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Lekota honoured for his commitment to democracy
Late COPE leader Mosiuoa Lekota’s memorial is underway at the Bloemfontein City Hall.
Pakistan’s Abrar signed by IPL-linked Sunrisers
Abrar Ahmed is bought by Sunrisers Leeds in the men’s Hundred auction to allay concerns Pakistan players would be ignored by franchises affiliated to the IPL.
SARS targeting one group of taxpayers in South Africa
The Supreme Court of Appeal has warned taxpayers that undisclosed foreign income will be aggressively taxed and heavily penalised by SARS.
Iran steps up attacks on energy targets as tankers hit
Iranian attacks are reported in Bahrain and Oman as two foreign fuel tankers are hit near Iraq.
Reducing Europe’s Nuclear Energy Sector Was ‘Strategic Mistake’, EU Chief Says
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Reducing Europe’s nuclear energy sector was a “strategic mistake,” European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday, as governments grapple with an energy crunch from the Iran war. Europe produced around a third of electricity from nuclear power in 1990 but that has fallen to 15%, she told an event in Paris, leaving it reliant on...
Want a new car? Here’s how you can get it done
Navigating the various ways to pay for a car can be as complex as choosing the car itself.
Nigeria: Ondo Govt Lauds Manuwa Alumni’s Contributions to Education
[This Day] The Ondo government has commended the alumni of Manuwa Memorial Grammar School, Iju Odo, for collaborating with the government to develop education in the state through its renewed infrastructural interventions and the provision of teaching and learning aids.
Nigeria: Rotary Club Abuja Sapphire Inaugurates Projects in FCT Schools
[This Day] Rotary Club of Abuja Sapphire has inaugurated community projects built and donated to public schools in Damangaza, a community in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea
Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.
Poole vows ‘redemption arc’ after crash on Paralympic debut
Great Britain’s Hester Poole is setting her sights on Saturday’s slalom after crashing out of the giant slalom on her Winter Paralympic debut.
Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags
We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.
Pirates to ‘die on the pitch’ for league title
“We still have 10 games to play and we are going to fight until the very last second,” said Ouaddou.
Sly fox sneaks onto cargo ship in Southampton and arrives in New York
The animal that stowed away on the vessel is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo with veterinary staff.
Heat wave event breaks temperature records
Heat wave event breaks temperature records
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that several weather stations across the Namakwa District and the Western Cape have officially broken their long-standing maximum temperature records for March.
The weather service explained that the presence of a strong, slow-moving high-pressure weather system in the upper levels of...
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De Boinville denies ‘racial slurs’ towards Queally
Nico de Boinville “categorically” denies using any “racial slurs” towards Irish jockey Declan Queally during the opening race on day two of Cheltenham Festival.