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Victims bill sets out major changes to justice system
MSPs at Holyrood will debate wide ranging reforms to the legal system to support victims.
TUESDAY, 23 APRIL 2024, 07:33
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MSPs at Holyrood will debate wide ranging reforms to the legal system to support victims.
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NI Water says the spills will continue unless it gets more funding to improve the sewerage network.
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The two helicopters were practising for an aerial display at the naval base of Lumut at the time of the incident.
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Nelly Korda’s run of five consecutive wins should mark her out as one of the sporting greats of our time, writes Iain Carter.
South Africa
It is unlikely that the controversial General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill (GILAB) will be passed before the end of this parliamentary term.
South Africa
The decision grants citizens of these countries visa-free entry for up to 90 days for business and tourism purposes. The new exemption also benefits the U.S., U.K., China, Russia, Germany, Australia and Canada. Members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) will also enjoy visa-free… Read More »Malawi has...
South Africa
When it comes to air travel, having a seamless experience at the airport can make a difference in your trip. In Africa, some airports stand out for their exceptional facilities, services, and overall passenger experience. Skytrax, an internationally recognized organization that assesses airlines worldwide, recently unveiled its report on the best airports globally. According to… Read More...
South Africa
Hundreds of trickling streams in the semi-arid highlands of Angola join forces with two mighty rivers that flow through Namibia and into Botswana, then spill into a 4,630-square-mile fan-shaped wetland, before vanishing into the sands of the Kalahari Desert. Annual floods propel the Okavango River along its 1,000-mile downhill course, pushing with it 2.5 trillion… Read More »Navigating the...
World
Anthony Albanese’s comments come amid a feud over X’s reluctance to remove footage of a stabbing.
World
The US competition watchdog has taken legal action to stop Tapestry’s $8.5bn takeover of rival Capri.
World
How the country’s former president is thwarting attempts to bar him from contesting the polls.
World
The prominent literary and free expression group cancelled its awards after a backlash from nominees.
Africa
The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans, researchers say.
Africa
LONDON, April 22 – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday the first flight carrying asylum seekers to Rwanda would leave in 10-12 weeks, as he set out plans for for his flagship policy to tackle illegal migration.
Africa
Photographer Ala Kheir was using his camera to document the scars of Sudan’s old wars. Then came the new war.
Africa
The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC armed wing.
Business
If you need a new Android or iOS app for your business, Codehesion is here to help.
Business
President Cyril Ramaphosa says singing the controversial NHI bill will end “healthcare apartheid” in South Africa.
Business
Business
Politics
The ANC has refused to be drawn on the leaked recording of its NEC meeting.
Politics
The ANC has set its sights on securing not less than the 10 million votes of the 2019 elections, as its worst-case scenario, and, in its best case, to lure an extra four million new votes.
Politics
The ANC says it has not taken the decision to expel former party President Jacob Zuma.
Politics
The ANC suspended Msibi, the party’s provincial treasurer, two weeks before the premier’s action
Sport
Time to shake things up at the back.
Sport
This week’s episode of Match of the Day Top 10 is all about solo strikes, so how does a goal – during which Micah Richards passed to a team-mate – qualify for the list?
Sport
Isn’t it ironic?
Sport
Cape Town City FC’s CAF Champions League ambitions don’t look good. Eric Tinkler’s side dropped more points against Polokwane City.
Education
[Premium Times] “The minimum age of entry into the university is 18, but we have seen students who are 15, 16 years going in for the entrance examination.”
Education
[Africa Renewal] Nigerian gender advocate roots for empowerment of women and girls
Education
[The Conversation Africa] Very little research has been conducted about academics with disabilities working in South African universities. This means their stories, and the challenges they face in the daily demands of their jobs, are not often told. Sibonokuhle Ndlovu, who holds a PhD in education and lectures on the subject, explains what her study of academics with disabilities revealed.
Education
He had barely started his career when abuse left him mentally ill. But he went on to phenomenal success – and has just been made president of the UK’s leading drama school
This is the first time David Harewood has stepped through the doors of Rada’s London headquarters since he became its president in mid-February, and he’s immediately struck by flashbacks of his time as a student here....
Lifestyle
Danger signs signal rocky territory for your relationship, and could mean its end. Here are five important danger signs you can’t ignore.
Lifestyle
Weather brings an unsure future for many homeless South Africans. Here’s more about why this matters, and what you can do to help.
Lifestyle
Producer and DJ Lil2Hood (Flash.Wrldwide) has proved that she’s a queen of modern hip-hop. Lil2Hood thanked Paris fans after a successful 2024 gig.
Lifestyle
Joslin Smith’s paternal grandmother has spoken of her anger towards the girl’s mother, Kelly Smith, amid her disappearance.
Entertainment
Social media users flooded Nyovest’s comments section to lend their voices to the concerning situation, reflecting the widespread alarm over the issue.
Entertainment
Amapiano hit-maker Mr JazziQ opens up about his car collection which includes a Jetta VR6, Mercedes V-Class and a BMW E30
Entertainment
After she purred as the “Cheetah” in The Masked Singer SA, Khutso Theledi admits that her toughest challenge was trying to fool her Metro FM co-host Somizi Mhlongo into not guessing her identity.
Entertainment
Science/Tech
Fifa is reportedly close to an agreement with Apple over worldwide television rights for a new, month-long club tournament.
Science/Tech
The company that has invested billions in generative A.I. pioneers like OpenAI says giant systems aren’t necessarily what everyone needs.
Science/Tech
Analytico’s Q1 2024 broadband and ISP report reveals the top-rated Internet service providers in South Africa.
Science/Tech
The company belatedly conceded both that it had paid the cybercriminals extorting it and that patient data nonetheless ended up on the dark web.
Motoring
Motoring
GTS will arrive in South Africa around the third or fourth quarter in either standard guise, or as the lowered-roof Coupe.
Motoring
Motoring
Dramatic Opposites United styling language has also brought more features, but an unchanged line-up of powertrains.
Health
A member of the original team flown in to fight the deadly virus in 1976, he also worked to stamp out tropical diseases like smallpox, malaria and Guinea worm.
Health
They were distinct people who pursued different lives. “Get past this already, everybody,” Lori said, “get past it and learn to know the individual person.”
Health
The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising – and it’s a threat to the economy.
Health
H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated American livestock for the first time. Scientists are working quickly to assess how it is evolving and how much of a risk it poses to humans.
Nature
Incentives are important to drive solar PV adoption, but with a tax break for households falling away, load shedding is still a major driver of rooftop installations says Absa’s head of sustainability, Punki Modise.
Nature
Stellenbosch University researchers are planting thousands of gum trees to track how they compete for resources so there can be more sustainable ways of managing them.
Nature
If approached strategically, community trusts can promote the meaningful participation of communities in the transition to renewable energy. As an industry, we have our work cut out in order to realise this potential.
Nature
In the midst of a global push towards electric vehicles, African nations are forging ahead with systems and policies to ramp up EV adoption – here’s the top 10 countries with most EVs.