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The new whistleblower Bill is progressive but the consultation period (which closes on 14 May 2024) should be used to push for improved legal aid access, stronger independent support structures, robust data security, additional support measures and pre-emptive protections

Universities now operate amid electricity instability, water risk, municipal decay, crime, cyber vulnerability and public distrust

Should a South African public entity be investing beyond its borders while domestic water infrastructure remains under pressure?

The N1 has been closed for traffic between Louis Trichardt and Williespoort turn-off.

The defense is expected to call in another witness.

The murder of businessman, Emmanuel Mbense, took centre stage at the Madlanga Commission.

Daniel Duggan was arrested in 2022 over claims he illegally trained the Chinese military in South Africa.

Syrian Kurds ran their own region for 12 years after breaking away from Assad control. Now they are forced to give up autonomy. NPR visited the changing region.

The BBC’s chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.

A week after Israel struck more than 100 times in 10 minutes across Lebanon, killing over 350 people, we spend time with a family still searching for their daughter in the rubble in central Beirut.

Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

Hailed for his impressive physical attributes, Nigerian Uar Bernard is hoping to be drafted by an NFL side this month.

Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.

The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.

The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.

Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules.

Malema has been convicted for discharging a firearm in public.

Lonzi says it was disheartening to witness the magistrate be irritated when AfriForum was mentioned.

Holomisa says Meyer is a strategic leader who takes time when making decisions.

Mbalula announces the six-member PTT after meeting the outgoing PTT in Durban

Niall Currie leaves his role as Portadown boss with immediate effect with two games of the Irish Premiership season remaining.

Champions League analysts Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onouha and Julien Laurens look at why the semi-finals between PSG & Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid & Arsenal are both really hard to call who will win.

Champions League analysts Stephen Warnock and Nedum Onuoha feel Arne Slot’s Liverpool do not have a definitive starting XI and style of play like other clubs around Europe, following their elimination from the competition at the hands of PSG.

Champions League analysts Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onouha and Julien Laurens believe Mikel Arteta is trying to “convince” the Arsenal fanbase that concerns around his team’s form are overblown, after Arsenal qualified for the semi-finals in nervy fashion against Sporting.

Rising demand from children with special needs means the £140m required could come from government grants

Councils in England need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists at a cost of £140m to meet demand from children with special needs such as autism, according to a new report.

Research by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) found huge regional variations and chronic shortages in...

What divorce? EFF leader Julius Malema hugged and kissed his wife, Mantoa Matlala, in court during his pre-sentencing hearing…

Six-time Grammy nominee Tamia will perform in South Africa this August, bringing back memories of her classic R&B hits.

It would be a tragedy if insider talk proves true and Pappas’ imminent departure is the result of friction with Dean Macpherson.

GT3 S/C uses the same engine as the coupe, but is outfitted solely with a manual gearbox.

Nyoni claims a provision in his contract meant he would automatically have a permanent position from 1 March.

SA’s NHI debate should focus on system design and sustainability, with lessons from China offering alternative approaches to universal health care.

Data assessed from 17 clinical trials of anti-amyloid drugs found no ‘meaningful effect’ on cognitive decline

Drugs that have been hailed as a gamechanger for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease make no noticeable difference to patients, according to an extensive review.

The analysis of clinical trials in people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia found that the effects of...

After the full movie leaked, animators mourned the chance to release their work as intended. Others feel the leak is justified in light of Paramount’s marketing blunders and association with Trump.

Nearly 90% of Caltex petrol stations in South Africa have been rebranded.

The City of Cape Town has announced that it will soon take delivery of its first electric buses for the MyCiti service.

Isuzu has achieved a new record at its bakkie factory in South Africa.

Drs Chris and Xand explore common foot problems, from bunions to verrucas, and why diseases affecting our blood vessels or nerves seem to often show up in the feet.