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Court approves eviction of foreigners in Cape Town demanding relocation abroad
About 360 foreigners who have unlawfully occupied City of Cape Town and government-owned land since the Covid-19 pandemic — demanding relocation abroad, citing xenophobic attacks — will be served with eviction notices.
News24 | Pretoria Chief Magistrate Desmond Nair’s bid to halt corruption trial dismissed
Suspended Pretoria Chief Magistrate Desmond Nair has failed to have his corruption case struck from the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crime Court roll.
Controversy erupts over Joslin Smith book as author faces ‘exploitation’ claims
An unauthorised book on Joslin Smith’s disappearance is facing criticism for allegedly ‘exploiting’ the tragedy of the missing girl.
News24 | Western Cape High Court orders eviction notices to be served at refugee sites
The Western Cape High Court has granted the City of Cape Town and the national departments of public works and home affairs permission to serve eviction notices on foreign nationals living in large tents on state-owned land.
SA skydivers set to attempt record-breaking mid-air formation
A group of South African skydivers is gearing up to attempt a record-setting jump over Delmas in Mpumalanga.
End of US low-value package tariff exemption is permanent, Trump officials say
The US tariff exemption for package shipments valued under $800 ends permanently on Friday, with a six-month transition period under which postal service shippers can opt to pay a flat duty of $80 to $200 per package depending on the country of origin, President Donald Trump’s administration officials said.
THE FINANCIAL WELLNESS COACH: How to strike the right balance between caution and growth with a low-risk flexible investment portfolio
A low-risk flexible investment portfolio will help your money grow at an inflation-beating rate, keeping tax at a minimum and protecting your savings from too much risk.
Israel recovers body of hostage Ilan Weiss from Gaza: Netanyahu’s office
Israel has recovered the body of hostage Ilan Weiss from the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Friday.
EXTRA LESSONS: Reflective Learning identifies learners’ math skill gaps to address SA’s education crisis
In a country in which more than 60% of learners lag behind foundational mathematics concepts, Reflective Learning is transforming the way South Africa tackles education. Born from a deep understanding that students struggle not with their current curriculum, but with gaps accumulated over years, this innovative platform uses targeted diagnostics and personalised lessons to help learners catch...
CULINARY OASIS: Hotazel to Haute Cuisine: How a Kalahari chef is redefining soul food
Meet the high-flying chef who, though steeped in the very posh milieu of La Colombe Group kitchens, sometimes puts an extremely humble Mac ’n’ Cheese on her menu. Fancy that.
COMING AROUND AGAIN: Humble Coffee, Surf Riders, Dough Girl — it’s love at second bite in Durban
Durban diners are known to be fickle. But if you’ve got what it takes, they’re ardent. Ask Amy Gardiner, Sam Small-Shaw and Courtney Stuart. All three have made big changes, opening new places. Love at first sight? Make that second bite…
THE KASI COOK: Why I decided to make my own seafood pasta instead of paying restaurant prices
Seafood pasta at restaurants can come with a hefty price tag and no guarantee of freshness, especially far from the coast. I took matters into my own hands, creating a delicious, budget-friendly and creamy seafood pasta at home that satisfied my craving without breaking the bank.
WHAT’S COOKING: AirFryday: Caramelised butternut boats in your air fryer
Perfectly caramelised butternut halves are prepared in a way that ensures succulence and lovely caramelisation.
Valterra Platinum plans to start underground trial mining in late 2026
Valterra Platinum will start trial mining at an underground pit at its Mogalakwena open-pit mine in South Africa late next year, the project GM said on Wednesday.
News24 | Breakthrough in Mitchells Plain court shooting, more arrests expected
Detectives from the police’s Anti-Gang Unit have arrested a 23-year-old suspect for the alleged murder of a 24-year-old man and the attempted murder of another man outside the Mitchells Plain Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
New VW Transporter goes on sale in Mzansi
Volkswagen this week confirmed its latest seventh generation T7 Transporter range will go on sale in South Africa in September.
POLL | Should tennis punish verbal abuse as harshly as racket smashing?
The US Open is making headlines for all the wrong reasons and this time it’s not about who is winning.
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Large rise in number of people executed in Iran, says UN
Iranian authorities have executed at least 841 people so far this year, marking a major increase, the UN human rights office said on Friday.
FIRST FOR SOUTH AFRICA: Groundbreaking ear reconstruction surgery to be performed on teen at Joburg hospital
A teenager from KwaZulu-Natal is set to be the first in South Africa to receive an ear reconstruction procedure using the Su-por technique. The surgery will be led by ear, nose and throat surgeon Dr Duane Mol at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital.