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Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse
A man set himself on fire outside the New York courthouse as a full jury was selected for Donald Trump’s criminal trial.
FRIDAY, 19 APRIL 2024, 21:53
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A man set himself on fire outside the New York courthouse as a full jury was selected for Donald Trump’s criminal trial.
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The first arrests effected since a string of kidnappings started plaguing Nelson Mandela Bay last year are now null and void after the Hawks in the Eastern Cape released the suspects, despite two of them being on the scene where the latest victim was found.
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Drug seizures, mainly of cocaine and cannabis resin, have soared in the region, according to a UN report.
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Leighton James, the former Burnley Swansea and Wales winger, dies at the age of 71.
South Africa
Residents are frustrated and worried they may spend the weekend without electricity,
South Africa
Three suspects have been arrested by police in connection with the murders of Rand Water executive.
South Africa
Mashatile says government intends to provide internet connection to more households.
South Africa
Minister Dr Phaahla announced that his department has found a solution to the current difficulty.
World
The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in raw milk from infected animals, the WHO said Friday, though how long the virus can survive in milk is unknown.
World
Israel and Iran seem to be downplaying the attack, the latest in a series of retaliatory strikes between the two. Analysts say that could be a sign of the de-escalation world leaders are calling for.
World
India began voting Friday in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
World
Twenty-six hotels that already have permits can move forward, but after that a hotel can only be built if one shuts down. Tourists spent about 20.7 million nights in Amsterdam hotels last year.
Africa
The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, damaging its cabin area.
Africa
Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.
Africa
Sprinter Christine Mboma says an enforced hiatus impacted her mental health but she did not lose hope of a return.
Africa
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.
Business
An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.
Business
A 4-bedroom house is for sale in an incredibly popular area of Plettenberg Bay, where properties are rarely on the market.
Business
A top lawyer says he and others missed a finding in 2014 that the software could be accessed remotely.
Business
The Pretoria High Court nullified a R5 billion UIF contract awarded to Thuja Capital and restrained owner Mthunzi Mdwaba from making corruption allegations against various ministers.
Politics
Ramaphosa says government is working flat out to address the water crisis in some parts of KZN.
Politics
Minister Thandi Modise has received a request from Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula for legal assistance.
Politics
Steenhuisen made the comments in Springs today.
Politics
Ramaphosa says the governing party has the upper hand in the province.
Sport
Can’t argue with this.
Sport
Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final between holders Manchester City and eight-time winners Chelsea will be shown live on the BBC.
Sport
Joe Root and Harry Brook are out for five and three as Middlesex bowl out Yorkshire for 159 and reach stumps on 84-2 in reply.
Sport
Emma Hayes says she is “not thinking about fairy tales” as Chelsea prepare to face Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League semi-finals.
Education
Labour also turns down European Commission’s proposal, which would allow young Britons to live, study and work in EU
Rishi Sunak has rejected an EU offer to strike a post-Brexit deal to allow young Britons to live, study or work in the bloc for up to four years.
The prime minister declined the European Commission’s surprise proposal of a youth mobility scheme for people aged between 18 and 30...
Education
[The Herald] The liberation war was fought and Independence won in 1980 but some subversive elements continue to undermine the gains of the struggle.
Education
David McCormick has often spoken about his modest upbringing on a farm in Pennsylvania. A close look at his past tells a different story.
Education
If Columbia can’t protect free speech, what hope is there for America’s institutions?
Lifestyle
GBV activists Women For Change have backed author Melinda Ferguson’s new book about Anele Tembe and the circumstances around her death.
Lifestyle
New #RHODurban additions Ameigh Thompson and Zama Ngcobo have taken their on-screen feud off the reality TV series.
Lifestyle
Amapiano King, Kabza De Small took to social media to announce the new Scorpion Kings album amid fallout rumours with DJ Maphorisa.
Lifestyle
Watch this viral pet video that will leave you in “awes” and “lols”. Buckle up, you are not ready for this cuteness overload!
Entertainment
Entertainment
The feud between RHODurban stars Zama Ngcobo and Ameigh Thompson has spilled over from the small screen onto social media platforms.
Entertainment
President Ya Straata’s new single Pressure is aptly titled because it highlights the attitude of overcoming constraints to perform at your best as artists and athletes.
Entertainment
Science/Tech
Microsoft Research Asia earlier this week unveiled VASA-1, an AI model that can create a synchronized animated video of a person talking or singing from a single photo and an existing audio track. ArsTechnica: In the future, it could power virtual avatars that render locally and don’t require video feeds — or allow anyone with similar tools to take a photo of a person found online and make them...
Science/Tech
Manish Lachwani, who founded the software start-up HeadSpin, is the latest tech entrepreneur to face time in prison in recent years.
Science/Tech
From Spaceman to Suzume, here are our picks for the best streaming titles to feast your eyes on.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: TCS, Infosys, and Wipro, India’s top three IT outsourcing firms, have collectively seen their workforce shrink for the first time in at least 20 years. The trio reported a combined reduction of more than 63,750 employees in the financial year ending March 31, 2024.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
KTM rider Brad Binder reveals that having mates over in abundance affords him the luxury of overseeing things.
Motoring
Health
Among those with substance use disorders who have been referred to child welfare, less than half received medication or counseling.
Health
Mammography can miss tumors in women with dense breasts, so their doctors often include ultrasound or M.R.I. scans. Patients often wind up paying the bill.
Health
As record heat enveloped the nation, the rate of emergency room visits increased compared with the previous five years, a sign of the major health risks of high temperatures.
Health
The change followed a sweeping review by England’s National Health Service that found “remarkably weak” evidence for youth gender treatments.
Nature
Sustainable Energy Africa is helping municipalities across the country build their capacity to register rooftop solar PV.
Nature
Corporate climate lobbying is recognised globally as a threat to effective climate change policy, the private and public sectors in SA do not perceive closed-door engagements to be problematic, write Caroline James and Emma Schuster.
Nature
Industry stakeholders requested guidelines be put in place for up to Stage 16 of load shedding in order to reduce the risk of human error in an emergency situation, says Vally Padayachee.
Nature
While battery electric vehicles have dominated the transition conversation in transport, it’s looking increasingly likely that other technologies will also have a role to play.