The release of the latest batch of documents relating to the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has shed further light on his close relationship with the world of science. To find out why he cultivated scientists and where his interests lay, Ian Sample hears from Dan Vergano, a senior editor at Scientific American.

Clips: Al Jazeera

Support the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod

...

Vumatel’s million-subscriber milestone shows what competition can achieve — and what Telkom’s state monopoly never could.

Promises of reform have faded, crime and corruption grow. Citizens call on Ramaphosa to energize South Africa with decisive action.

Barloworld Group CEO Dominic Sewela shares details about it deal with Saudi Arabia’s Zahid Group, and its subsequent exit from the JSE and A2X.

Celestial spectacle will be at its most impressive on 28 February, when Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will align across the sky

Space enthusiasts are in for a treat at the end of this month as six planets will appear close together in the night sky.

The phenomenon, known as a planet parade or planetary alignment, occurs when at least four or five planets can be seen...

Is Sevens rugby still as big as it once was or are we witnessing the slow death of the shortest format of the game?

Codehesion, voted South Africa’s most trusted software development company, helps companies to modernise their mobile apps and give them a fresh look and feel.

The Gauteng Education Department has admitted that the strike has affected learning and teaching.

South Africa will host Pakistan in three T20 International matches starting in Potchefstroom on Tuesday.

Students said hunger and financial stress made academic participation impossible.

The crisis has led to social tensions, with residents queuing for water tankers, often at night, and fighting over limited supplies.

Welsh golfer Ffion Tynan explains how she went from a family holiday in Orlando to professional golfer on the Ladies European Tour.

John Steenhuisen recently announced he will not seek a third term as DA leader

Severe thunderstorms are expected in southern KZN, bringing heavy downpours and damaging winds.

Two weeks ago we celebrated National Police Day amid a crime and safety pandemic in SA. In 1995, SA formally established the SAPS as part of our new democratic dispensation.

Amakhosi legend says coach Ben Youssef should not complain about what he can’t control

AmaZulu coach sees Nedbank Cup as ideal for club’s first cup since 1992

The deaths of 14 schoolchildren in a horrific scholar transport crash in the Vaal last month has jolted Gauteng into a familiar ritual of emergency meetings, stern warnings and promises of reform.

Outstanding statements from a journalist and historical conduct are among the material evidentiary gaps that allowed the ultimate return of embattled Ekurhuleni police chief Julius Mkhwanazi from suspension.