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546 fewer lives lost as murder rate drops, but SA still battling violent crime

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WHO Africa head warns against underestimating risk of Ebola spread

World

The aftermath of Trump-Xi summit: comparing U.S. and China announcements

Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdogan

AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor’s career, say police

Africa

Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa

US sanctions Tanzanian police official over ‘torture’ of rights activists

Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo

Business

Big storm brewing for the rand

Parklands College Learners Compete on the Global Stage, Redefining What is Possible in the South African School Landscape

Prominent 33-year-old company in South Africa being liquidated

Politics

DA asks Public Protector to probe eThekwini ‘R2 500 bag of samp’ scandal

Stabilising diplomatic relations between SA and US a priority: Meyer

ANC opens door to public in mayoral candidate search

Sport

Big warning fired to Orlando Pirates

Gayton sends message to Sipho Mbule after Bafana snub

Name every team promoted to Women’s Super League

Education

Nigeria: Group Seeks Action On Period Stigma, Poor Menstrual Access Affecting Girls’ Education

South Africa: Patterns of Language

Kenya: EACC Calls for Tougher Academic Certificate Verification Ahead of 2027 Elections

Lifestyle

Brutal reality of SRD Grant: R370 a month, five mouths to feed

City of Cape Town cracks down on non-compliant scrap dealers

The surprising lifestyle shift happening among South African home buyers

Entertainment

Mental health NGOs in Gauteng finally getting paid, but some still waiting due to compliance gaps

Senegal PM Sonko rejects Western criticism over anti-LGBTQ law

Australian climber smashes Everest sea-to-summit record in 50 days

Science/Tech

Integrity360 to unpack politics of future info networks

How African enterprises can leapfrog the AI infrastructure trap

‘At a loss for words’ – Destiny 2 fans react to news support is ending

Motoring

REVIEW: Leapmotor C10 REEV offers electric motoring without the range anxiety

How DigiCars Group is empowering youth through its new cadet programme

McLaren’s Zak Brown dismisses Piastri Red Bull move

Health

UK scientists developing new Ebola vaccine that could be ready in months

Deadly Measles Outbreak Sickens Thousands of Children in Bangladesh

On the Ground in South Sudan: Why Akobo Faces an Ebola Risk