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BREAKING | Taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni and two co-accused released on bail
Bail for Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni and his co-accused set at R70,000 each

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South African Abroad: Ex-Pirates coach sacked by MLS club
Bradley Carnell leaves the MLS outfit following a series of poor results which saw the team win just once in 15 league games.

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JOSEPH SEKHAMPU | Why the government is drowning in its own complexity
The government is becoming trapped within layers of accumulated complexity whose administrative demands may now exceed the institutional capacity available to sustain them effectively.

South Africa
Bid to halt Marble Towers’ illegal structures demolition dismissed
The court has ordered that the applicants, GoldenRod Group stop any construction.

South Africa
NYDA, Mpumalanga Govt launch youth outreach initiative
Phanda Thursday to offer youth weekly access to skills, support and career opportunities to youth.

South Africa
Shebe Maburna faces numerous criminal charges in Polokwane court
Chauke is facing a total of twenty charges, after the court added eleven new counts to the nine

South Africa
Meta Rolls Out Global Consumer Subscriptions and Begins Testing Paid AI Plans Under New ‘Meta One’ Brand
Meta is expanding its subscription offerings, announcing the global rollout of consumer subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, while beginning to test new paid tiers for businesses, creators and Meta AI users — including AI plans that charge for additional compute. For a few dollars per month, consumers subscribing to Instagram Plus ($3.99), Facebook […]

World
More than 500 people have died in Bangladesh measles outbreak
Bangladesh is scrambling to vaccinate more children amid a measles outbreak that has killed more than 500 people, most of them children.

World
In Colombia, a flashy lawyer touts his tough-on-crime approach in presidential race
In Colombia’s election this Sunday, a flamboyant criminal lawyer — who flaunts his wealth, machismo and even his music videos — is pitching himself as the toughest candidate on crime.

World
The possible return of Somali pirates poses a new problem for the shipping industry
As the global economy focuses on the Strait of Hormuz crisis, another shipping crisis looms in the region — the return of Somali pirates.

World
Iranians are back online after a monthslong shutdown but face heavy restrictions
Iranians began to regain internet access after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown. Users said service was slow and spotty in some areas, with apps like YouTube and Instagram heavily restricted.

Africa
Students feared dead after school fire in Kenya
Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Africa
Eswatini’s oil reserve gamble
Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Africa
PSG’s Hakimi in Morocco squad despite injury
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is named in the Atlas Lions’ World Cup squad despite the injury he sustained in the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.

Africa
South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.

Business
South African company worth R8 billion teaming up with European giant
Sappi is teaming up with Finland’s UPM-Kymmene Corporation to create a new Joint Venture focused on graphic paper.

Business
Ousted BP chairman hits back at ‘lies’ about his behaviour
Albert Manifold said no-one should be “allowed to hide behind anonymity” when commenting on his time at BP.
Business

Business
Liquidations in South Africa much worse than previously reported – as 233 more companies shut down
Stats SA has heavily revised its liquidations data, revealing escalating business closures.

Politics
EFF urges Didiza to oppose Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala court bid
EFF has written to the Speaker to demand that she oppose President Ramaphosa’s legal bid.

Politics
DA wants criminal probe against Sisisi Tolashe to continue
ANC has instructed Sisisi Tolashe to resign as Member of Parliament

Politics
IEC warns social media a double-edged sword for democracy
The commission has taken additional measures to counteract the negative effects of social media.

Politics
ANC NWC resolve to show Tolashe the door
The decisions follows the working committee’s meeting on monday where it resolved that Tolashe should resign as an MP and the president of the ANC’s woman league

Sport
Wales’ fastest woman blocked from Commonwealth Games
Hannah Brier calls for a change to selection timings for Team Wales after missing out on her last Commonwealth Games this summer.

Sport
Broos explains why he dropped Brandon Petersen from Bafana squad
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos said he had two days in camp with Brandon Petersen and a decision had to be made.

Sport
‘We shouldn’t be in this position’ on Israel games – Coleman
Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman insists questions on whether they should face Israel in the upcoming Nations League “should not have landed on our toes”.

Sport
Bears boss Lam bullish despite record mauling
Bristol Bears coach Pat Lam maintains he is still the best man for the job despite a record 94-33 defeat to Northampton.

Education
UK risks £125bn hit a year from youth unemployment, landmark report says
Alan Milburn warns of ‘lost generation’ after number of young people not in work or education rises to more than 1m
Britain risks a financial hit worth £125bn a year from a worsening crisis in youth worklessness after a rise in the number of young people not in employment or education to more than 1 million.
In a landmark government-backed report, Alan Milburn warned Britain’s economy and the...
Education
Nigeria: Varsity Gets Full NUC Accreditation for Academic Programmes
[Vanguard] OSOGBO — The National Universities Commission, NUC, has granted full accreditation to all academic programmes currently run by KolaDaisi University.

Education
‘A record of failure’: what’s in the first part of Alan Milburn’s Neet report?
The former minister paints damning picture of structural issues affecting 1 million young people in the UK
Alan Milburn, the Blair-era cabinet minister turned social mobility adviser, has delivered the first part of his government-commissioned report on why increasing numbers of people aged 16 to 24 are not in education, employment or training (Neet).
Its 217 pages cover the extent and causes...
Education
Nigeria: 81 Schoolchildren Still in Terrorists’ Den, Falz, CSOs Slam Govt
[Vanguard] Civil society organisations and activists have condemned the Federal Government over the continued captivity of 81 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted by terrorists, declaring that any government unable to protect children has failed in its primary responsibility.

Lifestyle
‘Freeze the world’: Fans react to Sizwe Dhlomo’s Kaya FM exit
Staunch fans of seasoned broadcaster Sizwe Dhlomo have reacted to his sudden exit from Kaya FM after a successful six-year run.

Lifestyle
KZN South Coast seeing rise in high-end property buyers
The KZN South Coast is attracting a growing number of high-end property buyers as demand rises for coastal homes and lifestyle estates.

Lifestyle
Poacher jailed after death of pregnant pangolin Naledi
Justice has been served nearly three years after the death of a pregnant pangolin in one of the most heartbreaking cases seen by veterinarians.

Lifestyle
Kenny Lattimore and wife Faith Jenkins welcome second child together
Singer Kenny Lattimore is father to three children, including his first born, Kenny Lattimore Jr.

Entertainment
One suspect arrested after police discover illicit cigarettes worth R23k in Free State
The suspect faces charges related to possession of illicit cigarettes and non-compliance with the Customs and Excise Act.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Why Bafana are not taking Chiefs goalie Petersen to World Cup
‘I don’t know Brandon as a human being,’ said Bafana head coach Hugo Broos.

Entertainment
Youth earning R10k per month rely on payday loans to survive in South Africa
‘People are taking out payday loans because they are under pressure to manage existing credit.’

Science/Tech
IBM commits $5-billion to secure open-source software
IBM and Red Hat aim to secure the software supply chain as AI sharpens hackers’ tools.

Science/Tech
Canon EOS R6 Mark III Review: A Serious Upgrade
With sharper resolution and lightning-fast performance, Canon’s latest full-frame mirrorless punches well above its class.

Science/Tech
These Ebola Researchers Are Stuck in US Due to Trump’s Funding Cuts
The Centers for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases were launched during the Covid-19 pandemic. The group lost its funding under Trump in part due to conspiracy theories.

Science/Tech
Amazon Thinks the Future of Data Centers Depends on a Technical Problem It Just Solved
The tech giant says a breakthrough in data-center networking has dramatically accelerated the flow of information through its massive cloud infrastructure.
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Health
Why the gut is known as the second brain
Your gut doesn’t just respond to your brain – it helps shape your emotions. Professor of Biomolecular Medicine Jon Swann explains why.
Health
Genetic Scores are Booming. But Will Anti-Discrimination Laws Cover Your DNA?
As predictive medicine advances, legal scholars warn that decades-old federal guidelines could set up a potential clash between your genes and your job.
Health
Scientists Find a Potential Cure for Chronic Hepatitis B
Most people recover from the infection, but it poses great risks for those who don’t. A new drug may cure 1 in 5 of these patients.
Health
KFF’s Chief Executive to Retire
Drew Altman, who transformed KFF from a little-known family foundation to a major source of U.S. health policy research, will step down at the end of the year.