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Army allows soldiers to grow beards for first time
The beards and moustaches must be neat and well-groomed, and troops must maintain a professional appearance.
Top Stories
News24 | Limpopo bus horror: More die in one crash than entire Easter weekend last year, child only survivor
A single bus crash in Limpopo, in which a child was the only survivor, has resulted in more deaths than the entire Easter long weekend last year.
Top Stories
March of ‘terror’: Pakistan grapples with deadly attacks on China interests
Attacks on strategic facilities linked to China surge, as the killings of Chinese nationals test Pakistan’s government.
South Africa
City of Tshwane requests tip-offs regarding illegal sale of water
“The provision of water is a basic human right and therefore the City is keeping to its end.”
South Africa
Zuma survives road crash
Zuma was on his way to a campaign event for that MK party.
South Africa
Jhb City Power warns customers not to tamper with smart meters
The power utility says it has noticed a disturbing pattern of meter altering.
South Africa
Four murder suspects fatally wounded in shootout in Durban
Four wanted murder suspects have been fatally wounded
World
News24 | Japan to resume funding to UN Palestinian refugee agency
Japan is preparing to resume funding to the UN’s crisis-hit Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA), which coordinates nearly all aid to Gaza, the government said.
World
News24 | At least 36 Syrian soldiers killed by Israeli strike near Aleppo – war monitor
An Israeli air strike on Syria’s Aleppo province killed at least 36 Syrian soldiers on Friday, according to a war monitor, which added that Hezbollah weapons depots were located in the area.
World
Watch: Forensics inspect scene of South Africa bus crash
The only survivor is an eight-year-old girl that has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
World
Once lost to science, these “uncharismatic” animals are having their moment
Historic numbers of animals across the globe have become endangered or pushed to extinction. But some of these species sit in limbo — not definitively extinct yet missing from the scientific record. Rediscovering a “lost” species is not easy. It can require trips to remote areas and canvassing a large area in search of only a handful of animals. But new technology and stronger partnerships...
Africa
News24 | Almost 200 schools closed in DRC’s war-torn North Kivu so far this year
In the first three months of this year, about 190 schools have been closed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s North Kivu province.
Africa
Don’t ask Liberia’s president for a job – he’s fed up
Joseph Boakai tells the BBC he is trying to change the mindset of those who think government is a way to get rich.
Africa
News24 | Sierra Leone’s coup-plotting, coup-survivor president says democracy requires regular exercise
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio delivered the annual lecture in African Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, in the US, this week.
Africa
Nigeria insecurity a ‘rude shock’ – defence chief
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, speaks to the BBC.
Business
Vehicle checks and video recordings at roadblocks in South Africa – know your rights
An expert outlines the law regarding vehicle searches at police roadblocks and whether or not recording the interaction is allowed in South Africa.
Business
New target in South Africa’s greylisting battle
FSCA is issuing hefty fines in its hopes of addressing the issues that saw South Africa grey listed in the first place.
Business
Business Talk – Xero Country Manager Colin Timmis on how Xero’s cloud accounting software benefits South African entrepreneurs
Business Talk – Xero Country Manager Colin Timmis on how Xero’s cloud accounting software benefits South African entrepreneurs
Business
Warning for churches and congregants in South Africa this Easter weekend
The Spiritual Crime Prevention Forum has advised churches in South Africa to increase security measures ahead of the Easter weekend.
Politics
Judge Pillay’s recusal in Zuma candidacy decision commended
Tselane says Pillay’s decision was taken to protect the integrity of IEC.
Politics
Zuma suffers sixth legal loss in Downer and Maughan case
Zuma has suffered a sixth legal loss in his bid to privately prosecute Downer and Maughan
Politics
News24 | Elections 2024: ‘Political mercenaries for sale’ – Steenhuisen takes swipe at political newcomers
DA leader John Steenhuisen’s assertion that new political parties are political mercenaries displays his arrogance – the same arrogance that has cost the official opposition dearly in past elections, say analysts.
Politics
ActionSA calls on political parties to safeguard election integrity
Political parties should safeguard the integrity of the May 29th national elections.
Sport
I’ve been wanting to fight Okolie since 2015 – Billam-Smith
Chris Billam-Smith talks about his fight with former gym-mate Lawrence Okolie in new BBC One documentary series – Stable: The Fight Game
Sport
Bulls opt for 5-3 split bench for Leinster showdown
The Bulls made six changes to their match day 23 for the mammoth encounter against the table-topping Leinster in round 13 of the URC.
Sport
Willing to sell? Kaizer Chiefs slash R10m from key player’s asking price!
Kaizer Chiefs seem to be willing to make conditions for a transfer, a little bit easier for one of their key men at the end of the current season.
Sport
Sport | Plumtree cautions against Everitt-based revenge mission as former Sharks mentor makes Durban return
Sharks coach John Plumtree cautioned against Edinburgh’s United Rugby Championship game against the Sharks being a revenge mission for their coach Sean Everitt.
Education
Britain’s universities are in freefall – and saving them will take more than funding | Gaby Hinsliff
Fundamental restructuring must happen, along with an honest debate about what – and who – higher education is really for
Imagine a beach before the tsunami. Out at sea, the wave is gathering force, yet on the sand people are still sunbathing, blissfully unaware. That’s how it feels, one professor tells me, to be working in higher education. Academics by their nature don’t look outwards...
Education
Goldsmiths academics to strike over ‘incomprehensible’ redundancies
Union says cuts will make the ‘creative powerhouse’ unrecognisable and risk ‘unprecedented industrial unrest’
Staff at Goldsmiths, University of London have voted to strike over plans for an “almost incomprehensible” number of redundancies, a trade union has announced.
More than 87% of University and College Union (UCU) members at the south London institution voted for strike action in a ballot...
Education
U.C. Berkeley Parents Hired Private Security to Patrol Near Campus
The parents were worried about crime, but the university said that the move raised concerns about training and experience, and that security was better left to its own police force.
Education
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Japan Solidifying Education Partnerships
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA — Japan needs to expand and deepen its diplomatic and economic relations with Ethiopia through education and people-to-people ties, the country’s ambassador said.
Lifestyle
Princess Eugenie hesitant to take on royal duties, ex-butler reveals
King Charles’ former butler, Grant Harrold, has revealed that Princess Eugenie is navigating the labyrinth of new royal responsibilities.
Lifestyle
‘I’m being stalked’: Tammy Taylor fires at Mel and Peet Viljoen
Tammy Taylor made bombshell allegations against ‘Real Housewives van Pretoria’ stars Mel and Peet Viljoen.
Lifestyle
Sniffer dogs: The five impressive jobs of detection dogs
Sniffer dogs detect drugs in public areas but aren’t perfect, potentially signaling false positives or missing actual drugs.
Lifestyle
Halala! DJ Sbu employed back at the SABC, to host breakfast show
‘I’m back in the building’: DJ Sbu is once again an employer at the SABC. This comes after he was fired almost 10 years ago.
Entertainment
Entertainment
IN PICS | Metro FM Music Awards 2024 unveil nominees
Artists, music lovers, media colleagues and honoured guests got together for the unveiling of the Metro FM Music Awards 2024 nominees on Wednesday evening in Bryanston, Johannesburg.
Entertainment
Tyla leading the way with nominations at 2024’s Metro FM Awards
Winners of each category will receive R50 000. The Song of the Year winner will walk away with R150 000.
Entertainment
Gen Z’s love for Gospel music boosting the faith genre’s comeback
Ahead of the Easter Weekend, Spotify released figures that reveal that young people are big consumers of faith music.
Science/Tech
The Next Heat Pump Frontier? NYC Apartment Windows
New heat pumps easily fit over window sills, meaning they could replace clunky apartment air-conditioning units.
Science/Tech
Analysing Remgro’s claim that Vumatel and DFA are worth more than Telkom
Remgro values CIVH, which owns Maziv, and in turn, Vumatel and DFA, at R22.9 billion. Here is how this valuation compares with listed telecommunications companies.
Science/Tech
Smartview Technology Emerges As The Overall Winner Of The Global Cleantech Innovation Programme Awards
Charnte Marthinus of Smartview Technology was named the overall winner of the GCIP Awards 2023/24 at an awards ceremony often compared to the Oscars for cleantech industry. SmartView Technology is driving sustainability with net-zero digital utility management for businesses. Its SaaS utility management solution is leading the way in providing real-time, actionable insights to drive […]
Science/Tech
South Africa needs a mix of nuclear, gas, renewables, and coal to beat load-shedding, argues expert
University lecturer specialising in energy, Steven Mathetsa, argues that South Africa’s new energy plan needs a mix of nuclear, gas, renewables and coal.
Motoring
Toyota Hilux GR-S III to lose ground on Ranger, Amarok and D-Max
Same engine moving bigger bakkie through the air will result in slower sprint time.
Motoring
Motoring
Petrol and diesel prices to increase from Wednesday
There were several international and local factors that contributed to the increases in petrol and diesel prices
Motoring
Toyota outsprints VW and Ford in the 2023 pre-owned sales race
Toyota Hilux, Fortuner and Starlet the Japanese carmaker’s top three used models.
Health
Study links PMS with perinatal depression
Women with premenstrual disorders are much more likely to have birth-related depression, researchers say.
Health
How 2 Families Faced a Catastrophic Birth Defect
Cases of trisomy 18 may rise as many states restrict abortion. But some women choose to have the babies, love them tenderly and care for them devotedly.
Health
Health Concerns Mount for Migrant Children at Outdoor Holding Sites
A federal judge is expected to rule soon on whether the government must provide shelter, food and medical care to minors while they await processing.
Health
Biden Administration Finalizes Rule Curbing Use of Short-Term Health Plans
The new regulation reverses a Trump-era policy that expanded access to health plans with fewer benefits than those sold on the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces.
Nature
News24 Business | Cabinet approves ban on lion, rhino breeding
Plans to end lion breeding began more than a decade ago as the practice of releasing tame big cats into small enclosures and having them shot by hunters for a fee spawned the term ‘canned hunting’ and attracted international condemnation.
Nature
News24 Business | As El Niño bites, SA may be forced to import white maize for first time in years
South Africa may import significant amounts of white maize, used to make a staple food, for the first time since 2017 as the El Niño weather pattern withers the crop
Nature
News24 Business | Nestle to spend R2.5 billion to improve supplier sustainability in East and Southern Africa
Nestle SA plans to spend R2.5 billion ($132 million) over the next five years to improve growth and development of emerging local businesses across East and Southern Africa.
Nature
News24 Business | SA maize harvest shrinks as heat hits hard
South African farmers are expected to harvest 19.3% less maize in the 2023/2024 season compared with the previous one, the government’s Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) said on Tuesday.