NPA will argue for a prison sentence to be imposed against Malema
Malema, however, says he remains even more committed to fight this case.
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At Davos, U.S. allies question a fraying world order
It was a volatile week for trans-Atlantic relations, marked by President Trump statements that unsettled global markets and strained ties with U.S. allies — on topics ranging from Greenland to Gaza.
Post Office and Fujitsu accused of delaying £4m legal claim
Lee Castleton is taking legal action against his former employer over the Horizon IT scandal.
Danish PM in Greenland for ‘show of support’ after Trump threats
Mette Frederiksen visits the territory after weeks of tension over the US president’s warnings that he could take control of it.
China Makes Too Many Cars, and the World Is Increasingly OK With It
After years of Western governments raising alarms about Chinese automotive overcapacity and erecting tariff barriers, an unexpected pivot is now underway as major economies cautiously open their markets to Chinese electric vehicles, Bloomberg writes. Beijing itself has started acknowledging the problem at home. Chinese regulators last week warned of “severe penalties” for automakers defying...
Inquest into the deaths of the PEBCO Three postponed
The case marks a renewed attempt to uncover the truth behind one of apartheid’s most notorious disappearances.
AWAITING FATE: Malema has to wait three months to hear if he’s going to jail as court dissects pre-sentencing report
While the defence’s pre-sentencing report pushes for a non-custodial sentence, the State seems intent to throw the book at EFF leader Julius Malema, asking for a lengthy term of imprisonment for illegally firing a weapon at an EFF birthday celebration in 2018.
Minnesota holds economic strike to protest ICE presence
Organisers called on businesses to close for the day in protest at immigration enforcement activity.
Our Favorite Earbuds for Most People Are Over 25 Percent Off
These excellent earbuds were already a good deal before the discount.
‘Trump should apologise’: Anger of veterans and relatives
A total of 457 British service personnel were killed fighting in Afghanistan.
Nigeria: Benue Gov Distributes Learning Materials to Schools
[Daily Trust] Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has flagged off the distribution of Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) donated by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to public basic education schools across the state.
Not only Americans risked life and limb to serve in Afghanistan
Brits, Canadians and Danes were among those who saw the toughest fighting, writes the BBC’s Frank Gardner.
Phala Phala theft case adjourned at Modimolle court to next month
Trial adjourned to next month as defense lawyer Koena Matlala wraps cross-exam of cellphone analyst.
Chris Mason: Starmer’s strongest rebuke yet for Trump
This past week could mark a turning point in the relationship between the UK prime minister and the US president.
Sunrisers coast into SA20 final with crushing win over Royals
The Eastern Cape side will face the Pretoria Capitals in the trophy decider on Sunday.
iQmetrix Announces First-Ever “Telecom Retail Summit” at MWC Barcelona 2026
iQmetrix, the only global provider of Interconnected Commerce solutions for telecom retail, today announced its return to Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona with the first-ever Telecom Retail Summit.
Solar and Wind Overtake Fossil Fuels in the EU
Wind and solar power overtook fossil fuels last year as a source of electricity in the EU for the first time, a new report found. Semafor adds: The milestone was hit largely thanks to a rise in solar power, which generated a record 13% of electricity in the EU, according to Ember. Together, wind and solar hit 30% of EU electricity generation, edging out fossil fuels at 29%. The shift is...
Defending His Absence in House, Hunt Celebrates Casting a Vote
House leaders were forced to rush Representative Wesley Hunt, Republican of Texas, to the Capitol with a police escort to avoid an embarrassing defeat on the floor.
Lenient Malema sentence would undermine rule of law: Analyst
The case has been adjourned to the 15th and 16th of April.
A Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin is arrested in Mexico
Ryan Wedding was among the FBI’s top fugitives and faces charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witness. He reportedly turned himself in at the U.S. embassy in Mexico