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‘Did you see us panic? – Ten Hag hails ‘composed’ Man Utd
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag praises his side’s “composure” after they came from behind twice to beat Sheffield United 4-2.
THURSDAY, 25 APRIL 2024, 00:44
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag praises his side’s “composure” after they came from behind twice to beat Sheffield United 4-2.
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Bishop Anne Dyer, who was suspended in 2022 over allegations of bullying, denies the new claims.
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The party says it offers the “biggest overhaul in a generation” but ministers brand it “pointless”.
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Everton take a giant step towards safety and deliver a huge blow to Liverpool’s title aspirations with a thoroughly deserved victory.
South Africa
Defence counsel, Charles Mnisi, insists that Carlos Mncube, was not involved in the murder.
South Africa
SANCA says cocaine use has increased significantly over the years
South Africa
Eastern Cape Health Department says it welcomes any move that promotes good and clean governance.
South Africa
‘The right to life and dignity continues to be trampled on’ : Amnesty International
World
NPR’s Juana Summers talks with game designer Abubakar Salim about the long journey of creating a game to process the grief of losing his father to cancer.
World
Protests against the war in Gaza are being held on college campuses across the US.
World
Riderless horses from the royal Household Cavalry were galloping through central London Wednesday morning. They kept going for several miles.
World
Congress has approved $60 billion in military aid for Ukraine. Here’s a look at what it it’s likely to include and how it might reshape the battlefield.
Africa
Allowing independent candidates to contest the next general election in South Africa is a boon for democracy. Prof. Colin Thakur asks if it is time to move to an electronic voting system?
Africa
The World Bank said on Tuesday it has suspended funding for a tourism and conservation project in Tanzania following allegations of human rights abuses.
Africa
The Rwandan government says it is safe and ready to receive deportees from Britain, and the passage of the fraught Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill is testament to that.
Africa
It follows allegations of evictions and other rights abuses during the expansion of a national park.
Business
An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.
Business
The former Post Office boss was against stopping postmaster prosecutions in 2013, former top lawyer says.
Business
Agricultural investment group Zeder has said it will consider the sale of its Zaad and Pome Investment assets, following the appointment of Rabobank as its special advisor.
Business
John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.
Politics
But Khehla Mngwengwe argued that the term ‘coolie’ was not a hateful term
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Politics
The IEC says defacing or illegally removing election posters is a criminal offence.
Politics
Dali Tambo has urged the party to ensure a decisive victory in the upcoming elections.
Politics
The MPC wants to secure socioeconomic development needed to address inequality, hunger and create a more equitable and resilient society.
Sport
Everton manager Sean Dyche describes their 2-0 Premier League victory at Goodison Park over Merseyside rivals Liverpool as “a game for the people”.
Sport
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side were “just not good enough” in their 2-0 Premier League defeat to Merseyside rivals Everton at Goodison Park.
Sport
Manchester United are interested in Ivan Toney, Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea future is in the balance, plus more.
Sport
Hull City win at Coventry to keep alive their Championship play-off bid, while all but ending the Sky Blues’ hopes.
Education
Students flooded Harvard Yard, the oldest part of the university’s campus, which officials recently closed to the public. The students set up tents for an “emergency rally.”
Education
The Republican speaker appeared on the campus of Columbia University to condemn protesters as antisemitic, and said the school’s president and President Biden should take stronger action against them.
Education
Protesters, who stayed in their encampment, continue to negotiate with administrators. And Speaker Mike Johnson is scheduled to visit.
Education
The university’s president, Ronald D. Liebowitz, promised in an open letter that Brandeis would provide an environment “free of harassment and Jew-hatred.”
Lifestyle
Alcohol is toxic to dogs and can lead to symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, coma, and even death.
Lifestyle
Oscar Pistorius is back in the streets of Pretoria. He appeared to have lost weight and aged, with grey and thinning hair.
Lifestyle
While Minnie Dlamini is set to be grilled in the ‘Showmax Roast’ this Friday, she’s also showing her ex Quinton Jones flames…
Lifestyle
MaMkhize – whose ‘Carte Blanche’ interview courted controversy – is estranged from millionaire Durban cop Sbu Mpisane. Where is he now?
Entertainment
Scotland’s only Taylor Swift asserts that she encounters difficulty finding employment because employers suspect her celebrity name is a prank.
Entertainment
The former co-stars are collaborating on how to appropriately commemorate the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Friends finale, which drew in 52.5 million viewers for the event on 6 May 2004.
Entertainment
Ofentse Pitse is the first and youngest black South African woman to conduct and own an all-black orchestra, Anchored Sound.
Entertainment
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Two researchers at the University of California, Davis — Yanning Li and Alan Jenn — have determined that nearly two-thirds of [California’s] feeder lines don’t have the capacity that will likely be needed for car charging. Updating to handle the rising demand might set its utilities back as much as 40 percent of the existing grid’s capital...
Science/Tech
Meet Thermonator. It blasts fire up to 30 feet and has Bluetooth.
Science/Tech
Lenovo’s latest ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 laptop is set to be the first to use the new LPCAMM2 memory form factor, the successor to SODIMM sticks. From a report: While Lenovo has largely focused on the AI performance of its new laptop, which is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra CPU and Nvidia RTX 3000 Ada GPU, the company also noted that its device was the first in the world to use the LPCAMM2 memory...
Science/Tech
According to the Wall Street Journal, a deal for IBM to acquire HashiCorp could materialize in the next few days. Shares of HashiCorp jumped almost 20% on the news. UPDATE 4/24/24: IBM has confirmed the deal valued at $6.4 billion. “IBM will pay $35 per share for HashiCorp, a 42.6% premium to Monday’s closing price,” reports Reuters. “The acquisition will be funded by cash on hand and will add...
Motoring
Aceman will be offered in two versions, both electric as combustion engine never received consideration during development.
Motoring
Gaydon firm’s first and so far only SUV has kept the same exterior, but now with a better appointed interior.
Motoring
Urus becomes the Raging Bull’s third plug-in hybrid after the Revuelto and previously, the limited edition Sián.
Motoring
Health
Pivmecillinam, which has been used in Europe for decades, will become available next year to women 18 and older.
Health
The court’s ruling could extend to at least half a dozen other states that have similarly restrictive bans, and the implications of the case could stretch beyond abortion.
Health
The court’s ruling could extend to at least half a dozen other states that have similarly restrictive bans, and the implications of the case could stretch beyond abortion.
Health
Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low.
Nature
The World Bank is advising South Africa’s National Treasury on a climate risk strategy after floods in recent years caused billions of dollars of damage.
Nature
More than 530 stranded loggerhead turtle hatchlings have been admitted to the Cape Town aquarium’s Turtle Conservation Centre in just two weeks.
Nature
Last week, the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal was mopping up damage after being battered by heavy, unexpected rainfall over the weekend. How seriously should your political party take such issues? Here’s what voters think.
Nature
Red Rocket, a South African independent power provider, hired Goldman Sachs Group to advise on the next steps for the closely held business — including a possible sale. Shareholders of the Cape Town-based company “have decided to explore strategic options,” for the business.