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The death of Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, shocked and saddened MPs from both sides of the House.

The DA wants an ad hoc committee to oversee Deputy President David Mabuza’s inter-ministerial committee which will spearhead the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines.

South Africa’s Covid-19 recovery rate has risen above 85% as the country recorded 11 381 new cases on Thursday.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize visited Limpopo on Wednesday amidst concerns that more people were dying at hospitals.

The total number of coronavirus cases in South Africa has increased to 1 380 807.

The maternal uncle of Kamala Harris says he is confident she will be the most active vice-president America has ever had.

Five people died as a fire tore through a building in the world’s biggest vaccine manufacturing hub in India, but the company insisted the production of drugs to counter the coronavirus pandemic would continue.

Africa must use its best minds to negotiate a mutually beneficial economic relationship

The 13-year-old was serving a 10-year sentence handed down by an Islamic court for comments about God.

The Committee to Protect Journalists last month identified Ethiopia as a top jailor of reporters, saying at least seven media workers were behind bars.

Doctors, nurses, mothers and social workers are apprehended after babies were sold for $5,000.

Videographic illustrating the two main types of mask are most widely used to counter the coronavirus. A coronavirus variant that emerged in England has swept through more than 60 nations including China, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

Preston Narainsamy – Portfolio manager, Nedbank Private Wealth

Workplace compliance with Covid-19 protocols has been “extremely poor” and should be improved, National Planning Commissioner Miriam Altman has said.

Arthur Kamp – Economist, Sanlam Investments

The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) has described late Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu as the friend and defender of media freedom and freedom of expression.

Ace Magashule’s move to distance himself from Carl Niehaus signals a rebalancing of influence and authority at the top of the ANC

The United Nations in South Africa has wishes to expressed its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, who passed away earlier today from complications related to COVID-19.

Mthembu died earlier today, due to COVID-19 related complications.

Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is eager to get back in whites as South Africa take on Pakistan in a two-match Test series this month.

The Lions aren’t too preoccupied with what challenges the predicted hot weather will pose in Saturday’s Currie Cup semi-final against the Bulls.

Conor McGregor promised a “masterpiece” when the biggest draw card in mixed martial arts returns to the fray.

West Ham United cruise into the semi-finals of the Continental Cup with a convincing 3-0 win over Durham.

Investigation launched after teachers warn of worm on devices handed out for home schooling

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An investigation has been launched into reports that some of the laptops handed out to vulnerable children for homeschooling in England are infected with malware.

According to an online forum, teachers from a school in Bradford noticed the...

Gavin Williamson hails plans for ‘lifelong loan entitlement’ but Treasury is hostile to expanding system

The government’s plans for a “lifelong loan entitlement” for further education study – a key part of its new skills white paper for England – are predicted to run into stiff opposition from the Treasury.

The white paper says the loan entitlement will be equivalent to “four years of...

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The United States’ peaceful transition of power included a spotlight on fashion on Wednesday, as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn in at the US Capitol, both sporting American designers.

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Country music singer Randy Parton, brother to Dolly Parton, has died after a battle with cancer.

“Bridgerton” fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Netflix announced a second season of the hit show.

Master KG posted on social media that the famous actor invited him to his home to perform his songs and be the evening’s ‘entertainment’. 

Occasionally a reboot comes along that’s so different from the original you wonder why they bothered. “Walker” is one of those, dropping the “Texas Ranger” part of the title from the CBS series that signed off 20 years ago, and trading in Chuck Norris for “Supernatural’s” Jared Padalecki, in what feels more like a family drama than a butt-kicking crime show.

Nick Sawhney’s “Bernie Sits” puts Sanders anywhere on Google Street View.

The new board will decide whether the former president can use Facebook and Instagram again.

Newcomer shares its underpinnings with the new Opel Corsa.

But with 200 million doses pledged for the first quarter of the year, some experts say President Biden’s plan for 100 million shots in 100 days is far too modest.

A monoclonal antibody protected residents and staff members in facilities where the virus had appeared.

Can President Biden really boost production? Why are governors trying to buy directly from Pfizer? And when will supply exceed demand?

People across the country are being urged to “double down” and stick to the lockdown rules.

By Nicole Horn and Alexis Olds Migration is a widespread but highly complicated and diverse component to many fish species lives.  Migration can be strenuous and often consists of extremely long journeys. The life history stages of certain species rely heavily on migration. Fish will migrate for several reasons including escaping unfavourable conditions, moving to […]

Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has asked the management of the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park Authority to justify its decision to breach the St Lucia estuary mouth.

Scientists, using a wind tunnel and high-speed cameras, have captured the butterfly’s flying skill.

Scientists have discovered ‘dwarf giraffe’ in Nambia and Uganda. The shortest was 2.4 metres tall, half the expected average.