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Artemis astronaut says heat shield suffered some charring on re-entry
Crew says return to Earth after 10-day test flight was smooth
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Crew says return to Earth after 10-day test flight was smooth

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It comes after a video is shared in which a group claims to have targeted the nearby Embassy of Israel.

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Businessman risks losing seven properties and four cars over R16m UIF Covid-19 relief fraud
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SEOUL, April 17 (Reuters) – South Korea’s biggest Kpop agencies are in talks to join forces on a global music festival that could bring together the industry’s top stars, in what some local media have billed as a Korean version of the mega U.S. festival Coachella.

South Africa
Eskom concludes a 3-year wage agreement with NUM and Solidarity, while Numsa rejects offer.
South Africa
President Ramaphosa champions trade, democracy and fair multilateralism at Spain–SA Business Forum
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for deeper trade ties, strengthened democratic partnerships and a more equitable multilateral system at the Spain–South Africa Business Forum during his working visit to the Kingdom of Spain.
Addressing delegates at the Business Forum on Friday,...

South Africa
Government plans to evict illegal occupants from more than 40 state properties in the North West.

South Africa
The case against Ndimande brothers has been formally transferred to the Durban High Court.

World
A 10-day ceasefire to pause fighting between Israel and Hezb

World
In China, some EV owners have the option to swap out a low battery for a fully charged one, instead of waiting at a charging station. The whole process only takes about three minutes.

World
A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

World
The escape of Neukgu, a two-year-old wolf, from a zoo in the city of Daejon captured national attention.

Africa
The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.

Africa
Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.

Africa
Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Africa
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.
Business

Business
Drivers have seen 46 days of increases as the US-Israeli war with Iran pushed up wholesale oil prices.

Business
A parliamentary select committee has raised significant concerns about the ineffective intervention in the Ditsobotla Local Municipality, noting a severe lack of support from national departments.

Business
A top South African online retailer has run marketing campaigns on BusinessTech for four consecutive years and enjoyed unmatched results when advertising its big sales.

Politics
EFF leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years imprisonment by the KuGompo City Court.

Politics
Malema made the claims while addressing supporters outside the KuGompo City Regional Court

Politics
Julius Malema was sentenced to five years imprisonment for unlawful possession of a firearm.

Politics
The party says Malema else has the constitutional right to challenge the sentence.

Sport
The Bulls have selected a whopping 10 capped Springboks in their starting lineup and a further four on their bench.

Sport
Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics – all in one place.

Sport
The Lions welcome back two key members of their team for Saturday’s huge clash against the Glasgow Warriors at Ellis Park.

Sport
Leicester City boss Gary Rowett says “belief” in increasingly dire times will be key to the Foxes’ Championship survival hopes.
Education
[Leadership] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reiterated that no candidate is prohibited from wearing the hijab during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Basic Education Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mhaule is today leading a government and stakeholder-wide Career Expo Day to commemorate Freedom Month and Schools Democracy Month.
Education
[Premium Times] JAMB said the incident did not reflect its official policy or approved procedures, insisting it was the action of an individual staff member.
Education
[Premium Times] A family has raised fresh concern after two teenage brothers were identified among the passengers abducted along the Makurdi-Otukpo road, as police continue efforts to rescue 14 victims taken by gunmen.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The murder case of rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and his friend Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane has been formally transferred to the Durban High Court.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has strongly condemned the illegal practice of selling queue positions at its local offices.

Entertainment
The current Bulls coach also raised concerns about player load and logistics around rest protocols.

Entertainment
It is advisable for any tenant facing eviction to contact the Rental Housing Tribunal immediately.

Entertainment
This year, Código 1530, Mexico’s ultra-premium tequila, takes center stage with three refined cocktails crafted for the occasion.

Entertainment
‘It is not the department’s responsibility to reduce illegal supply disruptions or provide uninterrupted water supply in municipalities.’

Science/Tech
MagSafe accessories make your phone feel uniquely yours. These are our favorites, including Android-friendly Qi2 picks.

Science/Tech
The Polmed medical aid received a direct claim of a breach from a threat actor on 25 March, the principal officer reveals.
Science/Tech
Reed Hastings is stepping down from Netflix’s board in June, ending a 29-year run at the company he co-founded and helped transform from a DVD-by-mail business into a global streaming giant. Hastings said in a shareholder (PDF) letter that heâ(TM)s stepping down to focus on “his philanthropy and other pursuits.” Engadget reports: Hastings has served as chairman of Netflix’s board since 2023, a...
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Is anti-A.I. radicalization a growing trend?
Motoring

Motoring
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Motoring
South Africa’s bakkie buyers have a new Chinese option to choose from.

Motoring
A South African company has developed a new armour solution for both the current and next-gen Toyota Hilux.

Health
England rugby star Ellie Kildunne says she slipped into disordered eating and unhealthy weight loss during Covid.

Health
Men should discuss their feelings more
Health
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh gave transplant recipients certain immune cells from their organ donors. It didn’t always work.

Health
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.