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Man ’caused wife’s death by controlling her’, jury told
Christopher Trybus denies the manslaughter of his wife Tarryn Baird who took her own life in 2017.
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Christopher Trybus denies the manslaughter of his wife Tarryn Baird who took her own life in 2017.

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South Africa’s electricity market is undergoing a major shift, with far-reaching consequences for businesses, municipalities and Eskom.

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Thapelo Maseko has now scored two goals in five competitive matches since joining AEL Limassol from Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Westcliff, an affluent suburb in Johannesburg, is recording the highest average property prices in Gauteng at about R9.8 million, making it the province’s most expensive suburb.

South Africa
Proceedings were suspended due to inclement weather causing noise in the court room.

South Africa
The latest batch comes a week after the province received 1,400 vaccine doses
South Africa
Indaba places fire risk crisis under the spotlight
South Africa faces a complex and worsening fire risk environment, driven by rapid urbanisation, the rapid growth of informal settlements, expansion of the wildland–urban interface, climate variability, and uneven municipal capacity.
According to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) fire incidents...
South Africa
President welcomes return of South African men from Russian frontlines
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the return home of the South African men who were lured into the battle lines between Russia and Ukraine by South African elements that remain under investigation.
The South African government working closely with the Russian government secured the safe return of the men...

World
The prisoners escaped from a jail in Puerto Vallarte after armed men rammed one of the gates.

World
An NPR investigation found that the DOJ withheld some Epstein files related to abuse allegations against Trump. And, what you need to know ahead of the president’s State of the Union address tonight.
World
France moved to block US envoy Charles Kushner from having access to government ministers, after he failed to show up to explain comments about a killed far-right activist.

World
The health influencer’s spokesman says he wants to avoid his association with the late sex offender becoming “a distraction”.

Africa
The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.

Africa
Supporters of the move said the Kotoka name contradicted the country’s democratic values.

Africa
A Chadian government spokesperson says the decision is aimed at protecting citizens.

Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.
Business

Business
South Africa’s hijacking capital truly lives up to its name, accounting for 58% of all reported carjackings in the country.
Business

Business
BBC News NI having been looking at they key aspects of the new guidelines.

Politics
Brown Mogotsi refuted claims that Matlala helped him financially.

Politics
General Sibiya was being questioned by evidence leader Adila Hassim.

Politics
Gauteng’s prolonged water crisis and Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s recent comments — for which he later apologised — about using hotel facilities during outages returned to the forefront as political parties responded to his State of the Province address. The speech did not provide sufficient detail on how the province would end the chronic water shortages, […]

Politics
Sibiya has denied being aware of the presence of Matlala at his son’s party in September 2024.

Sport
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says Vinicius Jr’s celebration against Benfica in last week’s Champions League tie does not “justify a suspected act of racism”.

Sport
Thalente Mbatha has not played in three matches for Orlando Pirates and according to reports, he could miss the Soweto Derby.

Sport
As Everton’s home form continues to struggle, BBC Sport takes a closer look at the curse of the new stadium in the Premier League era.

Sport
The Springboks’ uncompromising style inevitably comes at a cost, with a host of key players currently sidelined with injuries.
Education
A new study from the Pew Research Center finds teens think chatbot-assisted cheating has become “a regular feature of student life.”

Education
Unite Group cuts rents at some universities and raises cash by selling London site to joint venture for £186m
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A drop in the number of international students coming to the UK has hit the student housing provider Unite Group, which lowered its profit outlook for the third time in four months as weaker demand prompted it to cut rents in some cities.
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Education
[GroundUp] Judge finds no “exceptional circumstances” to justify Wesley Neumann’s immediate return to Heathfield High

Education
What is behind the growing anger over plan 2 student loans and what could reforms mean for graduates?
Pressure is building on the government to reform the student loans system, with politicians and campaigners piling in, and a minister conceding there are “problems” with the current set-up.
Yesterday the consumer champion Martin Lewis – who last month locked horns with Rachel Reeves –...

Lifestyle
A South African massage therapist has been named in fresh international reports linked to former British royal Prince Andrew.

Lifestyle
Summer heat can be dangerous for pets. Discover the summer pet care tips to prevent heatstroke, protect paws and keep your dog or cat safe.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The crime in the area has affected Lindah Majola’s business, and he’s disappointed because his spot serves to strengthen community ties.

Entertainment
Many of the legal challenges against the NHI are related to the public participation process.

Entertainment
One recruit remains hospitalised in Moscow as repatriation efforts continue.

Entertainment
First performance Corsa in over a decade will wear the GSE moniker, but derive motivation solely from an electric powertrain.

Entertainment
The Lions want to build on their good URC win over the Sharks with another big performance against the Stormers this coming weekend.
Science/Tech
Discord is attempting to distance itself from the age verification provider Persona following a steady stream of user backlash. From a report: In an emailed statement to The Verge, Discord’s head of product policy, Savannah Badalich, confirms the company “ran a limited test of Persona in the UK where age assurance had previously launched and that test has since concluded.” After Discord...
Science/Tech
Russia has opened an investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov for “abetting terrorist activities,” [non-paywalled source] in the latest sign that his uneasy relationship with the Kremlin has broken down. From a report: Two Russian newspapers, including the state-run Rossiiskaya Gazeta and Kremlin-friendly tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda, alleged on Tuesday that the messaging app had become...

Science/Tech
Tide’s Evo Tiles are lightweight, fibrous squares of detergent that simplify the laundry process—and also act as a slightly more eco-friendly alternative to the Tide Pod.
Science/Tech
The multibillion-dollar deal is AMD’s latest move to catch up to Nvidia in the lucrative world of selling artificial intelligence chips.

Motoring
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has ordered Sanral to find a way to secure the N1.

Motoring
Flights have been cancelled after a fire broke out at Cape Town International Airport.

Motoring
Frustrated road users are taking pothole repairs into their own hands, but they can be arrested for doing so.
Motoring
Health
Ms. Stavenhagen started a group intended to counter the notion that A.L.S. was an “older white man’s disease.”
Health
Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.
Health
Horses, with their high-pitched whinnies, seemed to buck the trend of larger animals producing lower sounds, but a new study explains the mechanics behind the noises a horse makes.

Health
Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.