Limpopo school struggles with overcrowding, unsafe conditions
‘It’s unacceptable that in 2026 learners still learn under trees’
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Minister of Water washes her hands of South Africa’s water crisis
Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, said the department has done all it can for South Africa’s water system, shifting the blame to the Constitution, local government, and water mafias.
Laudium resident Muhammad Ameen Dockrat freed after kidnapping ordeal
He was allegedly accosted by suspects driving a vehicle with blue lights.
Australia urges calm after violent clashes in Sydney during Israeli President’s visit
SYDNEY, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Australian leaders on Tuesday urged calm and called on protests to remain peaceful after clashes between police and demonstrators opposing Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia erupted in Sydney.
Ukraine’s Heraskevych says IOC has banned helmet showing athletes killed in war
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych said on Monday a helmet he has used in training at the Milano Cortina Games with images of compatriots killed during the war in Ukraine cannot be used in Olympic competition after being told by the IOC that it violates a rule on political statements.
‘We are just parents, not a couple’: How to reconnect after having kids
Relationships often change after children. Here are ways to help get your partnership back on track.
British Museum to keep pendant linked to Henry VIII
The museum says it has reached a fundraising goal so it can permanently display the artefact.
Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Michigan to Ontario, is set to open this year.
Chris Mason: Labour sticks with Starmer for now but this is not over
The prime minister has come through a political near-death experience, the BBC’s political editor writes.
Kalshi Prediction Markets Match or Beat Traditional Forecasting Tools For Macro Indicators, NBER Study Finds
A new NBER working paper from researchers at the Federal Reserve, Northwestern’s Kellogg School and Johns Hopkins finds that Kalshi — the largest federally regulated prediction market in the U.S., overseen by the CFTC — produces macroeconomic forecasts that match or beat those of professional forecasters and traditional financial instruments like fed funds futures. The study compared...
The Papers: ‘Streeting accused of coup’ and ‘King: We’ll help police’
Both the health secretary and the King make headlines in Tuesday’s papers.
New video game sees Africans fantasise about taking back looted treasures
Imagine it is 2099 and a historic treaty to return African artefacts is falling apart.
Trump’s world order hangs over Europe on eve of key defence conference
Leaders gather this week for the Munich Security Conference, with European security at a crossroads.
Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
De Leede stars as Netherlands beat Namibia – Men’s T20 World Cup scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Men’s T20 World Cup match between the Netherlands and Namibia in Delhi.
Thailand election: The result the polls never saw coming
Why did a youthful, progressive party do so poorly compared to a transactional, old-style party?
Meta Goes to Trial in a New Mexico Child Safety Case. Here’s What’s at Stake
Attorney General Raúl Torrez is accusing the tech giant of failing to protect minors on Facebook and Instagram.
The Horological Society of New York Achieves Its 160th Year
Industry figures say the friendly welcome at the Horological Society of New York has a lot to do with its longevity.
Test Match Special Podcast
Mark Chapman is joined by Tymal Mills, Phil Tufnell and Stephan Shemilt.
Need a Splashy Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift? Try This Dessert Box
I tried Boarderie’s new sweets-only board, which ships overnight, to see if it’s impressive enough for your valentine.
Catherine O’Hara cause of death confirmed as pulmonary embolism
The actress died on 30 January in a Santa Monica hospital, at the age of 71.