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The Epstein ‘Truth Commission’: America can learn from South Africa’s TRC
New Mexico’s Epstein Truth Commission borrows SA’s language but ignores the hard mechanisms that made the TRC credible and effective.
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New Mexico’s Epstein Truth Commission borrows SA’s language but ignores the hard mechanisms that made the TRC credible and effective.

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Joe and his courageous team started with bits of information and built it into a story that reverberated around the globe.

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Khanyisa Mayo can’t wait to strut his stuff against Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium

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A former neighbour of Valdo Calocane was told he could have killed her, years before the attacks.

South Africa
The court heard that the minor was sexually abused by the man since the age of three.

South Africa
Mangena further told the commission that the officers severely assaulted the victim.

South Africa
Doses of the Biogenesis vaccine from Argentina are being administered.
South Africa
North West declares 2026 year of ‘decisive action to fix local government’
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has declared 2026 the “year of decisive action to fix local government and transform the economy”, pledging firm interventions to restore municipal functionality, accelerate infrastructure delivery and drive inclusive growth.
Delivering the State of the Province Address...

World
In what became known as “Greece’s Watergate”, surveillance software called Predator was used to target 87 people.
World
Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction and prison sentence were overturned by a Hong Kong court on Thursday, in a surprise legal decision that comes soon after Lai was jailed for 20 years on a separate national security charge.

World
Brende acknowledged communications with Epstein but said he was “completely unaware” of his past criminal activity.

World
The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer’s car last year.

Africa
Violence has plagued South Africa’s highly competitive and lucrative taxi industry for decades.

Africa
The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.

Africa
Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

Africa
This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.

Business
A small agricultural town the Western Cape has been voted as the best to live in South Africa.
Business

Business
The South African Reserve Bank is looking to appoint a new director to its board amid a series of changes for the central bank.
Business

Politics
Suspended Ekurhuleni police chief Jabulani Mapiyeye wanted Mkhwanazi to be redeployed.

Politics
Mashatile says he’s ready to be deployed in any position where he is asked to serve.

Politics
The election process was guided through by the Independent Electoral Commission.

Politics
The ANC claims that oversight visits to health facilities were being blocked by the DA.

Sport
The “clock is ticking” for the Premier League and EFL to end their financial impasse, says the chair of the Independent Football Regulator.

Sport
Betway Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs are set to battle Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby minus five players.

Sport
Veteran promoter Frank Warren confirms he is considering legal action against Saudi Arabian-owned Sela and American company TKO.

Sport
Wing James Lowe is ruled out of Ireland’s two remaining Six Nations matches with a groin injury.

Education
Met urges pupils not to get involved and asks platforms to ban accounts promoting ‘fights’ with images of weapons
Pupils as young as 11 are being encouraged to join in school fights in posts on TikTok and Snapchat, prompting police to urge children not to get involved.
The Metropolitan police have asked social media platforms to ban accounts promoting “school wars”, while headteachers have...
Education
[Daily Maverick] With national reading goals slipping out of reach, a new report reveals the stark reality of South Africa’s literacy crisis and how proactive provinces and private donors are teaming up to save a generation of pupils.
Education
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA — As sexual and reproductive health rises on the global policy agenda, two leading public health institutions have launched a fully online master’s degree program aimed at strengthening policy design, program planning and evaluation across Africa and beyond.
Education
[Nile Post] Kikuube District is struggling with a low transition rate of children from primary to secondary education, currently standing at just 35%, according to District Education Officer Deogratias Byakagaba.

Lifestyle
Tim Gunn is a respected authority in the fashion industry, characterised by his impeccable suits.

Lifestyle
Rapper 3GAR – the Nigerian illegal immigrant who crashed his McLaren in Sea Point – recently partied up a storm in a Cape Town club…

Lifestyle
It’s been a testing week for Owamie, but she’s proud that she made it to her grandmother’s funeral despite setbacks.

Lifestyle
‘Mzwandile’ is home, and ready to light the Durban ICC stage on fire.

Entertainment
Phahlane’s appeal was dismissed by the Labour Appeal Court earlier this month.

Entertainment
Ouaddou confirmed that the duo had recovered from their assortment of injuries.

Entertainment
Critics argue the timing and nature of the land auction are callous, given Cape Town’s housing shortage

Entertainment
‘You spend the whole week trying to lower the pressure, which is the opposite of other games,’ said the Chiefs co-head coach.

Science/Tech
Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) has successfully restored core operations following a fire in the Northern Service Yard on Tuesday, said the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA). “Thanks to a swift response from emergency teams, the fire was contained without injuries or fatalities,” said ACSA. Operational Status: Check-in & Customs: All domestic and international […]
Science/Tech
HBO Max will be cracking down on password sharing around the world. From a report: The streamer first started cracking down on password sharing in the United States late last August. Subscribers are now able to add an additional out-of-household account for $7.99 a month. Before that August change, Warner Bros. Discovery had been testing for months to determine who may or may not be a...
Science/Tech
EBay is cutting about 800 jobs, or 6% of its full-time employees, saying the layoffs are needed to align its workforce with strategic priorities. From a report: “We are taking steps to reinvest across our business and align our structure with our strategic priorities, which will affect certain roles across our workforce,” the San Jose, California-based company said early Thursday in a...

Science/Tech
Falling volcanic ash has for years been viewed as a nuisance. But a Sicilian project has discovered its agricultural potential and wants to spread the word
In the Sicilian town of Giarre overlooking Mount Etna, Andrea Passanisi, a tropical and citrus fruits producer, uses an unusual fertiliser on his 100-hectare (247-acre) stretch of land: volcano ash.
Like hundreds of farmers and citizens of...
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa’s car market is witnessing the rise of a new class of vehicle.

Motoring
The latest VW Golf GTI hot hatch is officially on sale in South Africa.

Motoring
South Africa had a train that could travel up to 245km/h, 35 years before President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to create a bullet train network.
Health
The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.

Health
Kicking your smoking habit to the curb is easier said than done. By following these six steps, you can unlock a smoke-free future.
Health
Thirty seals, primarily weaned pups, have died since late last week, scientists said.

Health
Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.