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ConCourt rules in EFF favour in Phala Phala impeachment decision
The ConCourt has ruled that Parliament acted unlawfully in 2022 regarding Phala Phala
Venom and Hot Peppers Offer a Key to Killing Resistant Bacteria
Researchers have developed three new antibiotics from scorpion venom and habanero peppers to combat tuberculosis and other drug-resistant pathogens.
U.S. Schools Face a Crisis as the Number of Children Drops
With fewer students, many school districts are confronting unfilled classrooms, and hard choices about school closures.
NW200 fatality named as Czech Republic rider Holan
The rider who died in an incident at the North West 200 has been named as Czech Republic rider Kamil Holan.
European countries emerge as NATO leaders as U.S. role recedes
President Trump’s decision to leave NATO in the dark before launching strikes on Iran has inflamed tensions and is putting new urgency on rethinking the alliance.
Learner drivers’ test pass rate drops to 40%: RTMC
RTMC has revealed that the percentage of people who pass the learner driver’s test has been reduced
Sanral procurement chief suspended again
According to informed sources.
NOTES FROM A SMALL PLANET: Totems: be alert to the creature that chooses you, it may shape your world
Long before national parks and environmental law, totem systems protected species and landscapes. Today, they may offer a low-cost, deeply human way to rebuild our relationship with nature.
New Lexus SUV on the cards for South Africa – What to expect
Toyota’s luxury brand has unveiled a new SUV, and it could be coming to South Africa.
Hugo Broos to announce Bafana World Cup squad next week?
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is edging closer to naming his preliminary FIFA World Cup squad, but several key positions remain undecided.
Godongwana’s warning highlights financial and governance crisis facing ANC in Joburg
The ANC in Johannesburg has taken a blow following a scathing letter from the National Treasury on the metro’s finances.
FPB CEO quits three months after assuming post
Communications minister Solly Malatsi confirms the resignation of advocate Norman Gidi as Film and Publication Board CEO.
BREAKING | ConCourt rules Phala Phala impeachment vote unconstitutional
The landmark ruling strengthens oversight of executive accountability.
JUST IN: ConCourt rules Phala Phala vote must go back to parliament
The National Assembly must proceed with establishing an impeachment committee.
Manqoba Mngqithi’s agent responds to Kaizer Chiefs links
“Manqoba Mngqithi is a highly experienced, successful coach,” said Mngqithi.
ConCourt sets aside parliament vote protecting Ramaphosa from impeachment inquiry
The court had three sets of judgment on the case.
ANALYSIS: Madikwe reserve and the normalisation of killing elephants
A willingness to kill elephants as a management tool in North West’s Madikwe Nature Reserve suggests a shift in South Africa’s conservation approach. What was once a last resort may be becoming standard practice.
Some people in Iran have kept internet access despite government-imposed blackout
Iran is experiencing the longest internet blackout ever recorded with 99% of the population offline. But certain people — with “white internet” — have stayed connected this entire time.
As war on Ukraine continues, Russia prepares for smaller Victory Day parade
Russia’s annual Victory Day parade will be smaller than previous ones as the effects of the war on Ukraine take a toll.