New Geely E2 is South Africa’s cheapest electric car
Newcomer undercuts the BYD Dolphin Surf by R2,000.
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Ofentse Pitse’s next classical concert with Young Stunna will be magic
The trailblazing conductor on merging classical and contemporary music
Bam marries fantasy with fashion
The Bam Collective unofficially opened the new style season, by showcasing his latest collection off-schedule ahead of SA Fashion Week’s (SAFW) triumphant return next week.
Russian attacks leave three dead in Ukraine
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack killed two children in Russia, officials say.
MSIZI MYEZA |Egoism, corruption have taken hold of the built environment
After two decades of working in the built environment, I found it necessary to share some in-depth reflections about the professional culture that has come to define our industry.
SOWETAN | Rea Vaya’s neglect highlights city’s dysfunction
On Tuesday, thousands of Rea Vaya commuters were left frustrated and stranded as services from Soweto to several parts of Joburg were abruptly halted without prior notice.
Mbane reflects on eventful journey to 100 international caps
Banyana Banyana defensive stalwart Bambanani Mbane has reflected on an eventful journey in which she overcame the odds
This is the fight of his life – Berman on Kuse’s WBC title match
Title-holder undergoing specialised training in Japan, will arrive three weeks early to acclimatise
US Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to Israel
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked two resolutions that would have stopped the sale of some $450 million in bombs and bulldozers to Israel, as President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans rallied behind his support for the Jewish state.
Former Brazil spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention, ally and source say
SAO PAULO/BRASILIA, April 15 (Reuters) – Former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem was freed from immigration detention in the United States on Wednesday, according to an ally of former President Jair Bolsonaro and a source from Brazil’s federal police.
‘Take responsibility’: UK PM Starmer tells social media firms on online safety
LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on social media companies to “step up and take responsibility” over children’s online safety, ahead of a Thursday meeting with executives from Meta META.O, Snap SNAP.N, Google GOOGL.O, TikTok and X.
Israeli security cabinet discusses possible Lebanon ceasefire, senior official says
JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, April 15 (Reuters) – Israel’s security cabinet convened on Wednesday to discuss a possible Lebanon ceasefire, a senior Israeli official said, more than six weeks into a war with Hezbollah that spiralled out of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Nebraska police shoot knife-wielding woman who abducted child from Walmart
The 31-year-old woman randomly abducted a three-year-old boy out of the Omaha supermarket at knifepoint, police say.
The Papers: ‘Summer of shortages’ and ‘War windfall’
Fears the Iran war could lead to UK supermarket shortages this summer and news of big oil windfalls lead Thursday’s papers.
BBC at the site of Trump’s planned ‘triumphal arch’
BBC’s Ione Wells explains where the 250ft structure would be built and why it’s controversial.
Arteta wanted fire but Arsenal limp to semis – does style matter?
Mikel Arteta wanted “fire” from his Arsenal players but instead got a sluggish performance as the Gunners did what was needed to reach the Champions League semi-finals.
Major fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation’s petrol supplies
The fire has deepened fears over the nation’s petrol supplies amid a global crunch.
Seven goals, fastest strike & two red cards – Bayern-Real delivers drama
The quickest strike in this season’s Champions League, seven goals, two red cards and the competition’s 15-time winners exiting in anger – once again the knockout stages of European club football’s elite contest has delivered drama in spades.
Real Madrid set for rare trophyless season – will Arbeloa pay the price?
After losing out to Bayern Munich in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final, Real Madrid face the prospect of a trophyless season that could cost Alvaro Arbeloa his job.
Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row
About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.
The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide
Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.