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Man guilty of murdering Saudi Arabian student
A man is found guilty of stabbing a student who was studying at a summer school in Cambridge.
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A man is found guilty of stabbing a student who was studying at a summer school in Cambridge.

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Steinhoff’s former company secretary has been fined R358.75 million for his involvement in the company’s accounting irregularities.

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Six people were pronounced dead after an office block in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg, collapsed on Monday afternoon.

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Self-proclaimed informant Brown Mogotsi was supposed to return to the Madlanga commission on Monday but failed to appear at the last minute, citing illness and saying he would be seeking medical attention.

South Africa
Steenhuisen says cross-border infections pose unique challenges for controlling FMD outbreaks.

South Africa
The building collapsed at Amethyst Business Park in Ormonde.

South Africa
Ntanzi denies having a cellphone after his June 2020 arrest.

South Africa
Majodina says government will focus mostly on people who have no water infrastructure at home.

World
Global oil prices are in the high $70s as traffic through Strait of Hormuz comes to a halt. Some analysts have warned they could top $100 a barrel if the stoppage is prolonged.

World
The remarks are the first to reporters since the U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran began Saturday despite weeks of talks designed to stave off a conflict.

World
Israel trades fire with Hezbollah, widening the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran into Lebanon. And, Texas primaries could test if Latino support for the GOP remains strong after 2024’s gains.

World
The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as Lebanon’s militant group Hezbollah responded to the killing of Iran’s spiritual leader with its first attack on Israel in more than a year.

Africa
The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

Africa
He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

Africa
This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

Africa
The disgraced financier was in talks to buy luxury abode Bin Ennakhi – but the purchase was never completed.

Business
Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the Aberdeenshire brewery, the brand and 11 bars for £33m.

Business
Millions of South Africans have moved across provincial borders over the years, but most are doing so looking for one thing — and hoping to find it in the economic heartland.
Business

Business
The US-Iran conflict will have a massive ripple effect on South Africa’s economy, with consumers bearing the brunt of higher fuel prices, inflation, and possible interest rate trouble.

Politics
Ngcuka says he would have resisted any attempt to interfere with his work.

Politics
The committee may summon Paul O’Sullivan if he ignores its invite, after his walkout last week.

Politics
TRC Inquiry aims to probe allegations of political interference that prevented prosecution.

Politics
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says the report was declassified on February 2 this year.

Sport
Fast bowler Haris Rauf is put forward as a ‘marquee’ player in the auction for The Hundred, alongside 13 other men from Pakistan.

Sport
Aaron Hickey will miss Scotland’s World Cup warm-ups against Japan and Ivory Coast as injuries continue to plague several key players in Steve Clarke’s squad.

Sport
Ireland’s Shane Lowry finds water off the tee on both the 16th and 17th holes to blow his three-shot lead and finish runner-up at the Cognizant Classic.

Sport
John Souttar says fans are entitled to question Rangers’ mentality after ceding a two-goal lead to Celtic – but asks to be judged at the end of the season.
Education
[Vanguard] – Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has cautioned 11,500 newly matriculated students of Ebonyi State University (EBSU) to avoid cultism, examination malpractice, and other social vices, warning that violations would attract expulsion.

Education
The queen of children’s edutainment is back after four very long months, with her most extraordinary, envelope-pushing and moving special yet. Cue absolute relief for parents the world over
For those whose cultural experiences are largely absorbed through the prism of their mewling infants’ demands for the same thing 437 times in a row, it’s been a long four months. In late October last...
Education
[Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged students and leaders of King’s College Budo to jealously guard the school’s rich legacy and remain committed to excellence.
Education
[Liberian Observer] The University of Liberia (UL) has conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree in International Relations on Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, recognizing what it described as “enormous gains” for the country in the diplomatic arena since her appointment.

Lifestyle
Seasoned actress Lerato Mvelase was overwhelmed with emotion when she started her first show yesterday.

Lifestyle
Repairs have begun on a major pedestrian bridge in Cape Town, with motorists warned to expect congestion and delays.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
NPA confirms siblings can be legally required to pay maintenance for a financially struggling brother or sister if parents cannot provide.

Entertainment
‘The South Africans we know of are all accounted for,” says Dirco.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Whether served as a side or a main, this slaw is sure to make your Monday meals both wholesome and exciting.

Entertainment
Pretoria-inspired sneaker drop marks bold new era for iconic South African streetwear powerhouse.

Science/Tech
The conflict in the Middle East is driving oil prices up in a midterm year when Americans are already focused on high energy bills.
Science/Tech
South Korean tax authorities lost millions in seized cryptocurrency after publishing high-res photos of Ledger hardware wallets that clearly displayed the wallets’ seed phrases, allowing an unknown party to drain the funds. Gizmodo reports: South Korea’s National Tax Service seized crypto assets during recent enforcement actions against 124 high-value tax evaders, but now, a large chunk of that...

Science/Tech
Eskom CIO Len de Villers has told Mobile World Congress that AI deployments must produce a return on investment.
Science/Tech
Japan will effectively ban the in-flight use of power banks starting in mid-April after a “recent series of alarming incidents,” reports the Asahi Shimbun. From the report: Currently, mobile batteries in Japan are classified as “spare batteries” and are prohibited in checked luggage. For carry-on bags, those exceeding 160 watt-hours are banned, while passengers are limited to two units for...
Motoring

Motoring
South Africans are buying Chinese and Indian cars because they can’t afford local ones. The government’s solution is to raise prices on Chinese and Indian cars.

Motoring
The price of petrol and diesel is going up this Wednesday.
Motoring

Health
Sleep psychologist Stephanie Romiszewski explains the benefits of waking up at the same time every day.
Health
Citing shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs.

Health
Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.
Health
Veterans and others who have suffered trauma and injuries are flocking to clinics around the world to take ibogaine. My own reason was deeply personal.