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Parents jailed over death of five-week-old child
Sean Jefferson and Amy Clark are sentenced following a campaign of violence against baby Darcy-Leigh.
Church in Wales approves blessings of same-sex marriages
Temporary measures already allowed same-sex couples to get their marriage or civil partnership blessed.
Volkswagen ups its EV game with introduction of new ID.3 Neo
The comprehensively overhauled model offers fresh styling, revamped interior and improved electric powertrains
Billionaire-backed mining giant worth R1.4 trillion achieves legal victory against SARS
SARS suffered a setback as the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled in favour of Glencore and confirmed that joint ventures can qualify for diesel refunds based on operational reality rather than strict legal form.
NEWS ANALYSIS | Julius Malema keeps seat in parliament for now despite prison sentence
EFF leader granted leave to appeal after being sentenced on firearm charges
Madlanga postpones Carrim’s testimony due to his health
The Madlanga commission of inquiry has postponed the testimony of North West businessman Suliman Carrim to April 29.
News24 | Russia hits Ukraine with ‘horrendous attack’, killing 16 people in drone, missile barrage
A massive Russian drone and missile barrage killed at least 16 people in cities across Ukraine, more than four years into the war with peace talks stalled, Ukrainian officials said.
Nigeria warns of major floods threatening 14,000 communities in 2026
Nigeria warns that more than 14,000 communities in 33 states face high flood risks in 2026
No more Showmax logos on PSL match officials apparel!
The partnership between Showmax and SAFA has come to an end with immediate effect, and thus, PSL referees have new apparel.
Shell company fleeced more than R19m from UIF three years before it was registered
More than 600 ghost workers were used in the looting frenzy
What a jail sentence could mean for Malema’s future in parliament
Prison term could disqualify him from serving as MP and on Judicial Service Commission
Strange transactions put African Bank in hot water after CEO called it quits
African Bank has found itself under intense regulatory scrutiny once again after it made a series of strange transactions to boost its capital adequacy ratio.
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.
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.
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.