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Girl, 13, in court on attempted murder charges
Two teachers and a pupil were injured at a secondary school on Wednesday,
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Two teachers and a pupil were injured at a secondary school on Wednesday,
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The one-month-old baby boy was moved from Bristol children’s hospital to Rome.
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Robin Swann said the funding would restrict the health department in “use of drugs and therapies”.
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The board of Anglo American has unanimously rejected global mining giant BHP’s “opportunistic” proposed all-share takeover offer of the company valuing it at about R740 billion.
South Africa
Lawyers representing the DR Congo have written to Apple CEO Tim Cook demanding answers on the sourcing of minerals used to manufacture the company’s products. The lawyers shared concerns that Apple’s supply chain may be tainted by blood minerals — those obtained through unethical mining practices — from the DRC. Amsterdam & Partners said it… Read More »DRC Concerned about How Apple...
South Africa
Public Eye, a Swiss investigative organisation, sent samples of Nestlé baby-food products sold in Asia, Africa and Latin America to a Belgian laboratory for testing. The laboratory found in many cases that baby formula with no added sugar sold in Switzerland, Germany, France and the UK contained unhealthy levels of sugar when sold in countries… Read More »Nestlé Called Out on “Harmful...
South Africa
It has left at least 236 injured, the country’s Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said on Thursday. More than 10,000 houses have been damaged and upwards of 200,000 people have been affected, Majaliwa told the Tanzanian parliament in the capital Dodoma. The prime minister added that “the heavy El Nino rains, accompanied by strong winds and… Read More »Flooding in Tanzania has Killed More...
South Africa
According to reports, the Kenyan government has advised lawmakers against banning TikTok and instead recommended stricter rules to regulate the platform. “Rather than imposing a ban on TikTok, the ministry proposes adopting a co-regulation model,” the information and communication ministry said in an advisory to the panel, which was shared with Reuters on Thursday. The… Read More »Kenya...
World
In Gaza’s southernmost city, where more than a million Palestinians have sought shelter and where aid groups have centralized operations, worries have grown over a possible Israeli military operation.
World
Intelligence officials and lawmakers describe the Chinese-owned social media app as a national security threat. But they haven’t shared that evidence with the public.
World
Five of the 31 tanks have already been lost to Russian attacks in Ukraine, where the use of surveillance and hunter-killer drones had made it difficult for them to operate.
World
A Ukrainian court ordered on Friday for Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky to be taken into custody over allegations of his involvement in an illegal acquisition of state-owned land worth about $7 million.
Africa
The policing minister appeared to ask an audience member if Rwanda and Congo were different countries.
Africa
Three more African countries have joined a rollout of malaria vaccines targeting millions of children in a continent that accounts for 95 percent of malaria deaths, the UN said Thursday.
Africa
Tanzania on Thursday dismissed as “unfounded” allegations of killings, reape rights abuses and the planned evictions of over 20 000 people that led the World Bank to suspend funding for a $150 million conservation project.
Africa
Burkina Faso’s military in February summarily executed about 223 villagers, including at least 56 children, as part of a campaign against civilians accused of collaborating with jihadist militants, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said.
Business
Investors are expecting a rally in South African stocks in the near future, with many taking a “wait and see” approach.
Business
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) said on Friday it has named Sayurie Naidoo as its CFO and executive director with effect from 1 May, replacing Craig Miller, who has taken up the position of CEO.
Business
Business
Sentiment around interest rates in the US and other global markets is slowly shifting, and the possibility of a flip in South Africa—while not likely—can’t be discounted.
Politics
The IEC has disbursed R342 million to be shared among political parties in the national legislature.
Politics
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa will first visit Botshabelo and then wrap up in Bloemfontein.
Politics
The IFP in the North West voiced concerns regarding the removal of its election posters.
Politics
Tracking the progress of South Africa’s 30-year-olds as they navigate education, work, anxiety and hope
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Sport
All you need to know.
Sport
Orlando Pirates will be back to play DStv Premiership football this weekend. Three key players will remain in Johannesburg.
Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns’ No 1 and Bafana Bafana captain, Ronwen Williams, has made a passionate plea to all South Africans to support the Brazilians in their quest to be African champions again.
Sport
Monnapule Saleng is reportedly submitted a transfer request and could leave Orlando Pirates before next season.
Education
Lessons from a tumultuous summer.
Education
Teachers say behaviour getting worse as survey also shows parents getting less supportive of school policies
Only two in five children in England say they always feel safe at school, according to a government survey, and teachers from across Britain have told the Guardian they have seen pupils’ behaviour deteriorate over the last two years.
Teachers said violence and abuse aimed at school staff...
Education
Police have arrested dozens of students across US universities this week after a crackdown on pro-Palestine protests on campuses. Erum Salam and Margaret Sullivan report from New York
As the Israel-Gaza war grinds on amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, the world’s attention this week was captured by a battle on the campuses of elite US universities. Pro-Palestine student protesters were...
Education
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa has for many years been a strong player in several areas of world-class research. Some of the country’s researchers have made major contributions in areas like the biomedical sciences, palaeontology and astronomy
Lifestyle
According to author Melinda Ferguson, ‘crazy stuff went down’ at the Pepperclub Hotel between Anele Tembe and AKA…
Lifestyle
South African beauty Candice Swanepoel took Miami by storm in a dazzling photoshoot alongside fellow supermodel Kate Upton.
Lifestyle
Can cats truly enjoy pancakes occasionally, or might the sugar and dairy content cause problems due to their lactose intolerance?
Lifestyle
The gig economy in South Africa – multiple-income earners – is thriving. Now there’s a platform to take your side hustle to the next level …
Entertainment
Entertainment
The Women King star Chioma Umeala is driven by closing the gap in terms of representation for black women in the world of animé.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Science/Tech
One mobile network recorded iPhone users getting 248% faster download speeds on average.
Science/Tech
“A clock is ticking on one of America’s most famous apps.”
Science/Tech
The Hisense H760FS-ID is a stylish fridge with a premium appearance and a flat door design that discretely integrates into any kitchen.
Science/Tech
The Information Regulator looks to streamline compliance, as it prepares an online portal for PAIA annual report submissions.
Motoring
Newly launched Chery-owned brand’s latest models will also be the most powerful ever sold in local soil.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Accusations and ensuing saga involving F1 boss Christian Horner has reportedly been cited as the reasons for Newey’s rumoured departure.
Health
A historian and sociologist of science re-examines the “posture panic” of the last century. You’ll want to sit down for this.
Health
There is no evidence that the milk is unsafe to drink, scientists say. But the survey result strongly hints that the outbreak may be widespread.
Health
As a childbirth educator and maternal advocate, she promoted a profession that provides comfort to women giving birth and offers postpartum care as well.
Health
Facts and common misconceptions about some of America’s most widely used drugs.
Nature
The South African Weather Service is partnering with French company Meteorage to improve the use of lightning data for the safety of people, animals and infrastructure.
Nature
The World Bank is advising South Africa’s National Treasury on a climate risk strategy after floods in recent years caused billions of dollars of damage.
Nature
More than 530 stranded loggerhead turtle hatchlings have been admitted to the Cape Town aquarium’s Turtle Conservation Centre in just two weeks.
Nature
Last week, the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal was mopping up damage after being battered by heavy, unexpected rainfall over the weekend. How seriously should your political party take such issues? Here’s what voters think.