Standards watchdog launches probe into £5m Farage gift
Parliamentary Standards Commissioner has decided to begin an inquiry into Reform leader Nigel Farage, the BBC understands.
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Renewable energy transition in SA needs the embrace of both public and private ownership
Renewable energy systems not only have to be clean, they have to be shared through a private/public partnership that ensures that inequalities in our society are not deepened.
Inside the Race to Develop a Test for the Rare Andes Hantavirus
A University of Nebraska lab has developed a test that can detect the virus before symptoms become severe. Now, it’s ready to start testing those returning to the US after a cruise outbreak.
World Cup transport prices cut after fan backlash
Prices for buses and trains to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey have been cut following a backlash from fans.
Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court
A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of “shrinkflation”.
Cops ‘corridor talk’ connects drugs in truck to Khan, Madlanga commission hears
At the Madlanga commission investigating criminal infiltration in law enforcement, police officer Steve Phakula testified that “corridor talk” alleged the 715kg of cocaine found in a 2021 Johannesburg truck bust belonged to police counter-intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan, though he had no evidence to support this claim. Phakula and other officers, who were first to the scene, were...
WATCH | Content creator Mandisa Makhasi emotional after landing job
Mandisa Makhasi is optimistic about the future after landing a job.
Pirates transfer news: Midfielder attracts interest from PSL rivals
This Orlando Pirates midfielder is the latest Bucs star to garner interest from PSL rivals. Here is the latest.
I want hearing loss to be a thing of the past – Prof Tshifularo
In a groundbreaking medical procedure, 45 patients with conductive hearing loss have been selected to undergo clinical trials at Steve Biko Academic Hospital, with the trials expected to start in June.
Union accuses Pick n Pay of sacrificing employees instead of executives’ paycheques
The union says the proposed changes include a R2 000 reduction in wages per employee.
Suspended police commissioner appears in court
Suspended police commissioner appears in court
Suspended National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court in a case linked to the alleged irregular awarding of a contract valued at approximately R228 million to Medicare 24, a business linked to alleged criminal mastermind Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
Masemola joined at least 16 other...
India’s Modi cuts size of his motorcade to save fuel, source says
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “significantly” cut the size of his motorcade to save fuel, a government source said on Wednesday, days after he urged citizens to tighten their belts amid a surge in energy prices triggered by the Iran war.
11 arrested in a multi-million rand drug bust on a Swartruggens farm
Police say a number of those arrested are suspected to be Mexican nationals.
South Korea weighs phased Hormuz role after US talks, minister says
South Korea is reviewing a phased contribution to efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on Wednesday, signaling support steps short of military participation.
UK’s Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation report overshadows King’s Speech
Keir Starmer faced his biggest challenge yet on Wednesday when his health minister was reported to be readying his resignation to try to trigger a contest to replace a British prime minister who had sought some respite to set out his government’s agenda.
Philippine Senator says arrest imminent, urges public to block ICC transfer
Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa said on Wednesday that his arrest was imminent and urged people to mobilise to prevent him from being sent to the International Criminal Court.
Scotland await Conway news before Tuesday squad deadline
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke will announce his squad for this summer’s World Cup on Tuesday, by which time he should know whether Tommy Conway is fit to travel if picked.
Thief flees with medieval saint’s skull taken from Czech church
An unknown thief snatched the 800-year-old skull believed to be of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a display box in a church in the northern Czech Republic and ran away with the relic, police said on Wednesday.
The King’s Speech at a glance
The monarch has outlined the government’s plans for new laws in the next session of Parliament.
Orlando Pirates set to bank close to R40 million this season
Orlando Pirates are smelling the Betway Premiership trophy which comes with a whopping R20 million in prize money.