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New inquests ‘advisable’ into 15 bar bomb deaths
Victims’ families say new inquests will not be allowed due to the Troubles Legacy Act deadline.
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Haiti transitional government takes power as gangs hold capital ‘hostage’
Haiti’s transition council took power in a ceremony on Thursday, formalising the resignation of former Prime Minster Ariel Henry as the Caribbean country seeks to establish security after years of gang violence wreaking chaos and misery.
Top Stories
Why is Elon Musk feuding with Australia and Brazil over free speech?
X owner is fighting governments over their attempts to curtail online content deemed to be harmful.
South Africa
Transportation not accessible to people with disabilities: Ramaphosa
President Ramaphosa says a standardisation process for transportation is under way.
South Africa
Cogta to launch Ikageng Light Industrial Park project
Cogta Minister Thembi Nkadimeng to hand over the Ikageng Light Industrial Park project.
South Africa
LIVE: SABC News launches Democracy 30 project
SABC News launches its official 30 Years of Democracy project at Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg
South Africa
Phala Phala farm theft accused back in court
Three people accused of stealing money at the Phala Phala farm are expected to appear in court.
World
Baby saved from dead mother’s womb in Gaza dies
Sabreen was born by emergency C-section after Israel bombed a house in Rafah, killing her family.
World
Indian woman who inhaled nose pin well after surgery
A doctor who removed the pin from Varsha Sahu’s lung described it as an “extremely rare” case.
World
Guatemalan AG raids Save the Children office over a migrant children rights complaint
Prosecutor Rafael Curruchiche said that the complaint filed by an unidentified foreigner had raised serious concerns because it involved allegations of abuse of children.
World
Australian ex-PM Morrison reveals anxiety struggle
Scott Morrison says he sought medication while in office to prevent suffering “serious depression”.
Africa
News24 | Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone also roll out malaria vaccine
Three more African countries have joined a rollout of malaria vaccines targeting millions of children in a continent that accounts for 95 percent of malaria deaths, the UN said Thursday.
Africa
News24 | Tanzania denies rights abuse after World Bank suspends funds to R2.9 billion tourism project
Tanzania on Thursday dismissed as “unfounded” allegations of killings, reape rights abuses and the planned evictions of over 20 000 people that led the World Bank to suspend funding for a $150 million conservation project.
Africa
News24 | Burkina Faso army executed over 220 villagers in February, Human Rights Watch says
Burkina Faso’s military in February summarily executed about 223 villagers, including at least 56 children, as part of a campaign against civilians accused of collaborating with jihadist militants, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said.
Africa
More than 150 killed as heavy rains pound Tanzania
The prime minister warns that El Niño-triggered heavy rains are likely to continue into May.
Business
Anglo American rejects BHP takeover offer
The Anglo American board has unanimously rejected a takeover proposal from the world’s largerst mining company, BHP.
Business
South Africa now has protection from failing banks
The SARB has launched a scheme to protect depositors in case of a bank failure in South Africa.
Business
Absa appoints new financial director – replacing the new Nedbank CEO
Absa has apppointed the full-time replacement to Nedbank’s CEO-designate Jason Quinn.
Business
Mantashe is not a fan of R738 billion Anglo deal
South African Mines Minister Gwede Mantashe has signalled his opposition to BHP Group’s proposed takeover of Anglo American.
Politics
IFP concerned over removal of election posters in North West
The IFP in the North West voiced concerns regarding the removal of its election posters.
Politics
30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Thirty and thriving, or barely surviving?
Tracking the progress of South Africa’s 30-year-olds as they navigate education, work, anxiety and hope
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30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Older voters disillusioned after excitement of 1994 poll
Many of them feel that the promises made at the dawn of democracy have not been met
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Politics
MK Party will ensure Africans are emancipated: Zuma
Zuma says Africans have been oppressed since the dawn of democracy.
Sport
Sport | Tiger Woods’s son, 15, comes up short in bid to qualify for US Open
Charlie Woods, the 15-year-old son of 15-time major champion Tiger Woods, carded an 81 on Thursday to come up short in his bid to qualify for the US Open.
Sport
South Africa, meet the new Siya Kolisi!
This versatile Sharks loose forward has been name dropped as Siya Kolisi 2.0 because of his boasts a similar style of play as the Springbok skipper.
Sport
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star retired at 29, agent at 33
Remember Matthew Rusike in the DStv Premiership and at Kaizer Chiefs? The Zimbabwean star is growing as an agent.
Sport
Sharks coach identifies youngster in the Siya Kolisi-mould
Who could follow in the footsteps of Siya Kolisi one day? Well, according to Sharks coach John Plumtree, one name stands out to him.
Education
Just two in five pupils in England always feel safe in school, survey finds
Teachers say behaviour getting worse as survey also shows parents getting less supportive of school policies
Only two in five children in England say they always feel safe at school, according to a government survey, and teachers from across Britain have told the Guardian they have seen pupils’ behaviour deteriorate over the last two years.
Teachers said violence and abuse aimed at school staff...
Education
The US college protests and the crackdown on campuses – podcast
Police have arrested dozens of students across US universities this week after a crackdown on pro-Palestine protests on campuses. Erum Salam and Margaret Sullivan report from New York
As the Israel-Gaza war grinds on amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, the world’s attention this week was captured by a battle on the campuses of elite US universities. Pro-Palestine student protesters were...
Education
South Africa: South Africa’s Young Education Researchers Need Networks to Share Experience More Than Pressure to Produce Outputs
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa has for many years been a strong player in several areas of world-class research. Some of the country’s researchers have made major contributions in areas like the biomedical sciences, palaeontology and astronomy
Education
Columbia University Senate Is Said to Be Redrafting Resolution Admonishing Its President
Worried that a censure vote could result in President Nemat Shafik’s removal at a time of crisis, the official university body plans to vote on a watered-down proposal, some members said.
Lifestyle
Sussexes eviction: Harry thought Frogmore will ‘always be there’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly thought their wedding gift, Frogmore Cottage will ‘always be there for them’.
Lifestyle
HOW to protect against police impersonator scams in South Africa
Police impersonator scams in South Africa are on the rise. From extortion, to bribery and blackmail, here’s what to look out for …
Lifestyle
Jelly Babie apologises and books cashier on one-woman show
Why Pretoria-based TikToker Jelly Babie apologised to Martha, the cashier, and booked her on her one-woman show.
Lifestyle
‘I don’t want to die’: Melinda Ferguson spills on Podcast & Chill [video]
Author Melinda Ferguson – who wrote the book ‘When Love Kills’ about Anele Tembe and AKA, spilled the tea on ‘Podcast & Chill’ …
Entertainment
Entertainment
Chioma Umeala pushes for more diversity in animé
The Women King star Chioma Umeala is driven by closing the gap in terms of representation for black women in the world of animé.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Science/Tech
How to test your Internet speed in South Africa
The best way to test your South African Internet connection is with the MyBroadband Speed Test app.
Science/Tech
Navigating The Solar Transition: Choosing Safety, Sustainability And Performance
As climate impacts intensify and energy prices continue their volatility, transitioning homes and businesses to solar power has clear financial and environmental benefits. Solar energy can reduce monthly power bills while also lowering a building’s carbon footprint. However, rapidly evolving options in the marketplace make it essential we make informed decisions when installing solar. Not […]
Science/Tech
How you can start energy trading today
Trading energy commodities is all about speculating on future price movements.
Science/Tech
Duxbury unveils powerful HPE Aruba network policy manager solution
HPE Aruba ClearPass delivers cloud-native network access control to provide businesses with the zero trust protection vital for modern networks.
Motoring
Red Bull design maestro Newey poised for shock departure
Accusations and ensuing saga involving F1 boss Christian Horner has reportedly been cited as the reasons for Newey’s rumoured departure.
Motoring
Bike racing addict Binder would love more MotoGP sprint events
Red Bull KTM star out to regain lost ground in the title race in Spain.
Motoring
Almost here: Mahindra releases final teaser hints of incoming 3X0
Almost completely new replacement for the XUV 300 will debut on 29 April.
Motoring
Health
One in Five Milk Samples Nationwide Shows Genetic Traces of Bird Flu
There is no evidence that the milk is unsafe to drink, scientists say. But the survey result strongly hints that the outbreak may be widespread.
Health
Penny Simkin, ‘Mother of the Doula Movement,’ Dies at 85
As a childbirth educator and maternal advocate, she promoted a profession that provides comfort to women giving birth and offers postpartum care as well.
Health
Antidepressants: What to Know About Uses and Side Effects
Facts and common misconceptions about some of America’s most widely used drugs.
Health
FDA Approves Antibiotic to Treat Urinary Infections
Pivmecillinam, which has been used in Europe for decades, will become available next year to women 18 and older.
Nature
News24 Business | Lighting kills over 260 people a year in SA – but weather service says new French partner can help
The South African Weather Service is partnering with French company Meteorage to improve the use of lightning data for the safety of people, animals and infrastructure.
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.