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What are the government’s options on asylum seeker accommodation?
Where to put asylum seekers has become one of the fiercest topics of political debate since last year’s general election.
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Where to put asylum seekers has become one of the fiercest topics of political debate since last year’s general election.

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The deal removes a major constraint on raising capital for OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and values firm at $500bn.

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If it strikes Jamaica at close to full strength, it could eclipse all storms the island has experienced before.

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Julia Wandelt, charged with stalking the McCanns, tried to present the pair with a DNA report, a court is told.

South Africa
A SUV and a minibus taxi collided in Mpumalanga on Sunday afternoon.

South Africa
Between April and December 2024, over 26,000 teenagers got pregnant in South Africa.

South Africa
The 13-year-old girl was battling cancer when the ordeal happened.

South Africa
The Legal Aid Board will not be sourcing a judicare lawyer for convicted murderer Rassie Nkune.

World
The Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein will open its first shop in one of Paris’ historic department stores. Critics see the move as a threat to France’s fashion identity.

World
He accuses them of hiding alleged dangers from the drug, following the Trump administration’s unproven claim it is linked to autism.

World
It is the latest in a series of attacks on boats the US says have been carrying drugs in both the Pacific and Caribbean.

World
General Albert Pike’s statue, toppled during George Floyd protests in 2020, is restored under orders from President Donald Trump.

Africa
Local media are showing images of the plane in flames on the ground with debris scattered at the crash site.

Africa
The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF’s control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.

Africa
The education minister says the movement of staff and students has been affected by the scarcity of fuel.

Africa
The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.
Business

Business
An African state-owned diamond company has submitted a formal offer to buy South African diamond mining giant De Beers.
Business

Business
South African companies are still struggling to find the necessary skills they need inside the country, and are increasingly turning to international hires to get the job done.

Politics
The party launched the bill last week, giving the public 30 days to comment and make submissions.

Politics
South Africans have been urged to consider merit and performance when voting next year.

Politics
The commission is determining if improper influence hindered the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes
Politics
Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s directive to disband the Political Killings Task Team placed the SA Police Services leadership in a position of institutional uncertainty.

Sport
Rangers head coach Danny Rohl says his squad now have “big belief” after the first win of his tenure against Kilmarnock.

Sport
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made some interesting selections in the team to play Japan, naming a debutant in the starting line up.

Sport
New WTA chair Valerie Camillo is tasked with driving growth for women’s tennis – and can draw on her experience working with country music superstar Dolly Parton.

Sport
Jerry Flannery says the Springboks must stay composed and control the tempo as Eddie Jones’ Japan aim to make history.
Education
[Capital FM] NAIROBI — A university student has been arraigned in court for allegedly publishing false and misleading information about the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations and for unlawful possession of several national identity cards belonging to other individuals.
Education
[Horn Diplomat] has handed over a new science laboratory to Sheikh University of Science and Technology, fulfilling a US$250,000 commitment made in 2022 to advance education and empower future generations in Somaliland.
Education
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA, Liberia – The President of the National Customs Brokers Association of Liberia (NCBAL), James L. Hinneh, Jr., has extended a generous hand to hundreds of students and educators by dedicating several refurbished and newly constructed facilities worth more than US$1,200 at the TRACON Elementary, Junior and Senior High School in Doe Community, Montserrado County...
Education
[Daily Trust] The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has been a game-changer for students across the country, providing much-needed financial assistance to those struggling to pay tuition fees and living expenses.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
From Canada to Costa Rica, new data from 2025’s Relocation Index has revealed the top 10 most desirable countries to move to.
Lifestyle
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Science/Tech
iOCO’s new leadership team is gearing up for an acquisition spree, and is looking for deals worth up to R1-billion.
Science/Tech
Chegg says it will lay off about 45% of its workforce, or 388 employees, as the “new realities” of artificial intelligence and diminished traffic from internet search have led to plummeting revenue. From a report: The online education company, founded 20 years ago, has been hit by the rise of generative AI software tools, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which have become increasingly popular among...

Science/Tech
The new Find X9 Pro has a built-in 200-megapixel telephoto lens, but you can get even closer with a hefty Hasselblad zoom lens.

Science/Tech
The decision to remove South Africa from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist provides a timely confidence boost for the country’s residential property sector, and a strong signal that it is open for business. “After almost two years of intense scrutiny and rigorous monitoring, this delisting points to renewed confidence in our country’s financial […]
Motoring

Motoring
Amphibious G700 was announced as being on the cards of the local market at Jetour’s main Worldwide Travel conference last year.

Motoring
The affected cars were sold nationwide from 4 May 2021 to 17 October 2024.
Motoring
Health
Dr. Hatfill said he was pushed out by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s chief of staff, who fired him when he refused to resign.
Health
Sliced Bread looks into the chemical reaction that happens – and whether it’s harmful.
Health
The lawsuit follows claims by President Trump that linked use by pregnant women of acetaminophen to autism, a connection that is unproven.

Health
Terry White’s sister is giving evidence to the Lampard Inquiry into mental health deaths.
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.