Alliance South Down MLA Patrick Brown resigns
The party said Mr Brown, first elected in 2022, was quitting due to “personal reasons”.
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News24 | Spy Bill will not prevent state capture, Parliament hears
The General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill will fail to prevent future state capture, which is precisely what it is supposed to prevent, a watchdog NGO in the intelligence sector told Parliament.
Five takeaways from day two of Trump’s New York hush money trial testimony
Prosecutors focus on ‘catch and kill’ scheme, accuse Trump of violating gag order in historic trial.
Olly Alexander to bring Eurovision magic to EastEnders
This year’s UK Eurovision entrant will make a surprise visit to Walford next month.
News24 | Azapo says Steve Biko being harassed ‘beyond the grave’ after vandalism of gravesite
Former liberation movement Azapo says the vandalism of Steve Biko’s grave in Qonce on Friday was tantamount to harassing the black consciousness icon from “beyond the grave”.
‘Attacks on UNRWA have nothing to do with neutrality,’ Lazzarini says
UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini said that attacks on his agency are aimed at stripping Palestinians of refugee status.
Hezbollah launches deepest attack inside Israel since Gaza war began
The attack comes after Hezbollah said Israeli forces killed one of its fighters in southern Lebanon.
A wine a mile: Marathon runner tastes 25 glasses
Tom Gilbey sampled 25 wines in a blind taste test challenge correctly identifying 21.
Sunak promises to boost UK defence spending by 2030
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledges to boost spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a ‘war footing’.
UN ‘horrified’ by Gaza hospital mass grave reports
Palestinian officials say more than 300 bodies have been found at Nasser and al-Shifa hospitals.
News24 | Eastern Cape Premier Mabuyane lashes out at mayor for going to court to block complaining residents
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has lashed out at Buffalo City Metro Mayor Princess Faku for going to court to interdict some residents who wanted to meet her over a barrage of service delivery concerns.
Male hippo in Japanese zoo found to be female
A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.
OPINIONISTA: Since 1929 — ‘swart gevaar’ the lethal secret sauce few white voters can resist
‘Swart gevaar’ (black peril) has been in the news a lot recently. But where does the term come from? And how can it still be alive and kicking?
‘Fire and forget’ in Gaza
Those who survive Israel’s genocidal bombardment may not survive the sight of death and destruction it leaves behind.
Relentless Sundowns two wins away from seventh successive PSL title
The irresistible Mamelodi Sundowns juggernaut edged closer to the record extending seventh successive Premier Soccer League (PSL) title with a 2-1 DStv Premiership win over Sekhukhune United at Loftus on Tuesday.
THE UNBEATABLES: Streaks ahead — the champions who just keep on winning
Winning (and unbeaten) streaks in sports are rare and when they come around they add allure to the individual or team sustaining that impressive run.
Dart joins Raducanu and Boulter in Madrid Open
Harriet Dart joins fellow Britons Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter in the main draw of the Madrid Open.
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Morning fog and some drizzle expected in some regions
The South African Weather Service predicts morning fog, with drizzle along the escarpment of some areas, otherwise it will be fine and warm in other parts of the country.
News24 | TotalEnergies to grow fuel trade with SA as shut refineries create ‘massive’ shortage
French oil major TotalEnergies plans to expand fuel trade with South Africa after a wave of refinery shutdowns sent imports soaring.
NATIONAL LETHARGY OP-ED: Steve Biko’s oft-quoted ‘black man, you are on your own’ is more relevant than ever
What the country needs urgently is a national project whose aim will be to instil in black people a strong, positive mindset that will give them the confidence to stand on their own instead of waiting for handouts from Pretoria or an employer.
‘Genetic origin of the child’: why court dismissed constitutional challenge to section 294 of Children’s Act
The Centre for Child Law has welcomed the judgment of the SCA