Starmer criticises Trump over Iran strikes, as he defends UK position
The PM told MPs that Trump had expressed his disagreement with the decision not to get involved in the initial strikes.
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65 undocumented migrant workers found at Gauteng construction sites
Multiple breaches of health and safety regulations discovered during raid
What you need to claim maintenance from your siblings
Old law from 1938 allows for assistance, but only under strict conditions
Water supply issues continue to plague residents in Kieskammahoek
The residents have since resorted to protesting, closing entries in and out of the village.
Health dept bosses in court for ‘aiding’ days-old firm score tender
The national health director-general, Sandile Buthelezi, is embroiled in a scandal involving the improper accreditation of Ithani Amen LTD, a firm registered just eight days before its approval to oversee a disciplinary hearing. The firm, represented by Nokuzola Mafunda, opened its bank account a day after approval and was paid from Global fund grants meant for Covid-19 response, despite...
Ian von Memetry’s last comments on death wish [video]
Ian von Memerty’s final words about his death was posted a day after his took his own life. Here’s what he had to say…
FUN FACT: All Orlando Pirates derby scorers also found goals at AFCON
Orlando Pirates’ AFCON scorers carried their international form into the Soweto Derby, leaving no doubt about Hugo Broos’ selections.
Compliance to be checked at Ormonde building after collapse
Three survivors were pulled from the rubble, one of whom is being treated in hospital.
Six workers dead, three missing after Joburg business block collapses
Six people were pronounced dead after an office block in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg, collapsed on Monday afternoon.
Apple Introduces iPhone 17e With MagSafe and A19
Apple today announced the iPhone 17e with support for MagSafe and an upgraded A19 chip. The base model also gets a bump to 256GB of storage at $599, and Apple is equipping the device with its new scratch-resistant Ceramic Shield 2 glass that’s supposedly 3x more durable than the 16e. Macworld reports: MagSafe would normally mean significantly faster wireless charging speeds too: the 16e is...
South African TV personality who planned to take his life dies aged 61
Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: When rockets fly, there’s no place like home
As we watch the escalating US and Israeli military actions against Iran, this is a very good moment to be where we are.
Did you solve it? You won’t believe these optical illusions!
A magician reveals his visual tricks
Earlier today I posted five optical illusions by Olivier Redon, a French-American inventor. Here they are again – with demonstrations of how he created the effects.
Three of the images are inspired by the Necker cube, a two-dimensional drawing of a cube that can be understood in two ways: either with the bottom left face at the front, or the top right face...
TV WARS ANALYSIS: Winter Olympics blackout was the Canal+ opening salvo in the TV wars
DStv subscribers in South Africa were left out of the global conversations about Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and the Winter Olympics. The bad news is: get used to it, more cuts are coming.
News24 | ‘Last best chance’: Trump says he ordered Iran strikes to thwart Tehran’s missile programme
US President Donald Trump said on Monday he had ordered the attack on Iran to thwart Tehran’s nuclear development and a ballistic missile programme that he said was growing rapidly.
Saturday Night Live criticised for ‘hurtful’ Tourette’s sketch
The condition is “not a joke”, the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues.
Huawei Exceeds ITU Partner2Connect Pledge Target, Bringing Connectivity to 170 Million People Globally
Huawei has provided digital connectivity to 170 million people in remote areas across more than 80 countries, surpassing its pledge to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition. The announcement was made by Yang Chaobin, CEO of Huawei ICT BG, at the company’s TECH Cares Forum in Barcelona. He noted that this achievement […]
Reporters Seek Comment. What Happens Next May Surprise You.
Accurate journalism requires full and fair reporting. It means pushing hard to hear from those you’re writing about.
Richards Bay v Kaizer Chiefs: Date, Kickoff Time, Venue, Suspensions
Kaizer Chiefs will look to bounce back against Richards Bay following their humiliating 3-0 loss to Orlando Pirates this past weekend.