
WARNING: Mercury plunges in Joburg as cold front grips Gauteng: EMS warns of fire risks
The cold front is expected to blanket most parts of Johannesburg into the weekend, bringing wet and windy conditions.
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The cold front is expected to blanket most parts of Johannesburg into the weekend, bringing wet and windy conditions.

The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’.

The fallout from the Henry Nowak case and the Prince of Wales’ pledge to support pubs dominate Thursday’s papers.

Johann Wadephul said it was “no secret” Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.

Leading AI labs, executives, and scientists are sending a letter to lawmakers urging them to improve tracking of synthetic DNA sequences that could be used for bioweapons.

Mexico carries a US “increased caution” warning and six no-go states. It is also handing fans the key to Pelé’s old hotel room. Guess which one Bafana found when they landed.

As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.

Canada is the first G7 country to approve the lower cost weight-loss drugs, which are rolling out in pharmacies this month.

High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world’s third largest auto market.

The recommendation is one of several from Lord Mann, whose review examined antisemitism within the organisation.
BrianFagioli writes: Fedora Linux 43 users upgrading to the latest Dovecot mail server discovered something rather unsettling: some older Microsoft Outlook configurations may have been silently ignoring SSL/TLS settings for POP3 email connections for years. According to a Fedora community blog post, affected Outlook clients reportedly continued using insecure port 110 connections even when...

The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

Matteo Berrettini says he is “tired of retiring” from matches as another injury ends his hopes of a first major title at the French Open.

Manchester City have an opening transfer bid for midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest.

Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target price for buyers earlier than expected.

In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which had failed in three previous attempts.
The high court judgment reset the legal definition of crypto when it held that cryptocurrency is both ‘money’ and ‘capital’. South Africa now has conflicting high court authorities on whether exchange controls apply to crypto assets, a situation requiring appellate resolution.
When good cops break their silence it shows communities that professionalism still has a home in the South African Police Service.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
The $135 share price means Elon Musk’s rocket maker is poised to exceed the 2019 initial public offering of Saudi Aramco in both valuation and money raised.