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O’Sullivan to face Page at Crucible
Ronnie O’Sullivan will play Jackson Page in the first round of World Championship as he bids for a record eighth title in the modern era.
THURSDAY, 18 APRIL 2024, 10:18
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Ronnie O’Sullivan will play Jackson Page in the first round of World Championship as he bids for a record eighth title in the modern era.
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Video shows a spectacular lightning storm during an eruption on Indonesia’s Mount Ruang volcano.
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Even if all parties involved don’t want an all-out war, history shows that it can still happen.
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Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm says company believes in ‘big risks for the chance of big rewards’.
South Africa
Mere moments after mentioning “30 years” of democracy, ANC national executive committee member Parks Tau was booed by students from different political formations at a heated election debate held at the University of Fort Hare on Wednesday night.
South Africa
W Cape receives record number of Grade 1 and 8 applications for 2025
The Western Cape provincial government has announced that it has received 102 680 applications for Grade 1 and 8 for 2025.
This is an increase of 5 936 on last year’s on-time window, during which applications for 96 744 Grade 1 and 8 learners were received.
The admissions window closed on Friday, 12 April 2024, at...
South Africa
Protesters have barricaded the roads with burning tyres between Main Road and Soweto Highway.
South Africa
Load shedding continues to be suspended
Power utility Eskom says although reaching 21 days without load shedding is a milestone, it remains committed to ultimately eliminating the rotational power outages.
Eskom has kept the lights on for at least 535 hours – a feat last achieved nearly two years ago.
“This is a result of sustained generation capacity, adequate emergency reserves,...
World
Dubai’s busy international airport is still severely affected as heavy rains batter the UAE
World
The German-Russian nationals are suspected of planning to sabotage German military help for Ukraine.
World
Dealing with occasionally rowdy guests as a hotel manager and keeping an orderly workplace as a dishwasher while in college appear to have uniquely prepared the judge handling Donald Trump’s trial.
World
The expanded penalties target companies involved in the production of drones and missiles.
Africa
Trhas Tesfay was a champion cyclist in Ethiopia but came to the UK last year to seek asylum.
Africa
West Indies legend Courtney Walsh will be a coaching consultant as Zimbabwe’s women bid to reach a first T20 World Cup.
Africa
Cubana Chief Priest is the latest celebrity to fall foul of a crackdown on “abusing” banknotes.
Africa
Elections are being held in 19 countries across the African continent in 2024. Tom Mboya considers the rise in foreign disinformation campaigns.
Business
Petrol price increases don’t just hit you in the pocket at the pumps – the knock on effects are also causing pain in the bigger picture.
Business
Business
The latest investment insights and market developments.
Business
Purchase any studio apartment on the first floor before 1 May 2024, and receive a guaranteed gross rental yield of 11% per annum*.
Politics
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
Politics
Operation Dudula Movement accuses the Electoral Court of bias in handling its case against the IEC.
Politics
The Labour Party says all it wants is an opportunity to contest next month’s elections.
Politics
The IFP-led Endumeni Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal had no capacity to prepare its own financial statements, so it outsourced this key function to an accounting firm.
Sport
A Kaizer Chiefs star could see himself having plenty of options to choose from should he leave the club at the end of the current season.
Sport
Orlando Pirates are reportedly ready to sanction the release of one of their promising youngsters who has struggled for game time this season.
Sport
Here is everything you need to know as the South African teams return to action in the United Rugby Championship.
Sport
Having already signed Thembinkosi Lorch, Mamelodi Sundowns are ready to tempt Orlando Pirates for yet another superstar!
Education
Education
Students share their concerns about the medication shortage ahead of GCSEs.
Education
[GroundUp] Parents fear their children have lost years of education and will be held back
Education
[The Conversation Africa] Most teenagers dread talking about sex with their parents. Their parents feel the same way. In some societies it’s considered taboo to even broach the subject. And, even where sexuality education is taught at schools, research has shown that effective communication between young people and teachers is hindered because of age differences and, in some places, because of...
Lifestyle
Prince Harry marked the date he and Meghan Markle were evicted from Frogmore Cottage as the day of his official US residency.
Lifestyle
In a dazzling display of style prowess, Zendaya stole the show at the Challengers premiere with not one, but two jaw-dropping looks.
Lifestyle
To score the best deals on your weekend braai, check prices at Woolworths, Shoprite, Checkers, and Pick n Pay.
Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) administrates all social grant payments. Here are the new listed social grant amounts from SASSA.
Entertainment
TV and radio personality unveils exciting future plans.
Entertainment
Two former Miss SA winners Shudufhadzo Musida and Ndavi Nokeri will make their screen acting debut in the upcoming TV adaptation of Queen Modjadji.
Entertainment
“All my guests had to arrive in Dolce & Gabbana outfits…”
Entertainment
‘Umkhokha’ actress Ntokozo ‘Goldivah’ Mzulwini was made to seem like polygamist Musa Mseleku’s fifth wife.
Science/Tech
Here are ten of the best smartphones you can buy in South Africa for less than R5,000.
Science/Tech
It’s difficult to make sense of the many terms being thrown around in the emerging world of AI. Here’s a handy cheat sheet.
Science/Tech
The Easter bunny normally does its rounds in April, but with Easter falling in March this year, car sales – both new and used – took a back seat. Sales of new cars slipped -15.1% year-on-year, while used car sales almost mirrored this with a -12% drop. “The profusion of public holidays in March translated […]
Science/Tech
Sweden is the newest nation to sign onto NASA’s Artemis Accords — a series of non-binding bilateral arrangements for peaceful and responsible exploration. Space.com reports: During a signing event in Stockholm on Tuesday (April 16), Swedish Minister for Education Mats Persson penned the agreement alongside U.S. Ambassador Erik D. Ramanathan. “By joining the Artemis Accords, Sweden strengthens...
Motoring
This big bad bakkie can be anything from a water tanker to a missile launcher.
Motoring
Official confirmation for South Africa remains outstanding, however, should approval be given, expect availability possibly by year-end or in early 2025.
Motoring
Season heads back to Zwartkops after its opening round at the Red Star Raceway in March.
Motoring
Health
Have your out-of-network insurance bills skyrocketed? Chris Hamby, an investigative reporter for The Times, may have an explanation.
Health
New regimens in development, including once-weekly pills and semiannual shots, could help control the virus in hard-to-reach populations.
Health
The author of the best-selling book series said she had been undergoing treatment for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor, after a diagnosis in 2022.
Health
The company reported results of clinical trials involving Zepbound, an obesity drug in the same class as Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy.
Nature
Sustainable Energy Africa is helping municipalities across the country build their capacity to register rooftop solar PV.
Nature
Corporate climate lobbying is recognised globally as a threat to effective climate change policy, the private and public sectors in SA do not perceive closed-door engagements to be problematic, write Caroline James and Emma Schuster.
Nature
South Africa is among 175 countries negotiating on a global treaty to end plastic pollution.
Nature
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation had budgeted for 100 stranded turtle hatchlings in the whole of 2024, but the immense storm in the Western Cape resulted in hundreds of the endangered animals being washed ashore.