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Afrikaner ‘refugee’ seeks US haven from luxury of St Helena Bay
Afrikaner ‘refugee’ applicant SJ du Venage wants US asylum from a wealthy SA coastal town, despite admitting he has never faced persecution.
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Afrikaner ‘refugee’ applicant SJ du Venage wants US asylum from a wealthy SA coastal town, despite admitting he has never faced persecution.

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What used to be the brand’s flagship SUV feels like an extension of the Tiggo 7 instead of a genuine upgrade

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The tool allows researchers and policymakers to track links between extreme weather, heatwaves, flooding and health outcomes
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South Africa
SIU says bursaries were awarded to foreign nationals officials, relatives and unqualified recipients

South Africa
Johannesburg Water says Rand Water has completed the first phase of its maintenance programme.
South Africa
Mashatile secures investment commitments during India visit
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa has secured commitments from Indian business leaders to expand investments in key sectors of the economy following the successful conclusion of the first leg of his working visit to India.Addressing members of the media on Tuesday upon the conclusion of the first leg of his...
South Africa
Government intensifies fight against corruption, illegal immigration
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will intensify efforts to combat corruption, address illegal immigration, tackle the water crisis and turn around struggling municipalities as part of a broader drive to build a capable and developmental State.Addressing Parliament during the Presidency Budget Vote on...

World
Melissa Rein Lively accepted a caution, while an assault by beating charge against her was withdrawn.

World
The singer reported a series of “deeply alarming” incidents at her house to Los Angeles police.

World
The European Union has moved forward with an overhaul of its migration policy, aiming to ramp up deportations and build detention centers abroad. Critics compared the regulation to the immigration strategy of the Trump administration.

World
Sri Lanka was careening from crisis to crisis, then came the Mideast war. People say they’ve got no buffer left.

Africa
The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.

Africa
Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Africa
The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.

Africa
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been named in Ghana’s preliminary squad for the World Cup.

Business
New data shares that the cost of a single burger has increased by R64 in the last three decades in South Africa—far outstripping inflation.
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Business
South Africa’s middle class continue to struggle with their repayments, with 43% of respondents defaulting in the latest Eighty20 Credit Stress Report.

Politics
Mbali Shinga will on Tuesday file court papers to challenge her dismissal from the NFP.

Politics
Karl Sander is back to testify at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony from Warrant Officer Karl Sander

Politics
Thirty-one MPs have been appointed to the Section 89 Committee.

Sport
Ouaddou says he is exhausted after guiding Orlando Pirates to a historic treble. But could there be more to his comments than meets the eye?

Sport
GAA President Jarlath Burns says comparing Dublin manager Ger Brennan’s 12-week suspension to the Central Competitions Control Committee’s [CCCC] decision not to punish Donegal boss Jim McGuinness is like “comparing apples to oranges”.

Sport
Defender Taylor Hinds withdraws from the England squad after suffering an ankle injury last week.

Sport
Johan Grobbelaar says the Bulls are peaking at the right moment as they head into Saturday’s URC semi-final against Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Evangelical Presbyterian (EP) Church College of Education at Amedzofe in the Ho-West District of the Volta Region, has launched its 80th anniversary celebration with a fund raising to finance legacy projects at the College.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] A Professor of Applied English Linguistics, Prof. Joseph Benjamin Archibald Afful, has called for a comprehensive review and redesign of foundational learning programmes in Ghanaian universities to ensure they meet contemporary global demands and remain relevant.
Education
[Liberian Observer] The National Teachers Association of Liberia Credit Union Cooperative Society (NTALCUCS) has announced a net surplus of more than L$20.4 million for the 2025 fiscal year and officially broken ground for the construction of its first permanent headquarters, signaling a new phase in the growth of one of Liberia’s fastest-growing cooperative financial institutions.
Education
[Liberian Observer] The University of Liberia (UL) on Friday officially launched a Division of Athletics and Sports – the first ever, as the university institutionalizes athletics and sports and recognizes them as vital contributors to academic achievement, community engagement, and national development.

Lifestyle
Essie Apparel store is a dream come true for Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa.
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Lifestyle
Trevor Noah’s recent podast touched on xenophobic attacks against illegal immigrants and a deadline for them to vacate South Africa…
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Entertainment
Attorneys for US actress Blake Likely were back in front of a New York judge on Monday to demand legal fees and damages from “It Ends with Us” co-star Justin Baldoni, after a settlement was reached last month in their years-long legal battle.

Entertainment
This warm, golden baked Camembert with honey and herbs is the ultimate Meatless Monday starter.

Entertainment
Gauteng health MEC partially won an appeal, but was directed to compensate the woman over the removal of her uterus.

Entertainment
Miss South Africa 1997 and pharmacist Kerishnie Naiker has opened up about the profound wisdom instilled by her late parents.

Science/Tech
UPPER MARLBORO, MD (PinionNewswire) — “When in the Course of human events…” Those historic words from the Declaration of Independence helped launch a nation founded on the revolutionary belief that freedom belongs to all people. The Declaration further proclaimed a principle that continues to inspire generations of Americans: “All Men Are Created Equal.” In honor […]

Science/Tech
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will intensify efforts to grow the economy, create jobs and attract investment, despite growing global uncertainties that threaten South Africa’s economic recovery. Delivering the Presidency Budget Vote in the National Assembly on Tuesday, President Ramaphosa said the Presidency remains focused on driving inclusive growth and job creation, reducing...

Science/Tech
Alternative payments did not become everyday tools because they looked trendy. They became everyday tools because they solved specific frictions at checkout. Online casino platforms helped accelerate that shift by forcing payment products to perform under pressure. Deposits must clear fast. Refunds must follow clear rules. Fraud controls must work without blocking legitimate users. When […]

Science/Tech
Telkom CEO Serame Taukobong sees at least four to five more years of data-driven growth, and not only on mobile.
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Health
Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.
Health
A chronic lack of investment in development of better tests has left clinicians blind and allows deadly viruses to spread unchecked.
Health
A Mellon heir transferred the adjacent Connecticut properties, covering about 300 acres, at no cost to Children’s Health Defense last year.

Health
New cases of genital herpes have increased, while many other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have started to decline.