The impossible job? The pressure of refereeing Scotland’s title decider
In a league dominated by Celtic and Rangers, referees are always accused of favouring one or the other. And that means intense pressure for officials in Scotland.
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eThekwini reassures residents water is safe to drink despite odour
The municipality says the water complies with quality and safety standards.
Congress Introduces Bill To Permanently Block Chinese Vehicles From US
Longtime Slashdot reader sinij shares a report from Car and Driver: A group of Michigan lawmakers has introduced a bill in Congress that would effectively place a permanent ban on Chinese connected vehicles from being sold in the United States. While an executive order signed by Joe Biden in early 2025 already imposed heavy restrictions, the new bill would codify and expand on the ban, as first...
Work-ready new Mahindra Bolero Maxx a surprise Nampo debutant
Latest variant of the “regular” Bolero is a step down in segment aimed at city usage.
I’m a passionate lad and I love it at Everton – Pickford
Jordan Pickford speaks to Wayne Rooney about Everton, England at the World Cup and becoming number one.
MADLANGA COMMISSION: Police should investigate Mogotsi for ‘manipulated evidence’ — Madlanga attorney after recusal bid denied
ANC-aligned businessman Brown Mogotsi launched an application for the withdrawal of a Madlanga Commission of Inquiry evidence leader. But now he’s heard that his application has failed and that he should be referred to police for investigation for allegedly submitting a ‘falsified’ record that is key to the saga.
Musician Shebe Maburna case postponed to 28 May
The case of musician Lehlohonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke has been postponed to 28 May 2026.
Defence calls Col Mahlangu as witness over Ntanzi’s detention in 2020
Mahlangu says there is an error in the occurrence book entry relating to a cell inspection.
The Week: How did Labour get here and where do they go now?
And who are the potential challengers to Keir Starmer?
Health experts warn against delaying flu vaccination this year
The NICD said influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) seasons began earlier than usual this year, with both viruses circulating at the same time.
‘I will not incriminate myself,’ says Brown Mogotsi as Madlanga Commission hears claims he was an informant
It was revealed that Mogotsi never operated as a Crime Intelligence contact agent.
News24 | Labour in crisis: Keir Starmer refuses to quit as party plots Burnham leadership bid
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s administration is embroiled in turmoil amid a calamitous local election result for the Labour Party last week.
Entrepreneurs have a week left to enter the Kasi SME pitch challenge with R1m prize
National winner to walk away with R1 million.
Bulls focus on ‘nothing to lose’ Benetton
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann said a good performance against Benetton would give his side confidence going into the play-offs.
Makazole Mapimpi’s wife, Sasha, shows off her Mother’s Day gift!
Sasha de Sousa, the wife of Springboks and Sharks winger Makazole Mapimpi, showed off her Mother’s Day gift via Instagram Stories.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Showers in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KZN, but cool and warm elsewhere
Isolated showers are forecast for parts of Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal, while fine, cool and warm conditions are expected for most of the country, according to the South African Weather Service.
Beaton put under police surveillance, say SFA after ‘hysterical media narrative’
The SFA say referee John Beaton and his family were put “under police surveillance” in the wake of recent penalty controversy.
Miss SA’s first sign language interpreter Andiswa Gebashe among National Orders recipients
Gebashe will receive the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver…
Man Utd’s De Ligt to miss World Cup after back surgery
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will miss the 2026 World Cup after finally accepting defeat in his battle to avoid surgery on a long-standing back problem.
Insurance murders: Payout funded lavish wedding and helicopter, cop tells court
An investigating officer has testified that an alleged mastermind in a R10m murder-for-insurance scheme used some of the payout to throw a lavish wedding and hire a helicopter.
Everybody wants Hearts to win – Celtic boss O’Neill
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill believes “everybody wants Hearts to win” as he prepares his side for Saturday’s Scottish Premiership title decider.