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SELLO HATANG | When Kruger National Park came to me
I have driven thousands of kilometres in search of wildlife. I have sat patiently in the bushveld waiting for a lion to yawn, an elephant to cross the road, or a leopard to emerge from the shadows like a politician suddenly appearing very active during el

Bridgestone issues tyre safety recall in South Africa
Duravis R660 Eco commercial tyre may suffer tread delamination

Reimagining higher education as an engine of economic growth
The proposal highlights that South Africa’s universities and technical and vocational education and training colleges can become productive economic nodes distributed across all provinces

Somebody call Hasina
Amid the mostly depressing HIV headlines of recent times, concerned as they mainly are with the deadly impacts of donor defunding, South Africa’s imminent roll-out of a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection called lenacapavir (LEN) has been a spot of bright light. Staff in 360 healthcare facilities spread across the country stand trained and ready to […]
News24 | Kagiso Nonyana | Diesel refunds set for overdue shake-up
It is extremely important for all diesel refund users to familiarise themselves with the requirements of the current and new diesel refund scheme legislation and system changes, explains Kagiso Nonyana.

Parliament probes Stellenbosch University as cracks in system show
While management at Stellenbosch University projected stability and excellence, students, auditors and internal oversight bodies warned of chronic debt, unsafe housing, National Student Financial Aid Scheme failures and slow transformation

News24 | Spain says it took ‘all measures’ to halt hantavirus as positive cases emerge among evacuees
Spain on Monday said it took “all measures” to prevent hantavirus spreading from evacuees on a cruise ship hit by the virus, after French and US nationals tested positive.
Shein accuses Temu of ‘industrial-scale’ copyright breaches in UK legal battle
Online fast-fashion platform Shein accused Temu of copyright infringement “on an industrial scale”, while Temu countered that Shein is using litigation to stifle competition, as a trial opened at London’s high court on Monday.

Impeachment process against Cyril Ramaphosa officially under way
Speaker Thoko Didiza will also table the panel’s report before the National Assembly
News24 | Mbalula calls special NEC session as impeachment looms over Phala Phala saga
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has called a special meeting of the national executive committee to dissect the Constitutional Court’s verdict in the Phala Phala saga.

Madlanga commission hears how 999kg cocaine bust unfolded in Gauteng
The Madlanga commission has heard how the Hawks intercepted nearly a tonne of cocaine shipped from Brazil to Johannesburg in July 2021, after an initial intervention by Gauteng traffic officers

Three World Cup ‘lucky fan’ spots reopened after disqualification and missing club representation
Department of sport also addressed an administrative error regarding the Orlando Pirates fan entries
IN THE DOCK: Crime Intelligence’s Feroz Khan accused of false undercover claim to free businessman
When top Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan was contacted about gold allegedly found in the possession of Durban businessman Tariq Downes, he allegedly lied and said Downes was part of an undercover operation that did not exist and ordered his immediate release.

Western Cape shuts all schools as deadly storm lashes Cape Town
All schools in the Western Cape will be closed on Tuesday as severe weather conditions continue to batter the province.

Universities South Africa sounds alarm on rising campus governance risks
Several universities are facing deepening governance crises marked by institutional capture, leadership instability and weakened accountability systems, say higher education leaders and a Universities South Africa report
THE CONVERSATION: Waking at 3am every night? Here’s what may be going on
If you often find yourself awake at 3am, you’re not alone. Here are some of the reasons that might be behind these awakenings as well as ways to enhance your sleep.