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Girl arrested as three injured in school stabbing
A teenage girl has been arrested after two teachers and a pupil were stabbed.
Top Stories
UK police arrest three over deaths of five people in English Channel
Deaths occurred when a small overcrowded boat carrying 112 people set out to cross the Channel and panic took hold.
Top Stories
News24 | Zuma ‘humbly’ asks ConCourt for extension to file papers in his election candidacy case
MK Party leader Jacob Zuma’s legal team asked the Constitutional Court for an extension to allow them to file answering papers opposing the Electoral Commission of SA’s appeal against an Electoral Court decision relating to the former president’s participation in the elections.
South Africa
Eastern Cape Health department weighs in on Sizwe Kupelo’s arrest
Eastern Cape Health Department says it welcomes any move that promotes good and clean governance.
South Africa
Right to life still under threat in post-apartheid SA: Amnesty
‘The right to life and dignity continues to be trampled on’ : Amnesty International
South Africa
70% of South Africans report high stress levels: Ipsos survey
Ipsos survey reveals that around 70% of South Africans feel incapable of coping with life’s demands
South Africa
Poor communication affects policing in many areas in KZN: Officials
Lack of communication and a poor working relationship between communities affecting policing in KZN.
World
The Story of One Child Living in Gaza
As Israel’s war against Hamas continues, children in Gaza are suffering. According to the United Nations, more than 25,000 children have been killed or injured since October. That’s one child every ten minutes. We hear about one of those children, a twelve year-old boy injured in Gaza. For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdates
World
News24 | Dubai announces R10.7 billion for families to repair storm damage, says lessons ‘learned’
The United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair the homes after last week’s record rains caused widespread flooding and brought the oil-rich Gulf state to a standstill.
World
News24 | Iran says Argentina’s bid to arrest minister over 1994 Jewish centre attack is ‘illegal’
Iran on Wednesday condemned as “illegal” Argentina’s request for Interpol to arrest Iran’s interior minister over a 1994 bombing attack on a Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people.
World
News24 | Biden signs Ukraine aid, TikTok ban bills after Republican battle
President Joe Biden signed a hard-fought bill into law on Wednesday that provides billions of dollars of new US aid to Ukraine for its war with Russia, notching a rare bipartisan victory for the president as he seeks reelect and ending months of wrangling with Republicans in Congress.
Africa
E-voting versus paper ballots
Allowing independent candidates to contest the next general election in South Africa is a boon for democracy. Prof. Colin Thakur asks if it is time to move to an electronic voting system?
Africa
News24 | World Bank suspends R2.9 billion Tanzania tourism project over human rights abuses allegations
The World Bank said on Tuesday it has suspended funding for a tourism and conservation project in Tanzania following allegations of human rights abuses.
Africa
News24 | Rwanda says it is peaceful and ready to receive the UK’s deported asylum seekers
The Rwandan government says it is safe and ready to receive deportees from Britain, and the passage of the fraught Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill is testament to that.
Africa
World Bank suspends funding Tanzania tourism project
It follows allegations of evictions and other rights abuses during the expansion of a national park.
Business
News24 Business | Business brief | Quilter rakes in the funds, and Amazon hit with R200m fine in Italy
An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.
Business
Vennells opposed stopping postmaster prosecutions
The former Post Office boss was against stopping postmaster prosecutions in 2013, former top lawyer says.
Business
News24 Business | Zeder forks over about R700m to shareholders, and has offers for its remaining assets
Agricultural investment group Zeder has said it will consider the sale of its Zaad and Pome Investment assets, following the appointment of Rabobank as its special advisor.
Business
John Barnes banned as company director over taxes
John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.
Politics
EFF member says he will apologise to Indian community after hate speech ruling
But Khehla Mngwengwe argued that the term ‘coolie’ was not a hateful term
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Politics
Defacing or removing election posters a criminal offence, IEC warns
The IEC says defacing or illegally removing election posters is a criminal offence.
Politics
Tambo urges ANC to win crucial elections in tribute to his father
Dali Tambo has urged the party to ensure a decisive victory in the upcoming elections.
Politics
Multi Party Charter unveils social welfare plan to tackle poverty
The MPC wants to secure socioeconomic development needed to address inequality, hunger and create a more equitable and resilient society.
Sport
Mbappe and Dembele star as PSG edge closer to title
Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe both score twice as Paris St-Germain move closer to the Ligue 1 title.
Sport
‘I know the solution at Kaizer Chiefs’ – ex-coach VV open for return
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs coach Vladimir ‘VV’ Vermezovic says “it’s too much to hear that they have gone almost 10 years without winning a trophy”.
Sport
World Championship could leave Crucible, warns Hearn
Former World Snooker Tour chairman Barry Hearn says the world championship could stay in Sheffield – but only if the Crucible was redeveloped or a new arena built.
Sport
‘There’s a lot of room for improvement’ – Allen
Mark Allen says the second session against Robbie Williams was a ‘bit of a struggle’ as he won 10-6 in the first round at the World Championship.
Education
Pro-Palestinian Encampments Surface at Campuses Nationwide
Many students have been demanding that their schools end financial ties to Israel and weapons manufacturers.
Education
‘I get overwhelmed by the noises and crowds of school’
Newman College in Oldham is one of many schools struggling with the legacy of the pandemic.
Education
Joe Biden and the Israel-Gaza War
Readers discuss a column by Nicholas Kristof. Also: Donald Trump, “unprecedented”; tech in school; how sorrow changes us; California’s property taxes.
Education
Music hubs struggle to fund children’s lessons
Children on free school meals are entitled to free music lessons through a government scheme.
Lifestyle
Five reasons to keep alcohol away from your dog
Alcohol is toxic to dogs and can lead to symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, coma, and even death.
Lifestyle
‘He’s back on his feet again’ social media reacts to Oscar Pistorius’ first public appearance
Oscar Pistorius is back in the streets of Pretoria. He appeared to have lost weight and aged, with grey and thinning hair.
Lifestyle
‘Not paying maintenance’: Minnie Dlamini slams ex in ‘Roast’ [video
While Minnie Dlamini is set to be grilled in the ‘Showmax Roast’ this Friday, she’s also showing her ex Quinton Jones flames…
Lifestyle
Police to politics: Where is MaMkhize’s estranged husband Sbu Mpisane?
MaMkhize – whose ‘Carte Blanche’ interview courted controversy – is estranged from millionaire Durban cop Sbu Mpisane. Where is he now?
Entertainment
Taylor Swift’s namesake cannot find a job or use her name on social media
Scotland’s only Taylor Swift asserts that she encounters difficulty finding employment because employers suspect her celebrity name is a prank.
Entertainment
Friends’ cast plans ‘bittersweet’ 20th anniversary to finale, minus Matthew Perry (video)
The former co-stars are collaborating on how to appropriately commemorate the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Friends finale, which drew in 52.5 million viewers for the event on 6 May 2004.
Entertainment
Kabza’s songs given a classic twist in collaboration with orchestra conductor
Ofentse Pitse is the first and youngest black South African woman to conduct and own an all-black orchestra, Anchored Sound.
Entertainment
Science/Tech
Steam Closes Early Access Playtime Loophole
An anonymous reader shares a report: “Early Access” was once a novel, quirky thing, giving a select set of Steam PC games a way to involve enthusiastic fans in pre-alpha-level play-testing and feedback. Now loads of games launch in various forms of Early Access, in a wide variety of readiness. It’s been a boon for games like Baldur’s Gate 3, which came a long way across years of Early Access....
Science/Tech
Cakes and drinks sweetener neotame can damage gut wall, scientists find
Industry’s sugar substitute E961 can have ‘toxic effect on health’ says study finding sweetener capable of damaging intestinal bacteria
A sweetener used in cakes, soft drinks and chewing gum, can seriously damage people’s health by weakening the gut, a new study has found.
Consumption of even a small amount of the sweetener neotame can lead to someone starting to suffer irritable bowel...
Science/Tech
Makro to test small-format stores in malls
Massmart has revealed that it will soon be piloting small-format Makro stores that will take over existing Game sites.
Science/Tech
Apple Releases OpenELM: Small, Open Source AI Models Designed To Run On-device
Just as Google, Samsung and Microsoft continue to push their efforts with generative AI on PCs and mobile devices, Apple is moving to join the party with OpenELM, a new family of open source large language models (LLMs) that can run entirely on a single device rather than having to connect to cloud servers. From a report: Released a few hours ago on AI code community Hugging Face, OpenELM...
Motoring
Mini Aceman comes out of hiding as EV-only ‘junior Countryman’
Aceman will be offered in two versions, both electric as combustion engine never received consideration during development.
Motoring
Aston Martin realigns DBX with new interior and single model
Gaydon firm’s first and so far only SUV has kept the same exterior, but now with a better appointed interior.
Motoring
Plugged-in Lamborghini Urus SE as most powerful ‘Rambo Lambo’
Urus becomes the Raging Bull’s third plug-in hybrid after the Revuelto and previously, the limited edition Sián.
Motoring
Health
Takeaways From the Supreme Court Argument on Idaho’s Abortion Ban
The court’s ruling could extend to at least half a dozen other states that have similarly restrictive bans, and the implications of the case could stretch beyond abortion.
Health
Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low.
Health
Grandmother Becomes Second Patient to Receive Kidney From Gene-Edited Pig
NYU Langone Health surgeons performed the transplant after implanting a mechanical heart pump in the severely ill patient.
Health
Bird Flu Outbreak in Cattle May Have Begun Months Earlier Than Thought
A single spillover, from a bird to a cow, led to the infections, a review of genetic data has found.
Nature
News24 Business | National Treasury advised by World Bank on climate insurance, contingency fund options
The World Bank is advising South Africa’s National Treasury on a climate risk strategy after floods in recent years caused billions of dollars of damage.
Nature
News24 Business | 530 and counting: new record number of stranded turtles at the Two Oceans Aquarium
More than 530 stranded loggerhead turtle hatchlings have been admitted to the Cape Town aquarium’s Turtle Conservation Centre in just two weeks.
Nature
News24 Business | Should your party save you from floods? Voters think so
Last week, the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal was mopping up damage after being battered by heavy, unexpected rainfall over the weekend. How seriously should your political party take such issues? Here’s what voters think.
Nature
News24 Business | Prominent private power firm in SA hires Goldman Sachs to explore sale option
Red Rocket, a South African independent power provider, hired Goldman Sachs Group to advise on the next steps for the closely held business — including a possible sale. Shareholders of the Cape Town-based company “have decided to explore strategic options,” for the business.