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‘I was a Premier League referee, but now I’m learning to walk again’
Uriah Rennie uses a wheelchair after a rare condition left him paralysed from the waist down.
THURSDAY, 03 APRIL 2025, 04:07
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Uriah Rennie uses a wheelchair after a rare condition left him paralysed from the waist down.
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More than 3,000 people have died and thousands have been displaced in Myanmar.
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An inquiry says children are living in “appalling conditions” and suffering impacts to their health.
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Most of Thursday’s front pages lead on Trump announcing universal 10% tariffs on all imports into the US.
South Africa
Six people have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and robbery of a KwaZulu-Natal man.
South Africa
Israel announced a major expansion of military operations in Gaza on Wednesday.
South Africa
The shootout comes after a gang robbed a cash van during peak hour traffic.
South Africa
Five suspected cash-in-transit robbers believed to be linked to a heist in KwaMashu M25 Highway near Duff Road on Monday, have been shot dead.
World
The Italian PM is among the world leaders reacting to Trump’s “liberation day” tariff announcement.
World
Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government?
World
Rescue and relief workers seeking access to some of the worst quake-hit areas are being blocked by the military.
World
April 2 -As the weekend deadline for TikTok to find a buyer approaches, bidders for the short-video social media site are piling up.
Africa
Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo says he could have turned to a life of crime in Botswana had it not been for sport.
Africa
Timothy Omotoso was accused of raping several of his congregants in a trial that gripped the country.
Africa
President Mohamed Bazoum has been under house arrest since the 2023 military takeover.
Africa
President Tinubu restructures the NNPC, a company which has long struggled with corruption allegations.
Business
The BBC’s Michelle Fleury breaks down what the import taxes mean for the US and countries around the world.
Business
Business
Business
Politics
A total of 194 members of parliament voted in favour while 182 voted against.
Politics
The Democratic Alliance now plans to challenge the fiscal framework in court, further raising the tension around its future in the ruling coalition
Politics
The DA says it will approach the Western Cape High Court
Politics
Residents braved rainy weather to cast their votes.
Sport
World number one Judd Trump goes out of the Tour Championship at the quarter-final stage in Manchester following a 10-5 defeat by Barry Hawkins.
Sport
Match of the Day pundits Joe Hart and Micah Richards praise Aston Villa’s winter signings, including Marcus Rashford, after their 3-0 win at Brighton.
Sport
Jack Grealish says he “was happy to start and score” after a 2-0 win against Leicester City, dedicating his goal to his late brother on the 25th anniversary of his death.
Sport
Galatasaray accuse Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho of “physically attacking” their manager Okan Buruk after appearing to grab his nose.
Education
Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, says there are too few men working in schools as UK reflects on TV series Adolescence
The fate of boys “is a defining issue of our time”, according to the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, as she calls for more men to become teachers to combat “toxic” behaviours.
Speaking at a conference on Thursday, Phillipson will warn that boys and young...
Education
Dr. Joanne Liu, an N.Y.U. graduate, said the cancellation of her presentation on humanitarian crises was a sign of the climate of fear at U.S. universities.
Education
[Namibian] The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has cautioned that prolonged legal battles about school hostel catering tenders may result in food shortages at hostels across the country.
Education
[Liberian Observer] Crimson Institute is thrilled to announce that four exceptional Liberian students have been selected to represent Liberia at the prestigious Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) Class of 2025.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Kaizer Chiefs star Given Msimango and his wife Bontle Makgalo are expecting their first child!
Lifestyle
DJ Black Coffee gushed over his rumoured girlfriend, Victoria Gonzalez, who recently visited South Africa on a vacation…
Entertainment
In his speech, the minister shared some success stories of SA content creators who established themselves on the platform.
Entertainment
Slee is embracing a new chapter in Johannesburg—focusing on her kids, her business, and a new love.
Entertainment
Al-Nassr FC footballer Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube success overshadows his counterpart Lionel Messi off the field.
Entertainment
Science/Tech
Robotics and machine learning engineer Naveen Kul developed WattWise, a lightweight open-source CLI tool that monitors power usage via smart plugs and throttles system performance based on electricity pricing and peak hours. Tom’s Hardware reports: The simple program, called WattWise, came about when Naveen built a dual-socket EPYC workstation with plans to add four GPUs. It’s a power-intensive...
Science/Tech
NaNoWriMo, the nonprofit behind the annual novel-writing challenge, is shutting down after 20 years but will keep its websites online temporarily so users can retrieve their content. The Guardian reports: A 27-minute YouTube video posted the same day by the organization’s interim executive director Kilby Blades explained that it had to close due to ongoing financial problems, which were...
Science/Tech
I’ve become addicted to the show. But as a scientist I wonder: how many couples actually stay together?
It has finally happened. After a decade of avoiding the show, my wife and I decided that we would try out the new season of Married at First Sight. We consume quite a bit of reality TV, so it’s not that we avoided it precisely, but something about the idea of watching people struggle to build...
Science/Tech
A joint investigation found that at least five popular VPN apps on the App Store and Google Play have ties to Qihoo 360, a Chinese company with military links. Apple has since removed two of the apps but has not confirmed the status of the remaining three, which 9to5Mac notes have “racked up more than a million downloads.” The five apps in question are Turbo VPN, VPN Proxy Master, Thunder VPN,...
Motoring
Big alloy wheels and low-profile tyres may look sleek, but the Ford Everest’s high-profile tyres offer better comfort and durability on rough terrain.
Motoring
According to comparisons from the AA, current fuel prices are lower than during the same period last year.
Motoring
Motoring
Ford Ranger outsold Toyota Hilux in double cab guise locally in 2024.
Health
In addition to reductions at agency personnel, federal regulators are demanding $2.9 billion in contract cancellations, The Times has learned.
Health
The reorganization that began on Tuesday will scale back an agency that has been a public health model around the world.
Health
The agency’s injury center was among the departments that were largely gutted in Tuesday’s wave of dismissals. Read a staff member’s letter to colleagues while they awaited their fates.
Health
The court will decide whether Medicaid beneficiaries may sue to receive services under a law that lets them choose any qualified provider.
Nature
South Africa allowed eight coal-fired plants run by Eskom to breach emission rules in an attempt to help the cash-strapped utility focus resources on providing a steady supply of electricity.
Nature
Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has gazetted a decision that would allow the state to procure 1 164km of transmission infrastructure to be developed by the private sector.
Nature
Greenhouse gas emissions in France dropped by 1.8% in 2024, a monitoring group working for the government said, but pointed out that was less than for the previous year.
Nature
A severe storm that flooded northern Johannesburg on Wednesday was caused by a “highly unstable” atmosphere and excessive lightning, says a meteorologist.