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MPs are concerned about what appears to be a lack of coordination between national government departments and across the three spheres of government.
FRIDAY, 01 JULY 2022, 19:51
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MPs are concerned about what appears to be a lack of coordination between national government departments and across the three spheres of government.
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Watch some of the best shots as Rishabh Pant hits a “brilliant” century on day one of the fifth Test at Edgbaston.
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Gordon Ernst was handed longest sentence yet in scandal that saw rich parents bribe their kids’ way into elite colleges.
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‘How could I let this happen to my children?” grieving Honduran mother asks.
South Africa
A community leader and activist, says cases of kidnapping are often not taken seriously by Mahikeng police. Thato Molosankwe, says a syndicate that kidnaps’ children for possible trafficking, is operating in the area.
South Africa
To kick off Mandela Month, the Nelson Mandela Foundation is making an announcement regarding this year’s Mandela Day.
South Africa
The police investigation on site at the Enyobeni tavern in Scenery Park where 21 people died on Sunday morning is complete, and the investigating team has withdrawn.
South Africa
The department came under fire last year after it announced it wouldn’t be renewing the permits of almost 200,000 Zimbabwean nationals who fled the neighbouring country over a decade ago.
World
Russia is the world’s second-largest gold miner, with $15.5 billion in annual exports, and the goal is to dry up funding for the war in Ukraine.
World
Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said Friday he was made to sit for hours under a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin, as he described his daily routine in his new prison.
World
Judges in Florida and Kentucky have moved to block those states from enforcing bans or restrictions on abortion after the US Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe vs Wade decision.
World
Russia said its troops had left the island as a “gesture of goodwill.” Ukraine said their missile campaign drove them out.
Africa
With under six weeks before Kenya goes to the polls on 9 August, the United States and other international partners are pulling out all stops to see the east African country hold peaceful and credible elections.
Africa
The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations returns after a four year absence, expanded to 12 teams and with World Cup qualification at stake.
Africa
Some 60% of the country’s population faces starvation amid food aid cuts, aid workers say.
Africa
Italian Serie A side Inter Milan sign Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana on a free transfer from Dutch giants Ajax.
Business
It has been a week since the South African minister of health repealed regulations pertaining to, among other things, the wearing of face masks, notes legal firm Bowmans, South Africa.
Business
The Competition Tribunal has unconditionally approved the merger between Virgin Active South Africa and Kauai.
Business
Russian missiles struck an apartment building and a recreation center near the Black Sea port of Odesa early Friday.
Business
A recent labour case in South Africa dealt with a senior executive at Transnet who was dismissed for inappropriate comments circulated on a WhatsApp group.
Politics
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate says it is yet to decide whether to go ahead with an investigation into police conduct in the alleged cover-up of the theft at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm.
Politics
EFF Member of Parliament, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, has testified that that he felt his rights had been fundamentally violated when he was refused entry into the Fourways Memorial Park to bury struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela Mandela in April 2018.
Politics
The assault trial of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema and Member of Parliament Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi resumes in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Politics
ANC Deputy President David Mabuza has urged party members to emulate the selfless leadership of the former ANC Youth League leader Peter Mokaba.
Sport
The Springboks might be missing an array of world-class players but drew praise for their rich depth. Jacques Nienaber is looking in from the outside at the magical world of the Springbok talent factory.
Sport
Former France scrumhalf Rory Kockott has been appointed Castres’ defence coach replacing ex-England back-rower Joe Worsley.
Sport
Watch Novak Djokovic’s “special” first set as he cruises past Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic to progress into the fourth round of Wimbledon to earn his 24th consecutive victory on grass.
Sport
Police have warned that lives could be put in jeopardy after receiving “credible intelligence” that protests are set to target Sunday’s British Grand Prix.
Education
But she also wants to be known as more. At dinner with the aspiring public intellectual and her “cabal.”
Education
Tim Atkins derides the cultural and human vandalism in higher education, and Susan Anderson defends the choices made at Sheffield Hallam University
Your editorial on the threat to the arts and humanities (29 June) hits the nail on the head in its analysis of what’s wrong with both government and university policy. However, while it discusses Sheffield Hallam University closing its English...
Education
Pupils at the school thank the singer for his generosity in helping to create a “beautiful place”.
Education
Review body said to have told DfE 3% rise is inadequate, and has instead recommended 5%
Teaching unions have warned that strikes may still be called in England despite reports of an improved offer being considered by the Treasury.
Mary Bousted, the joint general secretary of the National Education Union (NEU), welcomed suggestions of a 5% pay rise but feared it still amounted to a pay cut after...
Lifestyle
‘Ignorant fools acting stupid’: A travel agent who witnessed an hour-long fight involving roughly 60 people on a Carnival cruise spills the beans.
Lifestyle
Show me the honey! See how Mzansi’s biggest stars are prepping for a weekend of partying at the Durban July…
Lifestyle
Music star Taylor Swift is engaged to her actor boyfriend Joe Alwyn, Britain’s The Sun newspaper reported on Thursday.
Lifestyle
A hotel without walls probably won’t work in SA because of the country’s crime rate. It is however raking in thousands in Switzerland.
Entertainment
If she hasn’t already, Kate Bush may want to send Netflix a muffin basket.
Entertainment
“Little House on the Prairie” star Melissa Gilbert is remembering her late co-star Michael Landon, more than three decades after he died of pancreatic cancer at age 54.
Entertainment
Millie Bobby Brown will star in a new Netflix film from the Russo brothers, called “The Electric State.”
Entertainment
“Stranger Things” has taken the idea of playing the long game to heart a bit too literally, capping its super-sized fourth season with two sprawling episodes that total nearly four hours. Whether that’s a reward to fans or self-indulgence by the producers rests in the eye of the beholder, but after this, it’s hard to imagine many concluding that ending things with season five qualifies as...
Science/Tech
The UK is rattling off a series of international science agreements with a message to the European Union: if you don’t want our money, we’ll do deals elsewhere. From a report: Prime Minister Boris Johnson signed a memorandum of understanding with his New Zealand counterpart, Jacinda Ardern, on Friday, aimed at easing UK access to the Pacific nation’s quantum and agricultural technology. The UK...
Science/Tech
There can be no one unifying theory, writes Prof Jonathan Bard, while Nicholas Maxwell looks to the role of purposive actions and Pete Bibby says the fittest theory will survive
Stephen Buranyi misses some key points in his article (Do we need a new theory of evolution?, 28 June). Darwin saw novel speciation as resulting from natural selection acting on anatomical variants, but that simple...
Science/Tech
The EU has moved to rein in the “wild west” of crypto assets by agreeing a groundbreaking set of rules for the sector, adding to pressure on the UK and US to introduce their own curbs. From a report: Representatives from the European parliament and EU states inked an agreement late on Thursday that contains measures to guard against market abuse and manipulation, as well as requiring that...
Science/Tech
Facebook Groups are about to get some big changes, and if you’ve used Discord, the new approach should seem pretty darn familiar. From a report: Meta is testing a new left-aligned sidebar and channels list for Groups, and the changes are giving me some serious Discord vibes. Meta is even evoking Discord with a purple accent color. Central to the changes is a new sidebar that lists your groups...
Motoring
Hyryder’s drivetrain will be an all hybrid affair with all-wheel-drive set to be offered in combination with the range-topping powerunit.
Motoring
Spec is unchanged from the standard Expression model, bar the removal of the rear seats.
Motoring
Model that gave rise to the Toyota Urban Cruiser has been redesigned with standard mild-hybrid system, plus a new automatic gearbox.
Motoring
Free Practice sessions will be screened on SuperSport Channel 215 and F1 TV. Here’s when to tune in.
Health
About 2.3 million people are thought to have the virus – up half a million from the week before.
Health
Alan Titford and Sarah Jane Lloyd-Jones are accused of the manslaughter of their daughter Kaylea.
Health
Almost all of the UK’s Covid rules have ended, two years after they were introduced.
Health
Zika and dengue fever viruses alter the scent of humans and mice they infect, researchers say.
Nature
As resources are depleted on Earth, many scientists suggest the asteroid belt could be mined instead.
Nature
The biggest freshwater fish ever documented, weighing in at 300kg (661lb), is found in the Mekong river in Cambodia.
Nature
Across the UK, volunteer harvesters are helping to fight food waste by sending produce to food banks.
Nature
Women from across Australia will present a visual petition to MPs, calling for urgent action.