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Besieged police Crime Intelligence boss Peter Jacobs is the second high-ranking officer to face an internal investigation centered on the murder of Anti-Gang Unit detective Charl Kinnear.

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

Hospital group Netcare has under 3 000 Covid-19 positive patients in its hospitals across the country – and it has now opened temporary Clinical Decision Units in three provinces.

The Pretoria High Court has reserved judgment in former Gauteng Health MEC, Dr. Bandile Masuku’s application to have the findings of the Special Investigating Unit  (SIU) against him declared irrational, illegal, and unlawful.

SABC unions are threatening a 4-hour blackout on Friday over planned retrenchments. Unions also deny that their members have been intimidating people who turned up for work.

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.

What his supporters and assorted right-wingers will do now in a climate that is less friendly to them is anyone’s guess

The Covax programme, bolstered by the new US presidency on Thursday, aims to secure enough Covid-19 vaccines this year for the most vulnerable 20 percent in every country, rich or poor.

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.

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Hannes van den Berg – mede-hoof SA Aandele & Multi-Bate, Ninety One Batebestuur

Jannie Durand – uitvoerende hoof, Remgro

Jaco Oosthuzen – uitvoerende hoof, RSA

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.

Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu has passed away at the age of 62. Mthembu succumbed to COVID-19 related complications earlier on Thursday.

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

Proteas fast bowler Shabnim Ismail says that the Proteas women are eager to take a stand ahead of Saturday’s Black Day ODI at Kingsmead.

Cricket SA’s interim board chairperson retired Judge Zak Yacoob says former Easterns president Xolani Vonya is back on the interim board.

Josh Warrington vacates the IBF world featherweight tile in order to not face his mandatory challenger and pursue other opponents.

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...

If you missed the latest drama, you can watch the latest episode of Generations: The Legacy right here.

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.

Ten bright South African stars to follow on TikTok this year:

Couldn’t you catch the latest episode of Skeem Saam? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

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.

As older people relish being vaccinated, the UK government’s messaging risks being confusing and contradictory

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Age brings few benefits, as far as I can see: not wisdom, not virtue, nor serenity. But what a bonus to find yourself among the ranks of septuagenarians lining up for the Covid-19 vaccine. This gift of life arrives via an...

Newcomer shares its underpinnings with the new Opel Corsa.

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.

They say the devices have a key role to play in the battle against Covid.

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.