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The secret behind billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s banking giant
GoTyme Bank has credited its decade-long partnership with payment solutions provider BPC for its meteoric rise over the past seven years.

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Tudor charged over ‘home referee’ claim
Interim Tottenham manager Igor Tudor is charged with misconduct over his claim that referee Thomas Bramall favoured the “home team” in their loss at Fulham.

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Police inspect premises of controversial security boss
Police ‘found discrepancies’ when they conducted a firearm compliance inspection at the Durban North premises of security businessperson Calvin Mathibeli on Thursday.

South Africa
Suspension of transport leaves scores of UMP students stranded
UMP has moved to online lectures after the private accommodation providers halted student transport

South Africa
Investigation traces Mathibeli’s company weapons to volatile Inanda
The compliance investigation follows a ruling by the Durban High Court on Tuesday

South Africa
Unisa welcomes court interdict against former Registrar Mothata
Former Registrar, Professor Steward Mothata has been ordered to apologise to Unisa.
South Africa
Government reassures South Africans of reliable water access
Government reassures South Africans of reliable water access
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensuring access to sufficient, safe and reliable water, as parts of the country continue to grapple with supply challenges.“We have come up with several resolutions that will assist provinces and municipalities and all water authorities to be...
World
News24 | Six major powers unite against Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade as 20 000 seafarers stranded
Six major international powers, including Britain, France, Germany and Japan, said on Thursday they were ready “to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz”.

World
Fear, defiance, and anger: Iranians describe life under bombardment
In messages to NPR, Tehran residents describe largely deserted streets roamed by paramilitary officials and vigilantes. They say security forces are banning gatherings for Nowruz, the Persian new year, this week.

World
As Pakistan and Afghanistan declare truce, civilians in Kabul count the cost of war
At the Emergency Hospital, dozens crowded around a thick book to check the names of the victims killed in an airstrike on a rehabilitation center. The UN says over a hundred people were killed.

World
Former counter-terrorism head investigated by FBI over alleged leaks
The former counter-terrorism head resigned on Tuesday over the war with Iran, saying the country posed “no imminent threat” to the US.

Africa
UK reveals aid priorities after major cuts to budget
Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

Africa
Starmer meets Nigerian president as record steel deal agreed
The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

Africa
Chad shuts Sudan border after 17 killed in drone strike on mourners
President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

Africa
DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions after talks in US
The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.
Business

Business
Andre de Ruyter says Eskom knows South Africa is heading for a cliff
Former Andre de Ruyter has warned that Eskom is fully aware that South Africa is heading toward a crisis unless urgent action is taken—and the time to act is now.
Business

Business
Fraud warning for Nedbank and GoTyme customers in South Africa
GoTyme CEO Cheslyn Jacobs says that fraudsters are relentless in South Africa, with billions lost each year.

Politics
Tshwane Mayor places MMC Kholofelo Morodi on special leave
The City says it treats matters of this nature with the utmost seriousness

Politics
Mashatile says plans afoot to end ‘water tanker mafia’
Mashatile added that municipalities will be required to ringfence water revenue.

Politics
Ackermann rejects “apartheid prosecutor” label at TRC inquiry
Ackerman was cross-examined at the TRC Cases Inquiry in Newtown, Johannesburg.

Politics
Madlanga Commission hears how Tshwane CFO sent tender details to Nkosi
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi is testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Sport
Wales captain Morgan poised for Ospreys comeback
Wales captain Jac Morgan is set to return from a shoulder injury for Ospreys at Benetton in the URC on Saturday.

Sport
Askou unsurprised no Well players made Scots squad
Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou is not surprised any of his player have been selected for Scotland’s upcoming pre-World Cup friendlies.

Sport
Springbok star ruled out for months after surgery
A leading Springbok is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery for a serious injury.

Sport
What’s behind Super League’s injury crisis?
BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team looks at why Super League has been afflicted with so many injuries during the early stages of the season.
Education
Namibia: Eileen Private School in Kavango East Defies Directive, Offers Unauthorised Grade 10 Classes
[Namibian] A private School in the Mukwe constituency of the Kavango East region is reportedly offering Grade 10 classes despite a directive from the region’s education directorate to stop the practice.
Education
Africa: Experts Warn Overreliance On Ai Could Weaken Students’ Thinking Abilities
[Leadership] The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into workplaces and studies around the world is raising fresh concerns among education experts, who warn that students may gradually lose vital cognitive abilities if they become overly dependent on technology.
Education
Kenya: Top British School to Open Second Facility in Tatu City After Lagos
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Wellington College Education will establish a new teaching facility in Tatu City, marking its second expansion in Africa after Lagos.

Education
Efforts to shut down pro-Palestinian speech face series of setbacks in court
Rulings in cases alleging antisemitism on US campuses say common pro-Palestinian speech is constitutionally protected
Few debates from the last few years have been more contentious than whether criticism of Israel and Zionism is antisemitic, threatens Jewish people or violates their civil rights. Allegations of antisemitism have cost people jobs, provided pretexts for censorship and fueled an...

Lifestyle
Jojo Robinson surprises husband with Lamborghini gift
Jojo Robinson surprises her husband with a rented Lamborghini, impressing fans with her creative and stylish gesture.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
One million homes in three SA townships to benefit from high-speed fibre
High-speed fibre is rolling out in three South African townships, with plans to expand access to one million homes.

Lifestyle
Yvonne Chaka Chaka rings in 61 with prestigious Forbes Award
South African musician and philanthropist Yvonne Chaka Chaka celebrated her 61st birthday and received an awesome Forbes award in one day.

Entertainment
Close rivalry: Proteas and Black Caps share blood
New Zealand opening batter Devon Conway and head coach Rob Walter have “secret” information about the SA team.

Entertainment
Denim is the unexpected beauty and fragrance muse taking over this season
Denim has become much more than a practical wash-and-wear fabric. This season, the blue fabric inspires beauty, fragrance and accessories.

Entertainment
Mashatile says B-BBEE will be tightened so ‘black people don’t have 10% of a Van der Merwe business’
The deputy president said empowerment is not having ‘someone with an African name’ owning a minority share of a business

Entertainment
Discovery Life pays R11.5 billion in claims, with cancer topping the list of causes
Almost half of serious illness claims are because of cancer.
Science/Tech
The Long Farewell to Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse
Meta announced changes that effectively leave Mr. Zuckerberg’s vision of an immersive digital world based in virtual reality only on life support.
Science/Tech
Microsoft Considers Legal Action Over $50 Billion Amazon-OpenAI Cloud Deal
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Microsoft is considering legal action against its partner OpenAI and Amazon over a $50 billion deal that could violate its exclusive cloud agreement with the ChatGPT maker, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Last month, Amazon and OpenAI signed several agreements, including one that makes Amazon Web Services the exclusive third-party...

Science/Tech
Signal’s Creator Is Helping Encrypt Meta AI
Moxie Marlinspike says the technology powering his end-to-end encrypted AI chatbot, Confer, will be integrated into Meta AI. The move could help protect the AI conversations of millions of people.

Science/Tech
New Township-Built App Kasi-2-Kasie Aims To Unlock South Africa’s Hidden Events Economy
A new homegrown digital platform is looking to transform how South Africans discover and participate in local events, while opening up economic opportunities in townships that have historically been overlooked. Born out of a personal challenge to access information about local events after relocating to Durban, the Kasi2Kasi App was developed to solve a widespread […]

Motoring
Toyota recalls over 1,800 cars in South Africa
More than 1,800 Toyota SUVs have been recalled in South Africa.

Motoring
How much petrol you waste sitting in your car with the engine running
Motorists in South Africa can waste hundreds of rand in petrol letting the engine run for extended periods.

Motoring
New special-edition Haval H7 goes on sale in South Africa – Pricing and features
The all-new Haval H7 Black Edition has landed in South Africa.

Motoring
New Haval H6 plug-in hybrid launched in South Africa – Pricing and features
Haval has officially launched a plug-in hybrid version of the popular H6 SUV in South Africa.

Health
‘People with ADHD are great in a crisis’
‘People with ADHD are great in a crisis’
Health
Trauma Bonding: What It Means and How to Spot the Signs
The phrase has been used online to describe connections built through shared suffering, but experts say that’s all wrong.

Health
Patients harmed as Covid pandemic brought NHS close to collapse, inquiry finds
Third report into the pandemic says patients and staff were failed as health service only just coped.
Health
Ozempic Is About to Go Generic in India, China and Canada
In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.