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Ngidi, Markram star as SA storm into World Cup semis
Rabada chips in with two key wickets in win over Windies
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China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting
No official reason for the removal was given, but it comes ahead of the country’s key Two Sessions meeting.

South Africa
Vietnamese man appears in court on wildlife trafficking charge
He was intercepted at the airport before he could board a flight to Singapore earlier this week.

South Africa
Investigating officer tells court that pig farmer Zachariah Olivier wanted to confess to the killings
Maria Makgato and Kudzai Ndlovu, were shot and killed at a dumping site at Onverwacht farm.

South Africa
Gauteng ramps up fight against foot-and-mouth disease
More than 260 000 animals have been affected by the outbreak.

South Africa
Man handed life sentence for raping stepdaughter for 13 years
The court heard that the minor was sexually abused by the man since the age of three.

World
Airstrikes hit Afghan capital of Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan
Pakistan carried out airstrikes hours after Afghanistan launched a cross-border attack in the latest escalation of violence between the neighboring countries. The clashes are making a Qatar-mediated ceasefire appear increasingly shaky.

World
Pakistan’s defense minister says that there is now ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after latest strikes
Pakistan’s defense minister said that his country ran out of “patience” and considers that there is now an “open war” with Afghanistan, after both countries launched strikes following an Afghan cross-border attack.

World
The Boys’ Love at the heart of Heated Rivalry is a familiar tale in Asia
Same-sex romance has flourished in Asia as a haven of fantasy and escapism for women and the queer community.

World
As Trump dismantles asylum programs, Russians and Ukrainians fear for future
The Trump administration has been sending asylum seekers from Ukraine and Russia back to a warzone. One family in Minnesota says they fear for their lives.

Africa
Kenyan charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine
A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Africa
Girl, 14, shot dead as South Africa’s ‘taxi wars’ hit school
Violence has plagued South Africa’s highly competitive and lucrative taxi industry for decades.

Africa
Nigeria to hold inquest into death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s toddler
The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.

Africa
Is Ethiopia heading back to war in Tigray?
Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

Business
Thousands of jobs on the line in South Africa – with Eskom told to cut prices
Solidarity has warned that thousands of jobs could be lost if smelters do not get their wish for massively discounted electricity prices.

Business
Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department’s supply chain.

Business
Jack Dorsey’s Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI
The Twitter co-founder says artificial intelligence “fundamentally changes what it means to build and run a company.”

Business
Why you can’t get a signal at festivals and sports matches
Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

Politics
Linda Gxasheka returns to the stand at the Madlanga Commission
Suspended Ekurhuleni HR Head Linda Gxasheka is accused of protecting Julius Mkhwanazi.

Politics
O’Sullivan breached Parliamentary rules: EFF
Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan walked out of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee in Cape Town.

Politics
ANC Free State leaders accused of milking troubled municipality
The ANC provincial working committee in the Free State has been accused of defying the party’s deployees in government, resulting in the near collapse of the Matjhabeng local municipality. Sources say provincial chairperson Mxolisi Dukwana and secretary Polediso Motsoeneng have used their political power to undermine premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae’s intervention in the municipality, which is […]

Politics
‘We live in human faeces’, Matjhabeng residents say
In Thabong township, many children have sores on their hands and feet, which locals say are caused by contact with sewage

Sport
Williams exits Welsh Open as Higgins and Robertson progress
Two-time champion Mark Williams is out of the Welsh Open, while John Higgins and Neil Robertson progress to the quarter-finals.

Sport
Nine-try Wigan hammer Leigh to keep up strong start
Wigan Warriors run in nine tries to hammer local rivals Leigh and continue their impressive start to the 2026 Super League season.

Sport
Klopp exit talk ‘nonsense’ – Friday’s gossip
Speculation around Jurgen Klopp’s role with Red Bull is dismissed, Chelsea remain in pole position to land Murillo, Wolves’ asking price for Mateus Mane puts off Liverpool and Manchester United, plus more.

Sport
Out of Europe – now Celtic face critical fortnight
After exiting the Europa League, Celtic face a season-defining fortnight in the fight for the league and Scottish Cup.
Education
Trump’s Foreign Policy: Resurrecting Empire
President Trump’s approach is a revival of the mission of empire — acquiring the territories and resources of sovereign peoples.
Education
Nigeria: Nigeria’s 7 Million Disabled Children Deserve Better Access to Education
[This Day] Just last December, the United Nations marked the International Day of Persons with disabilities reinforcing global commitment to disability inclusion in all aspects of social, economic, cultural and political life of people with disabilities.
Education
Sudan: Teachers – ‘Separate Exams Will Entrench Division in Sudan’
[Dabanga] Nyala / Khartoum — The Sudanese Teachers Committee warned on Wednesday that “the multiplicity of decision-making centres regarding secondary school certificate examinations, and links to areas of military control, practically opens the door to a divided educational reality, and indicates a de facto separation of the Sudanese state, even if it is not officially declared”.
Education
Los Angeles School Board Will Meet to Discuss Superintendent After F.B.I. Raid
The meeting comes after agents raided the home and office of Alberto Carvalho, the Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent. The F.B.I. also searched the Florida home of a consultant with ties to the schools chief.

Lifestyle
‘My missus’: Sacha FINALLY goes public with girlfriend
No more hiding! Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has finally confirmed his romance with model and influencer, Sarah Langa…

Lifestyle
Cape Town transgender woman celebrates new ID document: ‘I’m complete!’
Cape Town transgender content creator Meghan Saulse is celebrating a milestone – receiving her gender-affirming identity document…

Lifestyle
‘God bless America!’: Afrikaner refugee claps back at food donation criticism
An Afrikaner refugee has disputed claims he is living on US welfare after posting pictures of a food hamper…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
SOEs strike out as SAA leads the pack
SAA is now attempting to have its pilots and flight crew declared “essential service” personnel so they may not strike for better wages.

Entertainment
Ramaphosa moves inquiry into Iran’s participation in naval drill to Presidency
This was not the first controversy involving the South African military and Iran.

Entertainment
Cosatu members protest steep Gems contribution hike
Cosatu says Gems ignored inflation guidance, leaving workers struggling with capped benefits and rising contributions.

Entertainment
Bulls v Sharks: Both teams say it’s all about the top eight
The Sharks have brought six Springboks into their starting XV while the Bulls hope to reinstate their ‘Loftus fortress’.
Science/Tech
India Built the World’s Back Office. A.I. Is Starting to Shrink It.
Artificial intelligence promises to automate the white-collar work that made India a tech powerhouse. The country is racing to adapt before it’s too late.

Science/Tech
AztecaLytix Launches Public Beta: Driving Analytics Efficiency and Automation with AI
New York, USA — AztecaLytix today announced the public beta launch of its AI-driven data analytics platform. Designed specifically for data analysts, enterprise strategy teams, and financial researchers, the platform utilizes specialized Transformer architectures to convert natural language into precise SQL queries and interactive visualizations. By eliminating the technical friction of...

Science/Tech
Only 5 Days Left for BlockDAG’s $0.0001 Entry & 500x Launch Upside! – Stellar & Zcash Chase Ambitious 2026 Targets
It’s 2026, and traders are watching every minor price shift in big names as they continue to test important levels. Volatility remains high, and many traders are looking for clarity on which projects are showing strength and which are not. The Stellar price and Zcash price prediction both reflect this uncertainty. Stellar hovering near $0.15 […]
Science/Tech
Anthropic CEO Says AI Company ‘Cannot In Good Conscience Accede’ To Pentagon
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said Thursday the artificial intelligence company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s demands to allow wider use of its technology. The maker of the AI chatbot Claude said in a statement that it’s not walking away from negotiations, but that new contract language received from the Defense...

Motoring
Nissan’s 60-year run in South Africa coming to an end
Nissan’s factory in Gauteng, which has been around since 1966, will soon be sold to a Chinese car brand.
Motoring

Motoring
This type of car is quietly taking over South Africa
South Africa’s car market is witnessing the rise of a new class of vehicle.

Motoring
New VW Golf GTI launched in South Africa – Pricing and features
The latest VW Golf GTI hot hatch is officially on sale in South Africa.
Health
C.D.C.’s New Acting Director Draws Unexpected Praise From Agency Staff
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who was appointed to the role last week, has offered to publicly endorse vaccination, in particular the measles vaccine, winning over some agency employees.

Health
‘Midwives didn’t listen’ says premature baby’s mum
Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.
Health
‘The Pitt’ Is Showing Us the Complicated Reality of Psychosis
Subtle signs of mental distress often emerge before severe symptoms.
Health
New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000
The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.