Church warden murder conviction quashed
Benjamin Field has been in prison for the murder of Peter Farquhar, 69.
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Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says
BRUSSELS, April 16 (Reuters) – The European Commission has proposed that Google allow third-party search engines to access its search data, including that of artificial intelligence chatbots with search functionalities, to comply with the Digital Markets Act, the commission said on Thursday.
Woman dies after being attacked by dogs at house
The woman, aged in her 70s died at the scene in Wolverhampton on Wednesday.
Julius Malema granted leave to appeal five-year sentence
However, magistrate Twanet Olivier denied his bid to appeal against his conviction
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Dominant Blitzboks face historic Hong Kong hurdle despite strong 2026 form
The Blitzboks will be looking to use the momentum of their recent success in the HSBC SVNS to finally make magic in Hong Kong after several dismal years, while the promotion of the Springbok Women’s Sevens team may be clouded by a severe injury crisis.
Fifa blamed as World Cup trains set to cost $100
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill accuses Fifa of failing to provide funding, which means fans must foot the bill for high transport costs at the World Cup this summer.
Australia road freight industry eyes electric trucks amid fuel crisis
Shift from diesel dependency noticed after profit-cuts stymied by hefty price increases
Nigeria warns of widespread floods in 2026, flags risks in 33 states
ABUJA, April 16 (Reuters) – Nigeria faces a high risk of widespread flooding in 2026, with more than 14,000 communities exposed across 33 of the country’s 36 states as well as the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja, the hydrological agency said on Thursday.
BREAKING: Magistrate won’t budge on guilty verdict, but good news for Malema’s prison sentence
Julius Malema is a free man, for now, as he awaits a life-changing decision from a higher court.
TRC ROULETTE: Restless ghosts — the piles of files where the truth about the TRC lies
Advocate Shamila Batohi, former National Prosecuting Authority head from 2019 to 2025, gave evidence at the Khampepe Commission into Truth and Reconciliation Prosecution delays on Wednesday. She set out key strategies aimed at fast-tracking these cases.
Zelensky, Ukranians, honoured in Netherlands for freedom fight
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in the Netherlands on Thursday to accept the International Four Freedoms Award, given to him and the Ukrainian people to honour their courage during four years of war with Russia.
WATCH | Julius Malema’s sentencing triggers panic in Joburg CBD
Shops in Small Street have closed as EFF members march through, some with golf clubs
Do you have to be a millionaire to become an F1 driver?
Andrew Benson assesses how much money is needed to reach Formula 1 and why costs have increased so much.
‘We’ll keep fighting,’ vows Magesi coach Freese as relegation threatens team
As relegation is increasingly looking inevitable, Magesi coach Allan Freese has reiterated they’ll fight until the end.
STRATEGIC CONVERGENCE: Ramaphosa, Hill-Lewis and Meyer provide a shift from cynicism to conditional hope
Despite a deeply ingrained skepticism shaped by global conflict and dysfunction, recent political and economic signals in South Africa suggest a pragmatic convergence among key actors around growth, investment, and employment.
Hopes for deal to end Iran war grow, but nuclear issues unresolved
JERUSALEM/ISLAMABAD, April 16 (Reuters) – Optimism grew on Thursday that the Iran war may be near an end, with a key Pakistani mediator having made a breakthrough on “sticky issues”, a source said, although Iran warned the fate of its nuclear program had not been resolved.
Julius Malema: Which PSL team does the EFF leader support?
EFF leader Julius Malema is fighting tooth and nail to stay out of prison but let’s take a look at which PSL team he supports…
City Power bosses accused of R2m extortion and death threats
The utility has confirmed an internal investigation as the claims add to mounting scrutiny of its operations