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Scrapped climate target is global embarrassment – charities
Ministers are expected to confirm that the aim of reducing emissions by 75% by 2030 has been dropped.
THURSDAY, 18 APRIL 2024, 10:47
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Ministers are expected to confirm that the aim of reducing emissions by 75% by 2030 has been dropped.
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Mali and Burkina Faso recorded most extreme heat in what scientists called a once-in-a-200-year occurrence.
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Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to irregularities and poor planning.
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Ronnie O’Sullivan will play Jackson Page in the first round of World Championship as he bids for a record eighth title in the modern era.
South Africa
Mere moments after mentioning “30 years” of democracy, ANC national executive committee member Parks Tau was booed by students from different political formations at a heated election debate held at the University of Fort Hare on Wednesday night.
South Africa
W Cape receives record number of Grade 1 and 8 applications for 2025
The Western Cape provincial government has announced that it has received 102 680 applications for Grade 1 and 8 for 2025.
This is an increase of 5 936 on last year’s on-time window, during which applications for 96 744 Grade 1 and 8 learners were received.
The admissions window closed on Friday, 12 April 2024, at...
South Africa
Protesters have barricaded the roads with burning tyres between Main Road and Soweto Highway.
South Africa
Load shedding continues to be suspended
Power utility Eskom says although reaching 21 days without load shedding is a milestone, it remains committed to ultimately eliminating the rotational power outages.
Eskom has kept the lights on for at least 535 hours – a feat last achieved nearly two years ago.
“This is a result of sustained generation capacity, adequate emergency reserves,...
World
Indonesian authorities closed an airport and residents left homes near an erupting volcano Thursday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, and the possibility of a tsunami.
World
Dubai’s busy international airport is still severely affected as heavy rains batter the UAE
World
The German-Russian nationals are suspected of planning to sabotage German military help for Ukraine.
World
Dealing with occasionally rowdy guests as a hotel manager and keeping an orderly workplace as a dishwasher while in college appear to have uniquely prepared the judge handling Donald Trump’s trial.
Africa
Trhas Tesfay was a champion cyclist in Ethiopia but came to the UK last year to seek asylum.
Africa
West Indies legend Courtney Walsh will be a coaching consultant as Zimbabwe’s women bid to reach a first T20 World Cup.
Africa
Cubana Chief Priest is the latest celebrity to fall foul of a crackdown on “abusing” banknotes.
Africa
Elections are being held in 19 countries across the African continent in 2024. Tom Mboya considers the rise in foreign disinformation campaigns.
Business
Petrol price increases don’t just hit you in the pocket at the pumps – the knock on effects are also causing pain in the bigger picture.
Business
Business
The latest investment insights and market developments.
Business
Purchase any studio apartment on the first floor before 1 May 2024, and receive a guaranteed gross rental yield of 11% per annum*.
Politics
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
Politics
Operation Dudula Movement accuses the Electoral Court of bias in handling its case against the IEC.
Politics
The Labour Party says all it wants is an opportunity to contest next month’s elections.
Politics
The IFP-led Endumeni Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal had no capacity to prepare its own financial statements, so it outsourced this key function to an accounting firm.
Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns are well on their way to an unprecedented seventh consecutive top-flight league title and a 14th overall.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have made a big player announcement before confirming the upcoming new head coach for next season.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs will have to battle clubs from Algeria and Morocco for the services of Manqoba Mngqithi should he leave Mamelodi Sundowns!
Sport
After being named in TIME Magazine’s illustrious TIME100 list for 2024, Siya Kolisi received a special tribute from Trevor Noah.
Education
Education
Students share their concerns about the medication shortage ahead of GCSEs.
Education
[GroundUp] Parents fear their children have lost years of education and will be held back
Education
[The Conversation Africa] Most teenagers dread talking about sex with their parents. Their parents feel the same way. In some societies it’s considered taboo to even broach the subject. And, even where sexuality education is taught at schools, research has shown that effective communication between young people and teachers is hindered because of age differences and, in some places, because of...
Lifestyle
Prince Harry has officially declared the United States as his “new country,” marking a pivotal moment in his post-royal journey.
Lifestyle
While dogs experience similar breathing issues, do they get true asthma like humans, and should I be worried?
Lifestyle
Amongst the private investigators in South Africa, a group called Tshenolo Private Investigations (PI) is quickly gaining notoriety …
Lifestyle
Prince Harry marked the date he and Meghan Markle were evicted from Frogmore Cottage as the day of his official US residency.
Entertainment
Entertainment
The telenovela is currently the most-watched show on Mzansi Wethu.
Entertainment
TV and radio personality unveils exciting future plans.
Entertainment
Multi-hyphenate artist Kay Kay Ribane credits his creative boldness to his genes and nurture from his family.
Science/Tech
Higher productivity driven by AI will rapidly increase the velocity of digital development.
Science/Tech
French media giant Groupe Canal+ has continued to buy shares in MultiChoice.
Science/Tech
French media conglomerate Canal+ continues to buy more shares in JSE-listed broadcaster MultiChoice. Following a significant increase in its ownership stake, Canal+ has triggered a mandatory offer to minority shareholders of MultiChoice Group. This action was necessitated after surpassing a predefined threshold established by the JSE. In accordance with JSE regulations, when an individual or […]
Science/Tech
Groupe Canal+ has disclosed that it has bought even more shares in MultiChoice Group in recent days.
Motoring
This big bad bakkie can be anything from a water tanker to a missile launcher.
Motoring
Official confirmation for South Africa remains outstanding, however, should approval be given, expect availability possibly by year-end or in early 2025.
Motoring
Season heads back to Zwartkops after its opening round at the Red Star Raceway in March.
Motoring
Health
Have your out-of-network insurance bills skyrocketed? Chris Hamby, an investigative reporter for The Times, may have an explanation.
Health
New regimens in development, including once-weekly pills and semiannual shots, could help control the virus in hard-to-reach populations.
Health
The author of the best-selling book series said she had been undergoing treatment for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor, after a diagnosis in 2022.
Health
The company reported results of clinical trials involving Zepbound, an obesity drug in the same class as Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy.
Nature
Sustainable Energy Africa is helping municipalities across the country build their capacity to register rooftop solar PV.
Nature
Corporate climate lobbying is recognised globally as a threat to effective climate change policy, the private and public sectors in SA do not perceive closed-door engagements to be problematic, write Caroline James and Emma Schuster.
Nature
South Africa is among 175 countries negotiating on a global treaty to end plastic pollution.
Nature
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation had budgeted for 100 stranded turtle hatchlings in the whole of 2024, but the immense storm in the Western Cape resulted in hundreds of the endangered animals being washed ashore.