Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.
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Former selector Smith appointed to ECB board
Former national selector Ed Smith is appointed by the England and Wales Cricket Board as a non-executive director.
Nigeria: 2nd National School Volleyball Championships Kick Off Today
[This Day] Lagos Is Playing Host to the 2nd Edition of the Na — Schools from across the country have converged on Lagos for the four-day tournament, organised by the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF) in collaboration with the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), with support from the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC).
Red Rooster festival cancelled due to rising costs
Organisers say it has not been possible to secure the funding to “deliver this year’s event”.
News24 | Chinese car scandal: Parties call on Ramaphosa to fire Tolashe as charges pile up
On Thursday, additional charges will be laid against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe in connection with the escalating scandal over two cars donated to the African National Congress Women’s League, which ended up in her family’s possession, with one later sold. Tolashe is the ANCWL president. The DA is bringing the charges about two weeks after ActionSA did the same.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Fannie Nkosi shares a prison with the ‘Cat’ in Pretoria
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
KZN police warn protesters targeting undocumented foreign nationals
Foreign nationals were seen in videos posted online being assaulted.
NORDIC DIVIDE: Reporter’s Notebook — A Finnish mining operation is a stark contrast to SA’s mines
This is all ultimately a reflection of two very different societies.
AI Tools Are Helping Mediocre North Korean Hackers Steal Millions
One group of hackers used AI for everything from vibe coding their malware to creating fake company websites—and stole as much as $12 million in three months.
New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
A new executive order seen by WIRED prohibits New York state employees from using insider knowledge to enrich themselves with prediction market bets.
China’s CATL Reveals 621-Mile EV Battery, Under-7-Minute Charging
CATL unveiled a new wave of EV battery tech, “including a lighter battery pack rated for a 1,000-km (621-mile) driving range and an upgraded fast-charging battery that can go from 10 percent to 98 percent in under seven minutes,” reports Interesting Engineering. From the report: The launches were made during a 90-minute event in Beijing ahead of the Beijing Auto Show, where automakers are...
Kaizer Chiefs transfers: THREE in, SEVEN out?
Streamlining of the squad.
Five things you need to know about phase 2 of Lesotho Highlands Water Project
The Senqu river bridge completion marks a milestone in ensuring SA’s water security
Chery plans smaller cars for Europe, timing unclear, executive says
Chery has a portfolio of brands, including Chery itself and Omoda and Jaecoo
Capitec is tightening the taps
Capitec has tightened its lending, with the group taking a prudent approach amid the conflict in the Middle East.
Trump family’s crypto firm sued over alleged ‘extortion’
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family’s World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.
Black children eight times more likely to be strip searched by police, report says
A new report says while the number of strip searches has decreased, ethnic disparities in their use persist.
Exciting Kaizer Chiefs star signs deal
Kaizer Chiefs have moved swiftly to secure Aden McCarthy’s future after a breakout Betway Premiership campaign for the young defender.
Mlotshwa thinks Andrew Chauke is fit for DPP position
Advocate Cyril Mlotshwa has been testifying at the Nkabinde Enquiry.
Crypto Entrepreneur Justin Sun Sues Trump Family’s World Liberty Financial, Accusing It of Fraud
Justin Sun, one of the largest backers of World Liberty Financial, sued the Trump family’s crypto start-up, accusing it of a fraudulent scheme to pressure him into buying digital coins.