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Girl, 13, in court on attempted murder charges
Two teachers and a pupil were injured at a secondary school on Wednesday,
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Two teachers and a pupil were injured at a secondary school on Wednesday,
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Thirty years after the end of apartheid, we revisit iconic images by Jurgen Schadeberg, and the stories behind the lens.
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The one-month-old baby boy was moved from Bristol children’s hospital to Rome.
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Robin Swann said the funding would restrict the health department in “use of drugs and therapies”.
South Africa
The goal of the SABC’s 30 years of democracy project is to examine South Africa’s journey.
South Africa
Lawyers representing the DR Congo have written to Apple CEO Tim Cook demanding answers on the sourcing of minerals used to manufacture the company’s products. The lawyers shared concerns that Apple’s supply chain may be tainted by blood minerals — those obtained through unethical mining practices — from the DRC. Amsterdam & Partners said it… Read More »DRC Concerned about How Apple...
South Africa
Public Eye, a Swiss investigative organisation, sent samples of Nestlé baby-food products sold in Asia, Africa and Latin America to a Belgian laboratory for testing. The laboratory found in many cases that baby formula with no added sugar sold in Switzerland, Germany, France and the UK contained unhealthy levels of sugar when sold in countries… Read More »Nestlé Called Out on “Harmful...
South Africa
It has left at least 236 injured, the country’s Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said on Thursday. More than 10,000 houses have been damaged and upwards of 200,000 people have been affected, Majaliwa told the Tanzanian parliament in the capital Dodoma. The prime minister added that “the heavy El Nino rains, accompanied by strong winds and… Read More »Flooding in Tanzania has Killed More...
World
In Gaza’s southernmost city, where more than a million Palestinians have sought shelter and where aid groups have centralized operations, worries have grown over a possible Israeli military operation.
World
The infighting between K-pop powerhouse Hybe and its label Ador has put fans on edge.
World
Intelligence officials and lawmakers describe the Chinese-owned social media app as a national security threat. But they haven’t shared that evidence with the public.
World
Five of the 31 tanks have already been lost to Russian attacks in Ukraine, where the use of surveillance and hunter-killer drones had made it difficult for them to operate.
Africa
The policing minister appeared to ask an audience member if Rwanda and Congo were different countries.
Africa
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
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
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.
Business
Metro police officers in South Africa are calling for more powers to allow them to investigate certain crimes.
Business
Investors are expecting a rally in South African stocks in the near future, with many taking a “wait and see” approach.
Business
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) said on Friday it has named Sayurie Naidoo as its CFO and executive director with effect from 1 May, replacing Craig Miller, who has taken up the position of CEO.
Business
Politics
The IEC has disbursed R342 million to be shared among political parties in the national legislature.
Politics
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa will first visit Botshabelo and then wrap up in Bloemfontein.
Politics
The IFP in the North West voiced concerns regarding the removal of its election posters.
Politics
Tracking the progress of South Africa’s 30-year-olds as they navigate education, work, anxiety and hope
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Sport
Nico Hulkenberg has agreed a deal to join Sauber from Haas for the 2025 season.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs fans love tricky attacking midfielders like Jabu ‘Pule’ Mahlangu. Mfundo Vilakazi’s agent believes he is the new “Shuffle.”
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that their DStv Premiership fixture against Mamelodi Sundowns, scheduled for Tuesday, 30 April, has been moved.
Sport
Orlando Pirates could have lost a top defender to clubs from abroad but injuries stood in the player’s way.
Education
Lessons from a tumultuous summer.
Education
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
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
[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
Lifestyle
Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard strawberry jam offers not just preserves but a taste of her evolving business empire.
Lifestyle
According to author Melinda Ferguson, ‘crazy stuff went down’ at the Pepperclub Hotel between Anele Tembe and AKA…
Lifestyle
South African beauty Candice Swanepoel took Miami by storm in a dazzling photoshoot alongside fellow supermodel Kate Upton.
Lifestyle
Can cats truly enjoy pancakes occasionally, or might the sugar and dairy content cause problems due to their lactose intolerance?
Entertainment
Entertainment
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
The on-demand trucks and bakkies e-hailing platform joins forces with Uber Direct, as it intensifies its expansion strategy.
Science/Tech
With the rise and convenience of e-commerce platforms, South Africa has seen a surge in online shopping – from tech gadgets and computers to clothes and kitchen appliances. This growth in online retail has paved the way for a new contender in the market: e-commerce megastore, Temu. Owned by the Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo, Temu […]
Science/Tech
Jonathan M. Gitlin reports Ars Technica: Honda announced today that it will spend $11 billion to expand its electric vehicle manufacturing presence in North America. The Japanese automaker already has a number of factories in the US, Mexico, and Canada, and it’s this last one that will benefit from the expansion, with four EV-related plants planned for Ontario. Honda says it has begun...
Science/Tech
In a chaotic housing market that has shut many buyers out, fractional home ownership and investing trends are taking off.
Motoring
Motoring
Newly launched Chery-owned brand’s latest models will also be the most powerful ever sold in local soil.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
A historian and sociologist of science re-examines the “posture panic” of the last century. You’ll want to sit down for this.
Health
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
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
Facts and common misconceptions about some of America’s most widely used drugs.
Nature
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
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
More than 530 stranded loggerhead turtle hatchlings have been admitted to the Cape Town aquarium’s Turtle Conservation Centre in just two weeks.
Nature
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.