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Trump allies Meadows, Giuliani among 18 indicted in Arizona election scheme
The charges relate to their alleged efforts to undermine President Joe Biden’s election victory in 2020.
THURSDAY, 25 APRIL 2024, 13:17
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The charges relate to their alleged efforts to undermine President Joe Biden’s election victory in 2020.
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A South African Human Rights Commission probe into the Enyobeni tavern tragedy has uncovered inadequate enforcement of liquor regulations by the Eastern Cape Liquor Board and a police failure to address community complaints.
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There are persistent failures in service delivery across numerous municipalities. While poor leadership is a recognised contributor, deeper systemic issues exacerbate these failures, demanding urgent legislative review, write Chris Pappas and Sandile Mnikathi.
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The officers were called to an incident at a care home in St Leonards-on-Sea in June 2022.
South Africa
Detective Mashele testified in the Meyiwa trial about collecting DNA evidence from Bongani Ntanzi.
South Africa
Police say the man took his son with him to the mountain to dig for muti then raped him.
South Africa
Two former border post officials have been sentenced to an effective 15 years in jail for turning a blind eye to an attempt to smuggle tobacco worth R6 million into South Africa.
South Africa
CoGTA Minister to hand over Ikageng Light Industrial Park in N West
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Thembi Nkadimeng, will hand over the new Ikageng Light Industrial Park in the JB Marks Local Municipality in Potchefstroom, North West, on Friday.
North West Acting Premier Nono Maloyi and JB Marks Local Municipality Executive Mayor Gaba Thithiba Ka...
World
Dozens are taken into custody as police clear an encampment at the University of Southern California.
World
Gangs have taken advantage of an almost complete power vacuum to expand their control in the country.
World
Bangladesh has closed schools and colleges due to extreme heat for the second year in a row.
World
The aid workers were killed April 1 when a succession of Israeli armed drones ripped through vehicles in their convoy as they left one of World Central Kitchen’s warehouses on a food delivery mission.
Africa
A manhunt is launched after more than 100 inmates escape the colonial-era facility near Abuja.
Africa
Soldiers accused residents of aiding Islamist fighters before shooting at them, an investigation shows.
Africa
Allowing independent candidates to contest the next general election in South Africa is a boon for democracy. Prof. Colin Thakur asks if it is time to move to an electronic voting system?
Africa
The World Bank said on Tuesday it has suspended funding for a tourism and conservation project in Tanzania following allegations of human rights abuses.
Business
With the outcome of the 2024 elections up in the air, analysts have shared various scenarios of what could happen once all of the votes are counted.
Business
SARS has issued an alert reminding employers in South Africa of looming tax deadlines – and what awaits those who miss them.
Business
The Reserve Bank and Nedbank say load shedding won’t hit South Africa as hard in 2024.
Business
Politics
The leader of Rise Mzansi, highlighted four key areas in the Free State that require attention.
Politics
At Oudtshoorn in the Karoo, the Patriotic Alliance garnered the majority of the votes with 65.5%.
Politics
The Tshwane mayor placed five senior officials on precautionary suspension over the Rooiwal saga.
Politics
The DA’s Caucus leader in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Retief Odendaal says crime is out of control.
Sport
Baxter knows how to win.
Sport
R20 MILLION worth of transfer targets are keen to join Chiefs with the Soweto giants revisiting interest in both players.
Sport
Orlando Pirates are believed to be ready to part ways with one of their players, as it just hasn’t gone according to plan for him at the club
Sport
This is the remarkable story of a Capetonian who defied the odds and will be surfing against the world’s best in Australia this weekend …
Education
[WFP] Kampala — The Government of the People’s Republic of China has provided funding to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for the provision of school meals to over 165,000 children in Karamoja region in Northeastern Uganda. “This contribution is part of China’s commitment to improving food security and nutrition, developing human capital, strengthening people’s livelihoods, and...
Education
The Cumberland Valley School Board reversed its decision to cancel Maulik Pancholy’s speech at a middle school next month after many community members said the actor had been discriminated against because of his sexuality.
Education
Local and state police clash with demonstrators in Texas state capital while rightwing governor says protesters ‘belong in jail’
At least 20 people were arrested, including a photojournalist, as police and demonstrators violently clashed at the University of Texas at Austin on Wednesday.
Hundreds of students walked out of class to protest against the conflict in Gaza and demand the university...
Education
There were nearly two dozen new arrests, mostly in Texas, as universities moved to prevent pro-Palestinian encampments from taking hold as they have at Columbia University.
Lifestyle
A royal expert claims that the ‘trickle’ of bullying allegations levelled against Meghan Markle will soon flow like a ‘stream’.
Lifestyle
Sello Maake KaNcube and Elizabeth Serunye, who were ‘scammed’ by Trinity International Bible University played lovers on ‘Skeem Saam’.
Lifestyle
Stretch your braai budget further! Check out the latest deals at Woolworths, Shoprite, Checkers, and Pick n Pay.
Lifestyle
Anne Hathaway unveiled a shocking revelation about her early days in the industry by having to kiss multiple actors for roles.
Entertainment
Take a look at former Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his family life in France: From sightseeing bliss to homework battles!
Entertainment
Leading to Freedom Day, honouring 30 years of SA democracy, some of the biggest stars from Netflix productions have written heartfelt fan letters to fellow artists – expressing sincere praise and admiration for their work.
Entertainment
Black Motion’s Smol has hinted that he and former group member Mörda are now in a good place after a rocky two-year public spat – their reunion sees the release of their collaboration song, Takala Zwino, which is an ode to friendship.
Entertainment
Scotland’s only Taylor Swift asserts that she encounters difficulty finding employment because employers suspect her celebrity name is a prank.
Science/Tech
WIRED found thousands of ads running on Meta’s social platforms promoting sexually explicit “AI girlfriend” apps. Some human sex workers say the platform unfairly polices their own posts more harshly.
Science/Tech
Large South African enterprises are wholeheartedly embracing Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), underscoring the technology’s transformative impact on our country’s business landscape.
Science/Tech
ISPA has released the results of its most recent FNO perception survey, which found that ISPs’ overall confidence in FNOs had slipped since the previous survey in August 2023.
Science/Tech
The Internet Service Providers’ Association’s Fibre Network Operator Perception Survey reveals slipping confidence in local players.
Motoring
OCTA will be a limited edition model, although it remains to been how many will eventually be produced.
Motoring
Motoring
While no dynamic changes have taken place, all combustion engine models now receive a 48-volt mild-hybrid system as standard.
Motoring
Aceman will be offered in two versions, both electric as combustion engine never received consideration during development.
Health
Facts and common misconceptions about some of America’s most widely used drugs.
Health
Pivmecillinam, which has been used in Europe for decades, will become available next year to women 18 and older.
Health
The court’s ruling could extend to at least half a dozen other states that have similarly restrictive bans, and the implications of the case could stretch beyond abortion.
Health
The court’s ruling could extend to at least half a dozen other states that have similarly restrictive bans, and the implications of the case could stretch beyond abortion.
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.