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Man jailed for killing teens in high-speed crash
Owain Hammett-George was driving at 70-78mph in a 30mph zone when he killed two people.
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Owain Hammett-George was driving at 70-78mph in a 30mph zone when he killed two people.
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Five men have been killed and another five have been injured in a shooting at a house in Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay, Cape Town.
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England manager Gareth Southgate will name an expanded initial Euro 2024 squad on 21 May, with Uefa to consider views on bigger squads.
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Aurman Singh suffered repeated axe attacks to the head after five men tracked him on his rounds.
South Africa
Dr. Phathokuhle Zondi, Clinical Lead: Unu Health Few realise the extent of the global burden of tuberculosis (TB) or know how many people still succumb to this disease every year. The Centres for Disease Control in the United States estimates that two billion people – a quarter of the world’s population – may be infected… Read More »Harnessing Technology To Improve Tuberculosis Outcomes
South Africa
High law enforcement visibility expected along the N3 ahead of Easter weekend.
South Africa
Two bodyguards employed at the Umhlathuze municipality killed.
South Africa
Heightened police visibility this Easter weekend
Law enforcement and border security measures are in place to ensure the safety of all this Easter holiday period, Cabinet said on Thursday.
“There will be heightened police visibility across the country aimed at preventing, combating and at the same time, countering serious and violent crime during the holiday period and beyond,”...
World
When a Democrat ousted Republicans from a district in deeply conservative Alabama this week, she won hearts and minds with a pitch about repealing the state’s no-exceptions abortion ban and protecting reproductive rights.
World
President Javier Milei calls his Colombian counterpart a “murdering terrorist”, triggering diplomatic expulsions.
World
The former billionaire is about to find out his punishment for massive fraud and money laundering.
World
A US judge gave a sceptical reception to an attempt by US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter to dismiss his criminal tax-evasion case on the grounds that he was selectively targeted for prosecution due to political pressure.
Africa
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio delivered the annual lecture in African Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, in the US, this week.
Africa
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, speaks to the BBC.
Africa
Interim boss Finidi George hopes to get the Nigeria job permanently, but mixed results in friendlies have brought criticism.
Africa
In December, prisoners at the Maseru Correctional Centre Institution (MCCI) were beaten up when warders intentionally created a confrontation – then went to work with knobkerries and sjamboks.
Business
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has published the latest official fuel price adjustments, which will kick in from Wednesday, 3 April 2024.
Business
The bridge collapsed on Tuesday after being struck by a container ship.
Business
Cocoa prices have more than doubled in 2024, posing challenges for chocolate manufacturers.
Business
This comes after the country’s debt regained investment grade status last year.
Politics
Minister Ntshavheni says Cabinet is proud of what they have done and achieved over past decades
Politics
The motion of no confidence against City of Ekurhuleni Mayor and Speaker is back on the agenda.
Politics
DA challenges Deputy President on whether ANC would support motion of no- confidence in Speaker.
Politics
The Democratic Alliance leader says a coalition with the governing party might be the ‘least worst option to prevent the radicals from taking over’
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Sport
Jake White’s enduring love for rugby coaching drives his success as he leads the Bulls through the competitive URC.
Sport
The time has come.
Sport
Former Orlando Pirates’ fan-favourite Gabadinho Mhango’s agent has reacted to growing rumours surrounding his future at Moroka Swallows.
Sport
Dale Steyn was ‘called to order’ over his post about Kwena Maphaka’s IPL debut. The former fast bowler has since clarified his tweet.
Education
The parents were worried about crime, but the university said that the move raised concerns about training and experience, and that security was better left to its own police force.
Education
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA — Japan needs to expand and deepen its diplomatic and economic relations with Ethiopia through education and people-to-people ties, the country’s ambassador said.
Education
The national debate about so-called woke campuses does not reflect what most college students care about.
Education
Union claims up to a quarter of all academic roles at financially pressed London institution face the axe
Plans for mass redundancies at Goldsmiths, University of London, have been called a “horrifying act of cultural and social vandalism” and the “biggest assault on jobs at any UK university in recent years”.
The job cuts, which are now subject to a consultation, are the latest in a series of...
Lifestyle
The South African adaptation of American game show ‘Wheel of Fortune’ is coming to local small screens this April.
Lifestyle
‘She’s welcome to join the party. But we would never go and post such things,’ said MK party’s spokesperson.
Lifestyle
Zimbabwean self-proclaimed billionaire Wicknell Chivayo divorced, and Shadaya responded by saying, ‘Money can’t keep a woman’.
Lifestyle
‘Will she do the lower part?’: Makhadzi’s fans are seemingly convinced that she has edited her natural smile.
Entertainment
Ahead of the Easter Weekend, Spotify released figures that reveal that young people are big consumers of faith music.
Entertainment
Former Gagasi FM on-air personality Penny Ntuli revealed that she was offered a salary of a measly R2,800 by the station.
Entertainment
Someone, unbeknown to the MK Party, created an impression that singer Lira was endorsing the MK and was a member.
Entertainment
Amapiano is SA’s best cultural export internationally,” proclaims Jimmy Ranamane, Brand South Africa’s general manager for global markets.
Science/Tech
Government has officially scrapped e-tolls, according to a proclamation in the Government Gazette published on Thursday.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Techdirt: Nigeria doesn’t exactly have a stellar reputation when it comes to respecting the speech rights of its own citizens, nor the rights of platforms that its citizens use. But I will admit that even with that reputation in place, I’m a bit at a loss as to why the country decided to arrest and charge a woman for violating those same laws because she...
Science/Tech
Samsung’s new OLED cuts the glare, while its Music Frame speakers sound much better than what you’d expect from such a compact design.
Science/Tech
These picks will protect you from showers, withstand the wind, and hold up for the long haul.
Motoring
Toyota Hilux, Fortuner and Starlet the Japanese carmaker’s top three used models.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Stylistically claimed to resemble the Tacoma, the Hilux will make its world debut in 2025, although an exact date remains unknown.
Health
The new regulation reverses a Trump-era policy that expanded access to health plans with fewer benefits than those sold on the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces.
Health
The gamer, Tyler Blevins, said a mole removed from his foot during a recent checkup with a dermatologist was found to be a melanoma.
Health
Mr. Blevins, known as Ninja, said a mole removed from his foot during a recent checkup with a dermatologist was found to be a melanoma.
Health
How do champion skaters accomplish their extraordinary jumps and spins? Brain science is uncovering clues.
Nature
South Africa may import significant amounts of white maize, used to make a staple food, for the first time since 2017 as the El Niño weather pattern withers the crop
Nature
Nestle SA plans to spend R2.5 billion ($132 million) over the next five years to improve growth and development of emerging local businesses across East and Southern Africa.
Nature
South African farmers are expected to harvest 19.3% less maize in the 2023/2024 season compared with the previous one, the government’s Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) said on Tuesday.
Nature
Environmental groups filed a court bid to block TotalEnergies’ oil exploration activity in South Africa, the latest spat between activists who support the elimination of fossil fuel use and energy companies operating in the region.