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Calls for justice grow as South Africans rally for Cwecwe
South Africans rally for justice for Cwecwe, an eight-year-old allegedly raped at school, demanding urgent action…
WEDNESDAY, 02 APRIL 2025, 09:12
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South Africans rally for justice for Cwecwe, an eight-year-old allegedly raped at school, demanding urgent action…
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Japanese gaming giant expected to reveal release date, price and other key details in live presentation on Wednesday.
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Cape Town prepares for the Two Oceans Marathon with road closures affecting key routes from 2-6 April. Find out more…
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American actor Val Kilmer, who was first propelled to fame with Top Gun and went on to starring roles as Batman and Jim Morrison, has died at age 65, the New York Times reported Tuesday.
South Africa
Court proceedings in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial continue.
South Africa
Police are still searching for cash-in-transit heist robbery suspects in Durban.
South Africa
Liberty Nkiwani evaded multiple warrants of arrest for a series of robberies for almost a decade, but his freedom came to a dramatic end in a manhole – where, according to authorities, he was found hacking at Telkom copper cables.
South Africa
Bergview College has filed an urgent application in the Eastern Cape High Court in Makhanda to prevent provincial education MEC Fundile Gade from deregistering the school over allegations of a 7-year-old pupil’s rape.
World
A powerful king tide smashed glass, cracked footpaths and caused residents to evacuate as it battered Sydney’s coast line.
World
Brazil’s foreign ministry revealed that the administration of Jair Bolsonaro, the right-wing predecessor of current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, had conducted espionage against Paraguay.
World
In President Donald Trump’s telling, tariffs are the political equivalent of duct tape: you can use them to fix anything. For example, they’re a negotiating tool — he used the threat of tariffs to pressure Canada and Mexico to implement border policies he liked. He also sees tariffs as a revenue source that might help offset his proposed $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and as a shield to protect...
World
The world’s youngest nation, South Sudan, could be on the brink of another civil war. At the heart of the tensions is a power struggle between the country’s president and vice president.
Africa
In the city of Dutse, thousands filled the streets to celebrate a centuries-old festival.
Africa
A total of 95 people are charged with promoting “public violence” and for “breaches of peace”.
Africa
Hakainde Hichilema says some are dozing off because of “indulgence” and a lack of self-control.
Africa
Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband.
Business
Rotherham Council allocates £4.3m to helping its residents with food and energy costs.
Business
Charities and childcare centres say they are being hit by the tax increase but cannot raise prices.
Business
Tariffs of 20% on NI goods entering the US could cost local businesses at least £100m in lost sales.
Business
Conservative US cable TV channel Newsmax started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.
Politics
The Electoral Commission has encouraged eligible voters in participating wards to cast their votes.
Politics
The ANC says it will not back down on transformation.
Politics
Trump has framed April 2nd, as Liberation Day – arguing that tariffs protect U.S industries.
Politics
The committee report will be tabled in the National Assembly on Wednesday.
Sport
Derry’s Gareth McKinless says the potential return of former manager was “always lingering” for the county.
Sport
Britain’s Fran Jones is taken off court in a wheelchair after collapsing during the deciding third set of a match in Colombia.
Sport
Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United 1-0 to close in on Champions League football next season as Bukayo Saka scored in Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Fulham on his return from injury on Tuesday.
Sport
Lottie Woad will try to become the first player to defend the Augusta National Women’s Amateur title when she tees it up at the home of the Masters this week.
Education
Legal action claims policy breaches rights of children with SEN whose requirements cannot be met by UK state schools
Adding VAT to private school fees discriminates against children with conditions such as autism whose needs cannot be adequately met by UK state schools, the high court has been told.
The legal action against Labour’s policy is being taken by parents claiming that VAT on school...
Education
Civil rights advocates say Canary Mission is doxxing critics of Israel and providing a possible road map for immigration agents as they sweep up students in a campus crackdown.
Education
The Trump administration has sought to punish universities financially, saying they have not done enough to combat antisemitism or comply with other administration priorities.
Education
[Daily Trust] As Nigeria faces pressing economic and environmental challenges, the education sector must explore innovative solutions to reduce costs, improve learning outcomes, and embrace sustainability. One effective yet underutilized approach is the adoption of digital note-taking in classrooms — a move that could transform school operations, reduce expenses, and foster a greener environment.
Lifestyle
Whether you love jazz, electronic beats, or immersive artistic experiences, there’s a festival for you.
Lifestyle
A recent study has ranked the countries that are in need of relaxation far more than others, and South Africa’s right up there!
Lifestyle
American actor Val Kilmer, who was first propelled to fame with “Top Gun” and went on to starring roles as Batman and Jim Morrison, has died.
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Kilmer’s daughter Mercedes said that the cause of death was pneumonia, following throat cancer.
Entertainment
Science/Tech
Give yourself and your loved ones an unforgettable gift that brings everyone closer together.
Science/Tech
It is crucial to highlight the achievements of women in tech and provide role models who can inspire and mentor the next generation, says Tebogo Makgatho, CEO of the Netcampus Group.
Science/Tech
At Intel Vision 2025 in Las Vegas, Intel leaders reaffirmed the company’s commitment to customer success, innovation, and ecosystem growth. The event highlighted Intel’s strategic priorities, including advancements in AI, data center solutions, and Intel Foundry’s progress, all driven by a customer-first approach. A Customer-Centric Vision Intel’s leadership emphasised the importance...
Science/Tech
Massmart previously said it anticipated a launch early in the second half of 2024 but it has gone quiet on the project.
Motoring
Season opener will see 195 entries take to the track in two 10 classes over two races each.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Third increase of 2025 in as many months saw the local automotive industry teetering on the fringes of 50 000 unit sales.
Health
A new survey found that 11 percent of Americans said they could not pay for medication and medical treatments.
Health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests that laying off thousands of federal workers would tame a massive budget. But nearly all of the agency’s money goes to hospitals, doctors and nursing homes.
Health
Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican, pressed Dr. Oz on transgender care and abortion, and now says he will vote for the physician’s confirmation to become head of Medicare and Medicaid.
Health
A Macclesfield woman fears she will have to leave Australia due to her medical condition.
Nature
Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has gazetted a decision that would allow the state to procure 1 164km of transmission infrastructure to be developed by the private sector.
Nature
Greenhouse gas emissions in France dropped by 1.8% in 2024, a monitoring group working for the government said, but pointed out that was less than for the previous year.
Nature
A severe storm that flooded northern Johannesburg on Wednesday was caused by a “highly unstable” atmosphere and excessive lightning, says a meteorologist.
Nature
A delay in setting new emission reduction targets has raised concerns that the EU has put its ambitious climate agenda on the back burner, bowing to political headwinds.