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NCC leader tells ad hoc committee senior police officials are undermining justice system
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NCC leader tells ad hoc committee senior police officials are undermining justice system
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The battle between two Springbok flyhalves could decide the war between the Bulls and Stormers in a campaign-shaping United Rugby Championship derby at Lotfus Versfeld on Saturday.
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Bellarmine Mugabe and co-accused Tobias Matonhodze will remain behind bars for the duration of their attempted murder trial after their legal team abandoned bail applications because of charges related to their legal status in South Africa.

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Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota died last Wednesday, aged 77.

South Africa
General Shibiri is currently facing cross-examination at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College.
South Africa
Government reviews appeals for offshore oil, gas exploration projects
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, is proceeding with the determination of appeals lodged against several environmental authorisations granted for offshore oil and gas exploration projects.
“This decision is intended to avoid any further ‘decision paralysis’. We have a...

South Africa
Johannesburg residents have been complaining on social media about a persistent, foul smell.

South Africa
Shibiri is facing cross-examination at the Commission in Pretoria.

World
Lori Idlout, formerly of the NDP, has become the latest lawmaker in the current parliament to cross the floor.
World
Australian police helped two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer delegation slip their minders to claim asylum, but one has changed her mind and decided to go back to Iran, the country’s interior minister said.

World
Attacks and counterattacks continued throughout the Middle East Wednesday. Two cargo ships were struck in the Gulf, as some lawmakers in Washington pressed for answers on the war’s rationale.

World
Harish Rana has been in a vegetative state since 2013, when he fell from a balcony and suffered head injuries.

Africa
With Bellarmine Mugabe due in court we look at what has happened to Zimbabwe’s ex-first family.

Africa
Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Africa
Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Africa
Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.
Business

Business
The National Treasury has set aside R1.76 billion in additional funding to encourage thousands of public servants to voluntarily exit the state workforce.

Business
Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.
Business

Politics
Vuma says her working documents in her office were confiscated by Masemola

Politics
The first of the memorial services to take place for Mosiuoa Lekota at Regina Mundi in Johannesburg.

Politics
Richard Shibiri has been linked Katiso “KT” Molefe and Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

Politics
Another memorial service is planned for Bloemfontein in the Free State on Thursday.

Sport
Wales have gone three years since their last Six Nations win against Italy and a lot has changed.

Sport
Let’s take a look at how a locally-based Springboks starting XV would line up. Would they be No 1 in the World Rugby rankings?

Sport
Five Springbok veterans were left out of the most recent national training camp, but how much should be read into their absence?

Sport
A busy week kicks off for Orlando Pirates when they welcome Richards Bay for a Betway Premiership clash at the Orlando Stadium on Wednesday.
Education
Plus, iPads in kindergarten.
Education
New York’s dentists are aging, and a “retirement cliff” has left a shortage of people in the job.
Education
Troy Closson, who reports on education at The Times, discusses how he covers the largest school system in the country.
Education
[Premium Times] ASUU-UNILAG also accused the university of failing to pay Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) to academics in the Akoka Campus.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The South African website’s Animal Sighting article features weekly wildlife videos. Today’s video shows a leopard falling from a tree.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The Patriotic Alliance’s Gayton McKenzie will launch the Joslin Smith Foundation this weekend in Saldanha Bay to coincide with his birthday.

Entertainment
Ncikazi knows that Pirates will not have it easy against the Natal Rich Boys tonight.

Entertainment
Looking ahead, Canal+ said it expects MultiChoice to save money faster after offloading Showmax.

Entertainment
Social media users have slammed the ANC election campaign in Mpumalanga.

Entertainment
‘We wanted several players to obviously be fresh,’ Cardoso said.

Science/Tech
Viral student-run TikTok and Instagram accounts are using AI to make memes of school faculty comparing them to figures like Jeffrey Epstein and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Science/Tech
The hybrid communications architecture combines AI and automation with on-site control for regulated industries.

Science/Tech
The latest Instax camera embraces video with a retro cine design and effects-laden video clips that you can share online.

Science/Tech
With the release of his Netflix documentary Inside the Manosphere, the director talked to WIRED about why so many young men are drawn to toxic influencers.

Motoring
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has responded to reports of possible fuel shortages in South Africa.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
The pricing for the new Volvo ES90 has been uncovered ahead of its official launch in South Africa later this month.
Health
Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and confusion.

Health
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Health
Health experts warn of long-term respiratory and neurological risks as smoke from burning oil spreads across the region.
Health
Though high rates of the disease persist among the nearby Indigenous communities, the Canadian government is weighing rules that may allow energy giants to release treated mining waste into the river system.