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In this week’s edition of Friday Briefing, News24’s ombud George Claassen examines why it is crucial that media houses’ independence remains sacrosanct in the face of attempted manipulation from various sources.

Corruption Watch’s David Lewis said that the entire process was vulnerable to graft.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize told eNCA that the doctor had cancelled everything and made himself available to attend to Minister Jackson Mthembu.

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane maintains that the charges against her are frivolous and she wants them withdrawn.

Western Cape Emergency Medical Services’ Deanna Bessick said that the driver’s body was recovered from the sea. Her 8-year-old son managed to escape the vehicle.

Members of the ex-president’s party say he deserves “a full and fair process that respects his rights”.

Remember when Kate Moss wore wellies (that’s rain boots for those outside the UK) to Glastonbury?

Julie Payette, a former Canadian astronaut and the country’s governor general since 2017, announced she would step down Thursday after she was accused by current and former employees of creating a “toxic” workplace environment.

Paula Badosa reveals she has the virus and apologises for making complaints about quarantine rules.

A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.

When her friends died in childbirth, a Nigerian woman hatched a plan to make a difference.

Libya has been wracked by violence since a NATO-backed uprising toppled and killed longtime dictator Moamer Kadhafi in 2011.

Africa must use its best minds to negotiate a mutually beneficial economic relationship

The country agreed to buy $200bn worth of US goods in a trade agreement signed one year ago.

Google parent Alphabet Inc shut down Loon, an audacious project to beam internet service from high-altitude balloons, after the unit failed to develop a viable business model.

This is no time for the world’s oil producers to start adding supplies to the global market if they want to drain a glut that built up because of Covid-19.

Haphazard procurement process angers SA’s top medical scientists and frustrates citizens.

The African National Congress (ANC) has made an impassioned plea to South Africans to take the coronavirus pandemic seriously, saying it has continued to claim millions of lives across the globe.

The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) has described late Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu as the friend and defender of media freedom and freedom of expression.

Ace Magashule’s move to distance himself from Carl Niehaus signals a rebalancing of influence and authority at the top of the ANC

The United Nations in South Africa has wishes to expressed its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, who passed away earlier today from complications related to COVID-19.

The Japanese government is determined that the Tokyo Olympics will go ahead, organizers said Friday, following an unconfirmed report that a cancellation of the Games might be imminent.

Ashley Barnes clinched Burnley’s first win at Liverpool since 1974 when he converted an 83rd-minute penalty after being fouled by Reds goalkeeper Alisson Becker.

Who is hitting England form? Who is providing Spurs with “craft and ingenuity”? And who “means business”? Find out in Garth Crooks’ team of the week.

Manager Jurgen Klopp calls Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat by Burnley a “massive punch in the face” as their 68-game unbeaten home league run ends.

Nurseries, pre-schools and childminders call for rapid testing and priority access to vaccines.

Investigation launched after teachers warn of worm on devices handed out for home schooling

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An investigation has been launched into reports that some of the laptops handed out to vulnerable children for homeschooling in England are infected with malware.

According to an online forum, teachers from a school in Bradford noticed the...

The global release of the James Bond movie “No Time to Die” was postponed to October from April, its producers said on Thursday, another setback for movie theaters trying to rebuild a business crushed by the coronavirus pandemic.

If you missed the latest drama, you can watch the latest episode of Generations: The Legacy right here.

The United States’ peaceful transition of power included a spotlight on fashion on Wednesday, as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn in at the US Capitol, both sporting American designers.

Ten bright South African stars to follow on TikTok this year:

A funny thing happened on the way to 2021. Let Nicolas Cage, Rachel Brosnahan and Keegan-Michael Key provide comic relief from our current woes.

Former “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond is making progress in his fight against cancer.

Country music singer Randy Parton, brother to Dolly Parton, has died after a battle with cancer.

“Bridgerton” fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Netflix announced a second season of the hit show.

Intel Corp.’s incoming Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger pledged to regain the company’s lead in chip manufacturing, countering growing calls from some investors to shed that part of its business.

Here are the best tech deals this week.

Begun nearly a decade ago, Loon was one of the company’s high-profile, cutting-edge efforts. But it was difficult to turn into a business.

Newcomer shares its underpinnings with the new Opel Corsa.

A combination of two injectable drugs will provide an alternative to daily pills for people with H.I.V.

But with 200 million doses pledged for the first quarter of the year, some experts say President Biden’s plan for 100 million shots in 100 days is far too modest.

But with 200 million doses pledged for the first quarter of the year, some experts say President Biden’s plan for 100 million shots in 100 days is far too modest.

A monoclonal antibody protected residents and staff members in facilities where the virus had appeared.

By Nicole Horn and Alexis Olds Migration is a widespread but highly complicated and diverse component to many fish species lives.  Migration can be strenuous and often consists of extremely long journeys. The life history stages of certain species rely heavily on migration. Fish will migrate for several reasons including escaping unfavourable conditions, moving to […]

Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has asked the management of the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park Authority to justify its decision to breach the St Lucia estuary mouth.

Scientists, using a wind tunnel and high-speed cameras, have captured the butterfly’s flying skill.

Scientists have discovered ‘dwarf giraffe’ in Nambia and Uganda. The shortest was 2.4 metres tall, half the expected average.