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Germany arrests far-right MEP’s aide amid suspicions of spying for China
Worries over efforts to sway upcoming EU elections rise, with MEP Krah also probed over Russian influence operation.
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Worries over efforts to sway upcoming EU elections rise, with MEP Krah also probed over Russian influence operation.
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A train engulfed in flames rolled through a city in Ontario, Canada as passersby filmed it. No injuries were reported.
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South Africa
Golden Miles Bhudu claims the IEC was corrupted and compromised and sided with the ANC.
South Africa
The Hawks have confiscated cocaine with a street value of R15 million on board a cargo vessel.
South Africa
The former Tshwane Executive Mayor Murunwa Makwarela has passed away after a short illness.
South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria. LIVE STREAM:
World
The shocking loss of rapper Chris King at 32 rocks the music world. Friends like Justin Bieber mourn the star, whose life ended in Nashville, USA.
World
Critics say the U.S. has been unwilling to push for measures in a global agreement that would drive big cuts in plastic waste.
World
French authorities say the victims had boarded an overloaded boat which was attempting to reach the UK.
World
Activists welcomed the ruling as a “significant milestone” for LGBTQ rights in the Caribbean.
Africa
Galp Energia’s shares jumped after the Portuguese oil company said a well test “potentially” indicates Mopane could be an important commercial find in Namibia.
Africa
Zimbabwe’s new currency has wiped out a more than 330% gain on the stock market this year, leaving investors dealing with the fallout.
Africa
Controversial UK government plans for deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda cleared their final hurdle on Monday, after a marathon tussle between the upper and lower chambers of parliament lasting late into the night.
Africa
The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans, researchers say.
Business
South Africa’s largest retail bank by customer numbers raised its final dividend by more than 19% to 3 345 cents per ordinary share after attributable headline earnings climbed 16% to R10.58 billion for the year to end-February 2024.
Business
Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie says the bank may have been too conservative with aggressive cuts to lending – but that does not mean easy access to credit is back.
Business
Following numerous misleading claims that have been circulated, South Africa’s financial watchdog has released a list of the approved crypto asset service providers.
Business
The FSCA has named and shamed over 4,000 companies and entities in South Africa who have not paid the required pension fund contributions.
Politics
Abahlali has previously backed the Democratic Alliance and the Socialist Revolutionary Workers Party
Politics
The MK Party says it will continue to use its name and logo after court ruled in its favour.
Politics
The ANC has refused to be drawn on the leaked recording of its NEC meeting.
Politics
The ANC has set its sights on securing not less than the 10 million votes of the 2019 elections, as its worst-case scenario, and, in its best case, to lure an extra four million new votes.
Sport
Bulls director of rugby Jake White said they’re still alive in the United Rugby Championship, and their excellent start to the competition has saved them from their current minor slump.
Sport
The men’s FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United will kick off at 15:00 BST.
Sport
ROAR! Some players knock on the Springboks selection door whilst othese Lions roar in Rassie Erasmus ears…
Sport
Pierre Issa became notorious for scoring ‘two’ own goals against France during Bafana Bafana’s first-ever World Cup match in 1998.
Education
On a visit to a combined nursery and primary school, I saw how early years provision can really be transformed
Panic and a screeching U-turn. The prime minister dismissed claims there were too few nursery places for every two-year-old in England (with working parents) on 1 April, the day that entitlement to 15 hours a week began. He even said: “Staffing levels have increased and more people...
Education
Authorities move to break up encampments at two more US universities on Monday, as Columbia University cancels in-person classes
Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.
On the Yale University campus in New Haven,...
Education
[Premium Times] “The minimum age of entry into the university is 18, but we have seen students who are 15, 16 years going in for the entrance examination.”
Education
[Africa Renewal] Nigerian gender advocate roots for empowerment of women and girls
Lifestyle
In a clash that’s sending shockwaves through social media, Taylor Swift’s scathing diss track has rocked Kim Kardashian’s Instagram empire.
Lifestyle
Eben Etzebeth’s wife, Anlia expressed her pride for South Africa and her husband after watching the last episode of ‘Chasing The Sun 2’.
Lifestyle
Chinese dog breeds, with ancient origins, served various roles like hunting and companionship, embodying rich history and unique traits.
Lifestyle
Durban businessman Moses Tembe, the father of Anele Tembe, has responded to rumours his first wife Lulu took her own life…
Entertainment
SA Fashion Week (SAFW) spring/summer 2024/25 season held at the Mall of Africa in Midrand at the weekend was a spectacle of fashionable firsts.
Entertainment
Social media users flooded Nyovest’s comments section to lend their voices to the concerning situation, reflecting the widespread alarm over the issue.
Entertainment
Amapiano hit-maker Mr JazziQ opens up about his car collection which includes a Jetta VR6, Mercedes V-Class and a BMW E30
Entertainment
After she purred as the “Cheetah” in The Masked Singer SA, Khutso Theledi admits that her toughest challenge was trying to fool her Metro FM co-host Somizi Mhlongo into not guessing her identity.
Science/Tech
In the dynamic world of banking, Capitec has emerged as a beacon of innovation, not only catering to the masses but also attracting higher-income clients with a suite of compelling offerings. With a strategic focus on providing value, purpose, and accessibility, Capitec’s rise in the higher-income segment is a testament to its commitment to inclusivity […]
Science/Tech
MyBroadband analysed Eskom’s planned outages, unplanned breakdowns, and energy availability factors over the last four years and compared them with 2024 to see how electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s claims of performance improvements held up against the utility’s data.
Science/Tech
In the bustling landscape of South Africa’s banking sector, one institution stands out for its innovative approach and exponential growth: Capitec. Capitec has embraced the digital age with open arms, revolutionising the way people interact with their finances. With staggering statistics highlighting its success, Capitec’s journey from a newcomer to a dominant force in banking […]
Science/Tech
NASA last week formally approved a $3.35 billion mission to explore Saturn’s largest moon with a quadcopter drone. “Dragonfly is a spectacular science mission with broad community interest, and we are excited to take the next steps on this mission,” said Nicky Fox, associate administrator of NASA’s science mission directorate. “Exploring Titan will push the boundaries of what we can do with...
Motoring
Having commenced teasing the Tasman just over a month ago, Kia has released the first official teaser images of its…
Motoring
Motoring
GTS will arrive in South Africa around the third or fourth quarter in either standard guise, or as the lowered-roof Coupe.
Motoring
Health
Some states with Republican-controlled legislatures want more data, while some controlled by Democrats want less, fearing it could be used to target patients or providers.
Health
A member of the original team flown in to fight the deadly virus in 1976, he also worked to stamp out tropical diseases like smallpox, malaria and Guinea worm.
Health
They were distinct people who pursued different lives. “Get past this already, everybody,” Lori said, “get past it and learn to know the individual person.”
Health
The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising – and it’s a threat to the economy.
Nature
Incentives are important to drive solar PV adoption, but with a tax break for households falling away, load shedding is still a major driver of rooftop installations says Absa’s head of sustainability, Punki Modise.
Nature
Stellenbosch University researchers are planting thousands of gum trees to track how they compete for resources so there can be more sustainable ways of managing them.
Nature
If approached strategically, community trusts can promote the meaningful participation of communities in the transition to renewable energy. As an industry, we have our work cut out in order to realise this potential.
Nature
In the midst of a global push towards electric vehicles, African nations are forging ahead with systems and policies to ramp up EV adoption – here’s the top 10 countries with most EVs.