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Swimmer Michael Gunning, racing driver Charlie Martin and rugby union player Florence Williams speak about why LGBT+ History Month matters.

Over 67 000 health workers have been vaccinated in the past 10 days, with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

Alcohol can’t be sold during curfew, which now starts at midnight.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has delivered an upbeat address to the nation regarding the COVID 19 pandemic, announcing a return to Level 1 of the lockdown and saying that the vaccine rollout has gone extremely well. 

Tehran insists the US must lift all of its unilateral sanctions before talks can resume.

The day before he was killed, internet network engineer Nyi Nyi Aung Htet Naing had posted on Facebook about the increasingly violent military crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Myanmar.

Police have fired on protesters in Myanmar, on the deadliest day since rallies against the country’s coup began.

Most people recover from Covid‑19 quickly, but Long Haulers in Nigeria are turning to one another for support

Seven immigrants re-live the terrifying moment when they saved two boys from a burning flat in Grenoble.

Human rights violations have taken place in Tigray region, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.

Was he a joke, an oaf, a hero, or the evil dictator the West loved to hate? Decades after his death, his legacy is still a puzzle.

Strong management team and exceptional growth prospects allows for a strong position for the future of Switch Energy Drinks.

This FREE webinar takes place on Thursday, March 11 at 11am. 

Shareholders’ ‘No’ to Neo Dongwana’s proposed remuneration is a first for a JSE-listed company, but could become a trend.

Claims that the budget boosts infrastructure spending exposed as false.

Political parties have reacted to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that the country will move to Level 1 of the coronavirus lockdown following the first leg of the vaccinations on healthcare workers across the country.

The Congress of the People (COPE) is calling on new Passenger Rail Agency CEO Zolani Matthews to restore the public’s confidence in Prasa and in train services.  

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on Sunday at 8pm on developments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The address comes as the country continues the rollout of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine against COVID 19.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation Sunday evening at 20h00.  The address will be broadcast live on the SABC television News channel and digital platforms.  

The EP Elephants’ prospects for the rest of the preparation series looks gloomy after captain and pivot, Inny Radebe, was ruled out for the remaining fixtures.

Sharks head coach Sean Everitt was cock-a-hoop about his spring chickens that produced the goods against a plucky Griquas side in Durban.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United are being negatively influenced by opposition managers referring to their penalty record after being denied a spot-kick at Chelsea.

Nelly Korda eases to victory at the LPGA Gainbridge Championship in Florida, winning by three shots after shooting a three-under-par 69 in the final round.

Exclusive: universities accused of telling applicants privately they have places to ensure their courses are full

British universities are taking extreme measures to ensure a supply of recruits for the coming academic year, with some accused of operating secret waiting lists to encourage school leavers to accept their offers amid uncertainty over A-level results.

With many admissions offices...

Investigation followed researchers’ decision to retract paper that found logging made forests more flammable

Two conservation scientists have been cleared of research misconduct by the University of Tasmania after a review sparked by complaints from logging industry representatives.

The Institute of Foresters of Australia and the Australian Forest Products Association wrote to the university in...

Free rapid tests to be provided to households under plans to reopen schools from 8 March

Families with children in school or college will be able to test themselves for coronavirus twice a week from home under plans for schools to safely reopen in England from 8 March.

Free tests will be provided to pupils’ households, as well as those in their childcare or support bubbles, regardless of...

Nationalist leaders tried to exploit what they had in common with their racist oppressors: the colour of their skin

In February 1921, newspapers in London began to publish stories about how military lorries in Ireland were carrying prisoners as hostages in the hope of deterring attacks by the IRA, the guerrilla army fighting British rule since 1919. Within a year, negotiations would lead to...

 COVID-19 curbs have curtailed celebrations of the Jewish costume festival of Purim, with Israeli police preventing parties and some rabbis urging people not to drink too much so social distancing is maintained.

Usually, a star-packed, laid-back party that draws Tinseltown’s biggest names to a Beverly Hills hotel ballroom, this pandemic edition will be broadcast from two scaled-down venues in California and New York.

The Golden Globes will be handed out under pandemic conditions on Sunday on a night that could see big wins for streaming service Netflix, honours for late actor Chadwick Boseman, and a smattering of celebrities in pajamas.

The ex-naval officer completed his solo transatlantic ocean crossing on his boat “Ratel”, from SA to Brazil in a record 70 days, covering a total distance of 7,200km.

The Golden Globes will unofficially kickoff Hollywood’s award season on Sunday, but the event will look a little different this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Higher centre of gravity means SUVs are less stable than sedans.

No V8 diesel or V6 petrol but rather the stalwart normally aspirated 1HZ 4.2-litre straight-six normally aspirated oil-burner.

A higher centre of gravity means SUVs are often much more unstable than sedans and small cars.

California’s Medical Board started an investigation after Dr. Scott Green reported for the hearing on Zoom while in scrubs and with a patient on the operating table.

A day at one mass site in Connecticut shows both the promise and the shortcomings of the approach, which is at the center of President Biden’s plan to bring the pandemic to an end.

On the weekend of 19-21 five 2020 Matric learners were hosted by CapeNature and world-renowned adventurer Riaan Manser at the De Hoop Nature Reserve. These five matriculants; Jama Paliso, Hannah Chetty, Abdullah Seedat, Silondukhule Nquma and Lucy can der Meulen were the runners up in a campaign that saw five other students join Manser on […]

Fishing community leaders say Greenpeace’s action is dangerous and illegal.

Planned UK first hopes to be looking for extraterrestrial life within five years.

Walker Swamp had been destroyed by 150 years of farming – now it is replenished and welcoming life.