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UK to expel Russian diplomat for spying – Cleverly
The home secretary says the diplomat is an “undeclared” military intelligence officer.
WEDNESDAY, 08 MAY 2024, 15:50
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The home secretary says the diplomat is an “undeclared” military intelligence officer.
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A top barrister admitted that the Post Office should have disclosed certain information to subpostmasters.
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The man who was accosted by several presidential protection officers on the N1 highway recounted how he thought he was about to be hijacked when he saw a vehicle travelling alongside him, with the occupants pointing firearms at him.
South Africa
This first edition marks a nexus for innovation and talent development within the hospitality and tourism industry in South Africa The Middle East & Africa Future Leaders Challenge (FLC) will host its first South African edition on 8th and 9th May 2024 in Johannesburg. Following highly successful inaugural editions in Dubai and Morocco, this event has established itself as… Read More...
South Africa
Mashatile meets with Rand Water leadership to address water challenges
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has stressed the significance of strategic engagement and collaboration in light of the water shortages affecting many municipalities, including those in Gauteng.
The Deputy President was addressing the leadership of Rand Water in his role as the Chairperson of the Water Task...
South Africa
More than 200 emergency services staff are on the scene.
South Africa
Threats to informal traders will not be tolerated
Ekurhuleni MMC for Community Safety, Sizakele Masuku, has called on the metro police to deal with threats of violence directed at spaza shop owners in townships. Masuku gave the directive to the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) following a brief visit to a spaza shop owner, Thulani Khumalo, on Tuesday after he...
World
Rescue-and-search operations continue for a third day after a building under construction collapsed.
World
TikTok is challenging a new law that would ban the app if it doesn’t find a buyer, citing free speech supression. The U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel over fears they could be used in Rafah.
World
A court in Pakistan granted a request on Wednesday by the wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be moved to jail, her lawyer said, instead of the house arrest ordered by the government.
World
Residents of the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre describe the devastation caused by recent floods.
Africa
Ahmed Hafnaoui’s defence of his men’s 400m freestyle title at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is in doubt because of injury.
Africa
The divisive leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters threatens to hoover votes up from the ruling party.
Africa
Jersey has seized £829,500 from a corrupt trust and returned it to authorities in Mozambique.
Africa
When Mozambique gained independence from Portugal in 1975, Daniel Francisco Chapo was only 2 years old. Now he will be the presidential candidate for Frelimo, that country’s ruling party since independence.
Business
While the Bud Light controversy appears to still haunt it in the US, AB InBev has reported revenue growth in 75% of its markets, including SA, where it delivered a record double-digit top- and bottom-line quarterly performance.
Business
Increased instances of theft have left power utility Eskom no choice but to look for alternatives – in the hopes of saving billions.
Business
April was a strong month for several nowcast indicators in South Africa, but the country is not out of the woods yet.
Business
South Africa proposes a new timeline for closing coal-fired power plants to secure $2.5 billion in climate finance, says an agency in Presidency.
Politics
Labour Party says it was unable to comply with the IEC’s March 8 deadline due to technical glitches.
Politics
The Electoral Commission of South Africa says a timely judgment by the Constitutional Court on Jacob Zuma’s eligibility to contest for parliament in this month’s elections will be important for a free and fair election outcome.
Politics
The ANC secretary general said that despite ‘challenges’ voters should stick with their ANC ‘home’
Politics
Moeng says there is nothing wrong with what the DA is saying in it’s latest election advert.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have made contact with a coach who is a CAF Champions League knockout rounds specialist and a familiar face to the PSL.
Sport
Itumeleng Khune’s future with Kaizer Chiefs hangs in the balance, alongside the potential departure of a rising shot-stopper to Sundowns.
Sport
A veteran Orlando Pirates star who’s contract was set to expire is believed to have been rewarded for his latest form with an extension!
Sport
The Olympic flame arrives in Marseille amid an “unprecedented level of security,” 79 days before the opening ceremony of the Paris Games.
Education
[Premium Times] The vice-chancellor argued that university staff were being paid salaries not commensurate with the volume of their work in the institution.
Education
Activists, university officials and political leaders are deeply divided over what, precisely, constitutes antisemitism.
Education
[GroundUp] Calls for “academic boycott of apartheid Israel”
Education
Shalina Patel’s book highlights stories traditionally left out of the textbooks, particular those of women and people of colour
Adults need to revisit their history lessons to learn where their “blind spots” are after schools failed to thoroughly teach them about colonialism and empire, according to a leading history teacher.
This is the aim of a new book, The History Lessons, by the...
Lifestyle
Discover daily furry fun facts. Whether adorable or kind of gross, our pets never cease to amaze us. Join us in exploring their world!
Lifestyle
Mzansi eats are uniquely South African dishes we associate with our families and homes. From skilpadjies to dry wors, here’s five of our favourites.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Following hospitalisation last week, businesswoman and Ukhozi FM presenter Zanele Mbokazi’s illness has been revealed.
Entertainment
“I prayed for answers,” Costa Titch’s mother said, describing the 12 months of living without her son as “a long ongoing nightmare”.
Entertainment
Entertainment
SPONSORED | Featuring a powerhouse of top female talent from across the continent, this Africa Day celebration promises no shortage of song, dance, food and fun
Entertainment
SPONSORED | Amapiano sensation fronts the campaign for the newest smartphones in the brand’s Galaxy A series: the Galaxy A 55 5G and A35 5G
Science/Tech
HUAWEI Consumer Business Group today announced last night at the launch held in Dubai the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3, the latest edition of the brand’s WATCH FIT Series. Since its inception, maintaining a fashionable, trendy and slim profile has been the guiding design principle of the HUAWEI WATCH FIT series of square watches. Following four […]
Science/Tech
Ofcom has taken a major step in setting out plans to protect children online, but hurdles remain.
Science/Tech
Headphone jacks are endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are our favorite smartphones that still let you plug and play.
Science/Tech
We calculated the tax motorists pay when they fill their tanks completely. We selected tank sizes ranging from 45 litres to 80 litres.
Motoring
Motoring
Positioned between the Competition and CSL, the CS will be offered locally, but in a limited production capacity.
Motoring
Its unexpected entry into the South African market two months ago, Chinese automaker, LDV, has announced official price and spec…
Motoring
Red Bull KTM star hopeful Jozi can be added to MotoGP calendar in two to three years.
Health
The presidential candidate has faced previously undisclosed health issues, including a parasite that he said ate part of his brain.
Health
A Jewish doctor speaks of being abused by a colleague, as reports to the GMC of antisemitism surge.
Health
Tia Gordon, 11, was given painkillers for tummy bugs and migraines before the tumour was discovered.
Health
Using powerful technologies, scientists found staggering amounts of lead and other toxic substances in the composer’s hair that may have come from wine, or other sources.
Nature
Maize output in Zimbabwe will drop by almost three-quarters this year as the nation experiences its worst drought in four decades, according to the government.
Nature
Sperm whales, the largest of the toothed whales, communicate using bursts of clicking noises – called codas – sounding a bit like Morse code.
Nature
As part of its plans to add 1 000MW of independent power by 2026, the City of Tshwane plans to lease two of its mothballed coal power stations and also has not ruled out nuclear power.
Nature
Following the Covid-19 pandemic, office workspaces changed to hybrid and work-from-home models leaving behind unused furniture, but these items have been given a second-life as upcycled art.