R1.65 billion paid out to customers of failed state-owned bank
Over R1.6 billion has been paid out to customers of Ithala, equating to around 32% of the company’s customer base.
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World champion Jepchirchir withdraws from London Marathon
World champion Peres Jepchirchir withdraws from this month’s London Marathon because of an unspecified stress fracture.
Grand National horse trainer jailed for beating man with hockey stick
A Grand National trainer is sentenced for beating a dog walker with a hockey stick.
It’s suspicious how quickly Mthatha building burnt — Macpherson
Public works minister points to possible foul play and maintenance failures
Madlanga inquiry questions death notice Julius Mkhwanazi submitted
Mkhwanazi may have lied about mother’s age to delay his appearance before commission
News24 | Police raid shuts down alleged illegal call centre in Umhlanga linked to banking scam
An alleged illegal call centre operating from an upmarket property in Umhlanga, north of Durban, has been shut down following a high-level police raid linked to a multimillion-rand banking scam.
Italy suspends renewal of defence agreement with Israel, reports
ROME, April 14 (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that her government had decided to suspend the automatic renewal of a defence agreement with Israel, given ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in Turkey
Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country’s south-east.
Ramaphosa finally picks new South African ambassador to United States
DIRCO’s Zane Dangor confirms President Cyril Ramaphosa has chosen a new ambassador to the US, to help mend strained relations with Washington.
SPOTLIGHT: Survival over compliance drives nurses into the shadows of an unworkable moonlighting system
The Department of Health allows some public sector doctors and nurses to moonlight in the private sector, but the relevant policy and its implementation caused much controversy over the years. Set against the wider management dysfunction in several provincial health departments, the issue is now coming to a head.
Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends
Providers will be able to encourage people to use energy when “weather conditions result in excess supply”.
Welsh Liberal Democrats unveil Senedd election manifesto
The party puts childcare, clean rivers and social care cash on its agenda.
Universities must confront the shadow of institutional capture
South Africa’s universities face growing risks of “institutional capture”, with Universities South Africa warning of governance failures, political interference and rising misinformation
Allende says ‘Downs always go for a win’
Team motivated to triumph after winning in Tunisia for the first time against Esperance
BAD FAITH OP-ED: Pope Leo’s stance on unhinged Trump comments is not politics, it’s the Gospel
US President Donald Trump, in an unhinged social media post, attacked the first American-born pope, Leo XIV, for his critique of the immorality of the war in the Middle East. Calmly, the pontiff responded, saying that he does not fear the Trump administration and will not be silent about war and the continuous violations of international law.
School shooting in Turkey leaves 16 wounded, governor says
ANKARA, April 14 (Reuters) – A teenager opened fire at a high school in Turkey’s southeastern province of Sanliurfa on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people, including students and teachers, before killing himself, Governor Hasan Sildak said.
Elephants in game reserves: Gentle giants or ticking time bombs?
Elephants in South African game reserves can be calm yet dangerous. Learn from recent attacks and discover essential safari safety tips.
Eastern Cape prison inmate rearrested in hiding hours after escape
Police rearrested a 36-year-old convict hiding in a locked flat after escaping from an Eastern Cape prison at the weekend
Broad-based BEE is not optional, says deputy minister Joel Mohai
Officials said that while black empowerment faced implementation challenges, it remained central to government’s economic inclusion objectives
MUDDY MASTERCLASS: Record-breaking sixth title confirms Tuks as Varsity Cup’s most successful side
The University of Pretoria beat North-West University in last night’s Varsity Cup final to claim a record six titles, making them the most decorated Varsity Cup squad.