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Grand National pinstickers’ guide to runners
Runners, riders, trainers and form – all the key details you need to know for Saturday’s big race at Aintree.
‘He killed my sister in a crash and has got off scot-free’
Jay Bayliss is unfit to face criminal proceedings but successfully reapplied for his driving licence.
SCA orders Eskom to disclose R70bn coal and diesel contracts — why the ruling matters
The Supreme Court of Appeal recently ruled that the state-owned electricity utility Eskom must disclose its contracts with coal and diesel suppliers.
LISTEN | SGB chair warns lack of action fuels repeated Riverlea fires
Repeated arson fires have damaged Riverlea Secondary School, destroying classrooms.
News24 | ‘Mama Joy’ and Gayton McKenzie continue feud over World Cup attendance: ‘I felt targeted’
Joy “Mama Joy” Chauke continues to plead to be taken to the FIFA World Cup which commences on June this year to support Bafana Bafana in their first appearance at the tournament since hosting it in 2010.
Tshwane CFO to face Madlanga commission next week
Gareth Mnisi is allegedly at the centre of a tender manipulation plot
IN PICTURES: Fire destroys half of Rio Olympic Velodrome’s roof
Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.
News24 | Zimbabwe aims to push through constitutional amendment for Mnangagwa to serve until 2030
A proposed Zimbabwean constitutional amendment will extend the term of the current president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, to 2030.
WATCH | Fight for Aurora miners’ money far from over, says Cosatu
Hundreds of former workers are still without compensation 15 years after the mine failed
South Africa losing R1 billion a day because of one state-owned company
Inefficiencies in South Africa’s freight network cost the country R1 billion every day, but improvements to the railway may turn things around.
Trapped miner rescued from flooded Mexican tunnel after 14 days
The 42-year-old gold miner was standing in waist-high water when rescuers found him in a flooded tunnel.
US must choose ‘between war and ceasefire’, Iranian minister tells BBC
Iran’s deputy foreign minister says Israeli strikes on Lebanon are a ‘grave violation’ of the deal.
Kenya disputes UN ‘substantiated’ Haiti abuse claims
Kenya dismissed a UN report of sexual abuse by its police in Haiti, citing no evidence.
Challenge to the Joburg City Council: Find an interim mayor with integrity and honesty
Joburg needs its councillors to place the interests of the city above their personal interests or those of their political parties.
World Sports Betting: South Africa’s Leading Football Betting Platform Ahead of the FIFA World Cup
Discover why World Sports Betting is South Africa’s most trusted platform for World Cup betting, offering best odds, advanced features, amazing promotions and strong local sporting partnerships.
Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity
One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name.
TRC ROULETTE : Rift in NPA came with Frank Chikane’s plea for prosecutor to toe Mbeki’s line
Former acting National Director of Public Prosecutions Mokotedi Mpshe denies claims of political interference in the removal of advocate Anton Ackermann from Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases.
Phala Phala judgment expected in a month, top court says
Chief justice Mandisa Maya indicates the delivery is expected within a month
South African drinking habits: ‘Zebra striping’ and other reasons we’re boozing less
South African drinking habits are changing, with consumers’ booze baskets shrinking.
Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek hits a high note on debut
SPONSORED | A sold-out weekend cements the festival as a meaningful addition to SA’s cultural calendar, with next year’s edition already in the works