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African Catholics decry Trump’s spat with Pope Leo
Diplomats and clergy decry ‘verbal recklessness’ against revered papacy
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Diplomats and clergy decry ‘verbal recklessness’ against revered papacy

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The High Court is set to hear arguments opposing Tongaat Hulett’s liquidation on 16 and 17 April, in what could be a watershed moment for the local sugar industry.

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Van Eck Associates started buying South African bonds during the biggest selloff on record, and is now reaping the reward with a return of triple the emerging-market average.

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It has been an eight-year legal battle to ensure justice is served, AfriForum says

South Africa
Police say five people were killed execution-style at a house in Delft.

South Africa
The officials are accused of corruption related to tenders.
South Africa
Laptops to bridge the digital divide for Gauteng school
As part of efforts to ensure that no child is left behind, the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, together with the CEO of HONOR Technologies Africa, Zou Lefeng, handed over laptops to learners of Kaalfontein High School in Ebony Park, Gauteng.“As government, we remain committed to building an inclusive...

South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Roelf Meyer as US ambassador on Wednesday night.

World
The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 86-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month.

World
The reforms signed by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele would apply to people convicted of committing or being an accomplice to crimes including homicide, femicide, rape and gang membership.

World
Daniel Duggan was arrested in 2022 over claims he illegally trained the Chinese military in South Africa.

World
Hundreds have been deployed to find Neukgu, a young wolf that has eluded capture for a week and counting.

Africa
Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Africa
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

Africa
Hailed for his impressive physical attributes, Nigerian Uar Bernard is hoping to be drafted by an NFL side this month.

Africa
Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.

Business
SARS has been dealt a rare legal blow, with the Supreme Court of Appeal siding with Glencore in a case involving diesel refunds.

Business
What was once considered a niche space is now slowly turning into an ecosystem of active players in the global financial markets.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 16 April.

Business
The Riverine is an exclusive collection of 19 boutique apartments in Rondebosch, offering refined modern living, and effortless access to Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs lifestyle. Construction commences this quarter!

Politics
Malema has been convicted for discharging a firearm in public.

Politics
Lonzi says it was disheartening to witness the magistrate be irritated when AfriForum was mentioned.

Politics
Holomisa says Meyer is a strategic leader who takes time when making decisions.

Politics
Mbalula announces the six-member PTT after meeting the outgoing PTT in Durban

Sport
Having worked with the Real Madrid Foundation as a teenager, Jordan Hadaway has now led financially-challenged Llandudno to Wales’ top-flight.

Sport
How much attention have you paid to what’s happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Sport
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said that Iran will “for sure” participate in FIFA World Cup 2026 despite the Middle East war.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs made it five successive wins in the Betway Premiership with an emphatic triumph over Magesi FC on Wednesday evening.
Education
[Premium Times] The findings stand in stark contrast to the situation in the South-east region, where states with comparatively lower revenues have made stronger commitments to education spending.

Education
University support staff have gone on strike in a dispute about pay.
Education
[Leadership] Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, on Wednesday criticised Nigeria’s political leadership, calling on citizens to take greater responsibility for improving governance and electoral integrity.
Education
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — The Ministry of Higher Education is still committed to increasing student’s living allowance to P2,500 as indicated in the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) manifesto. Responding to a question in Parliament on Monday, Minister of Higher Education, Mr Prince Maele stated that it had not been possible due to country’s current economic constraints.

Lifestyle
The highly anticipated fourth season of “The White Lotus” has begun filming on the French Riviera, HBO has announced.

Lifestyle
In a bid to deter speeding, the City of Cape Town has rolled out smart speed signs across the Mother City. Here’s where they are located…

Lifestyle
Allegedly, there’s trouble in paradise between celebrity power couple Dr. Musa Mthombeni and Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni.

Lifestyle
What divorce? EFF leader Julius Malema hugged and kissed his wife, Mantoa Matlala, in court during his pre-sentencing hearing…

Entertainment
The incident was reported to police a month later by a social worker.

Entertainment
“It’s unbelievable that you can send off a player for this action in a match like this,” Arbeloa told TNT Sports.

Entertainment
A number of rising stars and fringe national players are likely to get a run against the men from Zimbabwe.

Entertainment
The all-new X-Trail will have petrol and e-Power range-extending electric powertrain options, once again.
Science/Tech
Longtime Slashdot reader AmiMoJo shares a report from the Guardian: Households will be called on to boost their consumption of Great Britain’s record renewable energy this summer to help balance the power grid and lower energy bills. Under the new plans, people could be encouraged to run dishwashers and washing machines or charge up their electric vehicles when there is more wind and solar...

Science/Tech
Tech investor Stafford Masie has urged the communications minister to rebalance the draft National AI Policy fundamentally.

Science/Tech
The centuries-old African tradition is evolving into a sophisticated financial force, says Reinard Janse Van Rensburg, regional sales manager at Altron FinTech.

Science/Tech
In this open letter to communications minister Solly Malatsi, investor Stafford Masie tears into South Africa’s draft AI policy.
Motoring

Motoring
The projected petrol price increase for May has dropped over the past week, though petrol and diesel are still facing significant hikes.

Motoring
One of the world’s biggest automotive groups is looking to Chinese brands for help.

Motoring
Distracted drivers are 60% more likely to be involved in a crash.

Health
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
Health
The review said a certain class of drugs had little clinical benefit, but many Alzheimer’s experts criticized the analysis, saying it unfairly lumped failed drugs with two recently approved treatments.

Health
Drs Chris and Xand explore common foot problems, from bunions to verrucas, and why diseases affecting our blood vessels or nerves seem to often show up in the feet.
Health
Some researchers hold that evolution hasn’t much altered humans in the past 10,000 years. A new analysis of ancient DNA indicates that natural selection continued to shape hundreds of genes.