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Qatar’s emir visits Jordan to set military cooperation after Israel attack
The visit is Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s first since Israel’s strike on Doha last week.
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The visit is Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s first since Israel’s strike on Doha last week.
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The 32-year-old footballer was in court accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting another.
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The 32-year-old footballer was in court accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting another.
South Africa
Three suspects are accused of stealing $580 000 from Phala Phala farm in Bela Bela.
South Africa
CPF’s Norman Jantjes says they have noticed an increase in coordinated attacks.
South Africa
The learner says fellow learners and the principal were mocking her.
South Africa
KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will take the stand as the first witness.
World
A German national under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was freed from prison Wednesday after serving a sentence in an unrelated case, police said.
World
For NPR’s Word of the Week, we’re getting hot: During the Ottoman Empire, people used devices called “zarfs” to hold their coffee cups. Here’s what to know about this word’s history.
World
President Trump is in the U.K. Wednesday for a rare second state visit that will include pageantry, policy and protests.
World
China manufactures about one third of everything made in the world, and its industrial power is still expanding. Economist Dan Wang talks about the implications of its growth.
Africa
Niger’s army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.
Africa
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.
Africa
Tanzania’s 2025 general elections campaign has taken a dramatic turn after the removal of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT Wazalendo) party’s candidate — former minister and outspoken legislator Luhaga Mpina — from the presidential race. The decision announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is widely seen as strengthening President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s […]
Africa
If the Department of State Policy Provisions Act is passed into law, the US will support Zimbabwe borrowing money from international lenders such as the World Bank
Business
Business
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
Business
Inflation has ticked downwards in South Africa in August, surprising against market and economist expectations of a small lift.
Business
The National Treasury wants to iron out the small ambiguities that exist in South Africa’s finance laws that led to a bruising VAT loss for SARS against banking group Capitec in 2024.
Politics
The MK Party has questioned the timing of the commission’s commencement
Politics
Thapelo Matlala is accused of corruption and interfering in supply chain processes.
Politics
Ramaphosa admitted that the best-run municipalities and towns are those governed by the DA.
Politics
The release of an alleged drunk driver who crashed into several cars on the N3 near Pietermaritzburg, allegedly assaulted a traffic officer and was arrested after a high-speed car chase on Sunday is a “slap in the face for justice”, says Siboniso Duma.
Sport
Cheslin Kolbe weaved his magic in scoring a brace of tries in South Africa’s record-breaking win over New Zealand last Saturday.
Sport
Veteran fullback Willie le Roux left out of 33-man squad for Argentina Tests in major Springbok selection talking point.
Sport
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner says his players have the “boots they need” for Thursday’s deciding Champions League qualifier against Brann.
Sport
Rassie Erasmus faces a big selection decision, and as the omission of Willie le Roux indicates, ‘older’ Springboks may remain sidelined.
Education
The Trump administration ratcheted up demands on the university system over the summer.
Education
As a college leader, I know better than most that we must encourage controversial speakers, not silence them.
Education
Drone attacks have become ubiquitous in warfare. We’ll find experts to answer your questions.
Education
[Nile Post] Schools in Ntungamo District opened for third term with low student turnout after parents withheld their children following reports of a teachers’ strike.
Lifestyle
Sizwe Dhlomo publicly scoffs as The Kiffness claims he lost a R500,000 brand campaign after defending Charlie Kirk, sparking debate.
Lifestyle
A man appeared before the Worcester Magistrate’s Court this week for the illegal possession of abalone and other marine life.
Lifestyle
Nandipha Magudumana’s husband Mkhuseli Magudumana has commented on her alleged affair with convicted criminal Thabo Bester…
Lifestyle
Local is lekker AND life-saving. Celebrate Heritage Month by giving the gift of blood to your fellow South Africans.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Layla says the incident is yet another example of her “bad luck” as she is always the one to experience mishaps.
Entertainment
The third and final season of the Showmax hit drama series will premiere this week.
Science/Tech
Deputy minister Nomalungelo Gina has outlined SA’s hydrogen and sustainable fuel priorities at two high-level gatherings in Japan this week.
Science/Tech
Zero Carbon Charge has firmed up R100-million in new funding as it prepares to roll out off-grid EV charging stations.
Science/Tech
The company joins the mission as a support partner and connectivity provider along the challenging route.
Science/Tech
The recognition marks Nutanix’s third time in this Magic Quadrant and its second time as a leader.
Motoring
Newly uncovered report alleges the Touareg will become part of the ID range as the third combustion nameplate after the Polo and Golf to be reimagined as an EV.
Motoring
Motoring
Scenic route features rugged mountain passes, river crossings and historic ox-wagon trails.
Motoring
If approved, expect the subtle change to filter through to the South African-spec model sometime in 2026.
Health
In financial filings, Casey Means stated that she would liquidate holdings in companies that sell personal devices, supplements, tobacco and tech.
Health
Susan Monarez is set to provide her first detailed account of her ouster in testimony before the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday.
Health
The taboo against pork is deeply entrenched in both religious traditions. But the prohibition is not absolute.
Health
Immigrant detainees are not receiving proper mental health care, lawyers and advocacy groups say, and reports of suicide attempts are persistent.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.