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At least four prisoners freed in error still at large, BBC told
The government is under increasing pressure after a number of high-profile wrong releases.
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The government is under increasing pressure after a number of high-profile wrong releases.

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A loss in AI tech stocks and the conviction of a woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann make headlines on Saturday.

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Democratic leader Schumer offered Republicans votes to end gov’t shutdown and extend the expiring healthcare subsidies.

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Palestinians are still facing shortages of food, water, medicine and other supplies as a result of Israeli restrictions.

South Africa
Five victims of drive-by shooting in Reiger Park will be laid to rest this weekend.

South Africa
The department is also conducting an inspection of pothole repairs to a provincial road, P552.

South Africa
Dr Motsoaledi says the US is not willing to sign in agreement with other G20 countries.

South Africa
Thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to hit parts of Gauteng from Friday afternoon until Saturday

World
Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.
World
United States President Donald Trump has said he expects a US-coordinated international stabilisation force to be on the ground in Gaza “very soon” as part of his post-war plan for the enclave, which is still suffering a full-blown humanitarian crisis amid continued Israeli bombing.
World
Pirates boarded the Hellas Aphrodite, a Malta-flagged vessel carrying gasoline, as it was headed from India to South Africa. The EU’s naval force said one of its vessels was near the incident and closing in.

World
Indonesian authorities said they have identified a 17-year-old boy as the suspected perpetrator of an attack that shook a mosque at a high school during Friday prayers in Jakarta.

Africa
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Africa
The warlord remains at large but victims hope the ICC charges will renew efforts to capture him.

Africa
The blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation.

Africa
The reported strikes come as the military-led government says it would be wary of agreeing to a ceasefire.

Business
A judge in India’s Supreme Court has insisted that nobody can blame the aircraft’s captain.

Business
Shareholders have approved a pay package that puts an astronomical value on Elon Musk’s value as a leader.
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Business
Martin Lewis explains Help to Save, which is open to some people on universal credit.

Politics
Spokesperson of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu claims political agenda to smear Mchunu’s reputation

Politics
Chief Mapiyeye has been testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Politics
The Commission has adjourned and will resume of Monday.

Politics
EMPD Chief Jabulani Mapiyeye is testifying before the Madlanga Commission.

Sport
Werder Bremen extend their unbeaten run to five games with two late goals to seal a comeback win over Wolfsburg at the Weserstadion.

Sport
Man Utd head coach Ruben Amorim backs striker Benjamin Sesko to find his feet at Old Trafford and insists his early “struggles” are “normal” amid the scrutiny the Red Devils face from the media and “club legends”.

Sport
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is interesting two Italian clubs, Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is homesick for AC Milan, Morgan Rogers is set to sign a new Aston Villa contract, plus more.

Sport
Quarterback Dak Prescott says the Dallas Cowboys’ players are “hurting” following the death of team-mate Marshawn Kneeland.
Education
The email accounts of furloughed government workers had been commandeered to send partisan attacks against Democrats, a move that the ruling said had “added insult to injury.”
Education
Cameran Drew, 19, defeated his former high school government teacher, Kenneth Bell, by 10 votes for a seat on the Surry County Board of Supervisors this week. There are no hard feelings.

Education
Student, national and local groups across US organized day of action to condemn Trump’s assault on academic freedom
Students, faculty and staff at more than 100 campuses across the US rallied against the Trump administration’s assault on higher education on Friday – the first in a planned series of nationwide, coordinated protests that organizers hope will culminate in large-scale students...
Education
The Ivy League university had warned of layoffs after the Trump administration stripped it of funds this year. The cuts were among the deepest in higher education.

Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi has been hailed as the Springboks’ greatest captain for his ability to unite South Africans – and call out injustices – through his platform.

Lifestyle
Race representation has become a sore point again amongst rugby fans after the Springboks revealed their squad to face France.

Lifestyle
Why are the Springboks ditching green and gold to wear white against France – and on the 100th test cap milestone for captain Siya Kolisi?
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Science/Tech
ole_timer shares a report from the New York Times: James D. Watson, who entered the pantheon of science at age 25 when he joined in the discovery of the structure of DNA, one of the most momentous breakthroughs in the history of science, died on Thursday in East Northport, N.Y., on Long Island. He was 97. His death, in a hospice, was confirmed on Friday by his son Duncan, who said Dr. Watson...
Science/Tech
The Verge’s Ash Parrish writes: Nintendo has released a new store app on Android and iOS giving users the ability to purchase hardware, accessories, and games for the Switch and Switch 2. When I open my phone and scroll down to the N’s, I get a neat, full row dedicated entirely to Nintendo. That’s four apps: the Switch app, the music app, the Nintendo Today news app, and now the store. (The...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from SFGATE: At the Safeway on San Francisco’s King Street, you now can’t leave the store unless you buy something. The Mission Bay grocery store recently installed new anti-theft measures at the entrance and exit. New gates at the entrance automatically swing open when customers walk in, but they’re set to trigger an alarm if someone attempts to back out....
Science/Tech
Texas is suing Roblox, alleging the company misled parents about safety, ignored online-protection laws, and allowed an environment where predators could target children. Texas AG Ken Paxton said the online game platform is “putting pixel pedophiles and profits over the safety of Texas children,” alleging that it is “flagrantly ignoring state and federal online safety laws while deceiving...

Motoring
In his first five premier class seasons, Red Bull KTM star has never finished lower than 11th.
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Motoring
Going on-sale next year in Europe, the Twingo is not expected to return to South Africa at any stage.

Health
Hannah says the rugby star’s podcast helped with her mental health and inspired her to take up the sport.
Health
Even those opposed to President Trump were encouraged by his announcement of a discount on I.V.F. drugs, a policy that followed months of complex negotiations.

Health
Dr Mark Watson is suspended for licking beer from a younger colleague’s cleavage.

Health
Rules about administering drugs such as Botox and Mounjaro have not kept up, says Wales’ regulator.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.