Blood scandal victims ‘harmed further’ by compensation delays
Payments need to be made fairer and faster, the chair of the public inquiry into the disaster says.
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US mercenaries linked to GHF fund “engaged in horrific crimes”
“There have been whistleblowers reporting that these individuals … Americans are firing upon Palestinians seeking aid.”
Resident doctors in England to strike for five days in July
The medics say the walkout can still be avoided if the government enters pay negotiations.
European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths in 10 days, study finds
Researchers find human-caused climate change raised temperatures by up to 4C, with 1,500 deaths linked directly to it.
Major update for SA travellers: US airports drop shoe removal rule
Under a new policy, US airports will no longer require passengers to remove their shoes during security screening.
Musk’s AI firm deletes offensive Grok posts after bot praises Hitler
Elon Musk’s xAI disabled Grok’s text replies and deleted posts after it praised Hitler and made anti-Semitic remarks.
Temu launches South African warehouse – What it means for local shoppers
Chinese e-commerce giant Temu has opened a local warehouse in South Africa, promising major benefits for shoppers.
Five rescued after suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthis on Red Sea vessel
Surge in Red Sea attacks after months of calm potentially signals revival of Houthis’ campaign over Gaza war.
Christian Horner sacked by Red Bull Racing F1 team
Red Bull boss exits the team after a stellar two decades that yielded eight Formula One Drivers’ World Championships.
Mango Airlines faces major setback in plans to resume flights
The Gauteng High Court has dealt a blow to Mango Airlines’ comeback by ruling that the carrier cannot implement its business rescue plan.
Post Office compensation schemes ‘cruel and never-ending’
Victims of the Post Office scandal say they have no faith in the government speeding up redress.
Archer to play first Test in more than four years
Jofra Archer will play his first Test in more than four years after being named in the England team to face India at Lord’s on Thursday.
‘Get your act together’: Post Office scandal victims’ message to PM
“Just stop being cruel to people”, one victim says.
Top European rights court says Russia broke international law in Ukraine
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News24 | Speaker asks 3 parliamentary committees to probe Senzo Mchunu allegations
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has assigned three parliamentary committees to consider allegations that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been colluding with criminal underworld players.
Why the future of AI may be open (and Chinese)
DeepSeek’s rise shows how Beijing is using free AI to outmanoeuvre the West.
Who better than Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize?
A war criminal nominating his enabler is peak Nobel Peace Prize history.
News24 | ‘Inappropriate’ antisemitism, Hitler praise posts on Musk AI chatbot Grok removed
Grok, the chatbot developed by the Elon Musk-founded company xAI, removed what it called “inappropriate” social media posts after complaints from X users and the Anti-Defamation League that Grok produced content with antisemitic tropes and praise for Adolf Hitler.
Speaker asks portfolio committees to investigate allegations against Mchunu
National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza has asked the portfolio committees on police, justice and constitutional development and the joint standing committee on intelligence to look into allegations of interference made against police minister Senzo Mchunu.
Cape Hawks boss named as acting crime intelligence commissioner
Veteran police officer Maj-Gen Solomon Makgato, head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations in the Western Cape, has been seconded to crime intelligence as acting divisional commissioner.