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A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors.

Despite taking the lead twice, Manchester United are held to a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth and have Harry Maguire sent off as they drop points in the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League.

Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.

Defending champion Jeremiah Azu narrowly misses out on a medal in the men’s 60m final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland.

Smith argued that the ANC’s support for Iran and Russia is not good for the country

Large parts of Gqeberha are expected to be without power for up to 21 days.

This was after the Commission played the video of the pair getting gunned down in 2023

The three young scientists will be showcasing research projects addressing critical challenges

Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.

The cost of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran are mounting in terms of civilian deaths and damage to Iran’s most famous cultural heritage sites.

Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is a joyous holiday celebrating spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year, they’re balancing joy with anxiety and grief as the war continues.

About a third of all fertilizer shipped globally passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Now shipping is all-but stopped through the Strait and this could have repercussions for the global food supply.

Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

Most SMEs aren’t uninsured. They’re misaligned, carrying insurance cover that made sense when it was first arranged but hasn’t kept pace with how the business actually operates.

Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.

Cape Town is getting a R230 million ‘parking lot’ with the V&A Waterfront announcing plans to build a new superyacht marina aimed at servicing the global elite.

People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.

Zuma has been received by the Malema family as well as chanting EFF and MKP supporters.

Madlanga Commissioner Sesi Baloyi has warned Sgt Nkosi that obstructing proceedings is an offence.

President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates title deed handover ceremony in uMzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal

Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi accused of political interference in a multimillion-rand security tender.

Beth Wilcock scores a brilliant solo try to give Harlequins a 17-14 lead against Trailfinders, but the away side snatch victory in the final moments as Abi Burton scores to help seal a 21-17 victory at Twickenham Stoop in the Premiership Women’s Rugby.

British number two Jack Draper is knocked out of the Miami Open in the second round by Reilly Opelka, but Katie Boulter progresses as her opponent Clara Tauson retires injured.

Kevin Walsh produces a stunning upset of Michael Conlan with a split decision victory which puts a dagger into the Belfast man’s hopes of a third world title shot.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola says “there isn’t much to discuss” when asked about the controversial penalty decisions during his sides 2-2 with Manchester United, a draw which takes Bournemouth’s unbeaten run in the Premier League to 11 matches, equalling a club record.

Doja Cat has continued to troll her ‘deadbeat dad’ Dumisani Dlamini after he declined to meet her during her trip to South Africa.

Actor Arnold Vosloo is expecting a baby with his partner, Anika du Toit, who is half his age. Here is what we know about his ‘baby mama’…

A Cape Town homeless man who lives on Table Mountain has opened up about how he survives the unusual experience…

The viewers of the popular reality show ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ are questioning the causes behind MaYeni’s concerning posture.

The Bulls produced a stunning first half to take a 33-7 lead at the break, which allowed them to ease to a win despite an average second half.

Zuma called for collaboration among black political parties, stressing unity and shared purpose during a visit to Julius Malema’s grieving family.

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The company is reportedly building a new AI-powered mobile device. If Amazon follows through on the plan, experts warn it would be next to impossible to break into a crowded market.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has been silent on its decision to issue a tender for a private contractor to enforce South Africa’s new traffic laws.

One South African company is taking full advantage of the consumer shift towards more affordable Chinese cars.

BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B

UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.