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From Anti-Wokeness to the Confederate States of America
The campaign against ‘woke’ is no ordinary culture war skirmish – it is a project to restore the violence of white rule.
Emotional Algerian UN envoy reads Mariam Abu Daqqa’s letter to her son
Algeria’s UN ambassador Amar Bendjama delivered an emotional address as he read a farewell letter by Palestinian journal
Furious Ostapenka lashes out at Townsend on court after US Open loss
Ostapenko unleashed a verbal volley at her American opponent for being disrespectful during their second-round match.
News24 | Electricity shock: Steeper price hikes announced after regulator’s errors
Eskom and the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) have reached an out-of-court settlement that will further raise tariffs for 2026/27 and 2027/28
Changes proposed to Wales holiday let tax rules
Mark Drakeford says he has “listened” and is proposing “small changes” to the controversial rules.
News24 | ‘We can’t just say that this shouldn’t happen’: Police seek motive for US church mass shooter
Investigators were seeking to find out why a heavily-armed shooter opened fire on school children at a church service in Minneapolis, killing two pupils and wounding 17 people in the latest violent tragedy to jolt the US.
Several killed, dozens wounded in Russian attack on Ukrainian capital
Explosions and smoke fill Kyiv’s predawn skies as Russia targets residential buildings with drones and missiles.
‘Martin’s mess exposed – but when will it end?’
BBC Scotland chief sportswriter Tom English on Russell Martin’s troubling beginning at Rangers.
Salah, Fernandes and Wood – FPL tips & team of week
Is it time to move on from Cole Palmer? How do you replace Bukayo Saka? And the age-old question of Erling Haaland or Mohamed Salah?
UK car sales to US rise following tariff deal
The increase comes after three months in a row of falling sales, according to industry data.
Xi shows Trump who holds the cards by hosting Kim and Putin
The leaders of North Korea and Russia will attend China’s military parade next week – a win for Xi.
27 women driving change in the South African motor industry
Join as as we celebrate leaders steering the sector for better
‘An exceptional woman’: Ramaphosa mourns EWN’s Tshidi Madia
President Cyril Ramaphosa and several political parties paid tribute to EWN’s Matshidiso “Tshidi” Madia following her death.
Walters’ enthusiasm fuels Ashes anticipation
After a 22-year absence, rugby league’s Ashes rivalry between England and Australia returns, and Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters cannot wait.
Zuma and Sibiya cases against state set down for September
Jacob Zuma wants the court to set aside police minister Senzo Mchunu’s leave and the appointment of Firoz Cachalia as acting minister
India-Pakistan missile race heats up, but China in crosshairs, too
South Asia’s missile race is heating up. But India and Pakistan aren’t only eyeing each other, say analysts.
Malema hate speech ruling welcomed but EFF vows to appeal
The South African Human Rights Commission has welcomed Wednesday’s Equality Court judgment which found EFF leader Julius Malema guilty of hate speech for utterances made at a rally in 2022.
Nersa, Eskom conclude settlement deal
The National Energy Regulator of SA has entered into a settlement with Eskom, giving it an additional R54bn over three years on top of the R1.2-trillion is has already approved.
What is famine, and how is it determined?
Famine doesn’t happen naturally. It’s political. Gaza joins the short list of places where conflict starves people.