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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.
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.
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.
The world-class Zimbabwe farm that Robert Mugabe’s wife received has collapsed and been sold for spare parts
Foyle Farm, under Ian Webster, was world-class and supplied a significant portion of Zimbabwe’s national dairy needs. However, the Mugabe family destroyed the farm.
Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins to join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
April 13 (Reuters) – The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation unveiled its list of inductees for 2026 on Monday, including 1990s Britpop icons Oasis and American hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, and adding Phil Collins as a solo performer 16 years after he was honored as part of progressive rock band Genesis.
New Honda Super-One is a modern-day City Turbo II
Honda has taken a leaf out of Renault’s playbook by unveiling a new retro-penned EV model.
Mimu calls for empathy after pulling out of title match
Malawian boxer rejects claims of ‘chickening out’, says health forced her out of clash
Andile Mngxitama’s inconsistency and the politics of denigration and opportunism
I remain close to the places where ordinary black life meets the police, the farmer, the mine and the state face to face. That ground has no patience for fashionable radicalism. That ground exposes every counterfeit. Speaking from the safety of a donor-funded human rights NGO is ‘Butlerism’ on steroids. So is abandoning the Black Land First formation for the security of a career in Parliament
SPOTLIGHT: Ramaphosa’s choice of health director-general will reveal his commitment to building a capable state
When push comes to shove, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s talk of building a more capable state hasn’t always been backed up by the appointment of committed and capable people to key government positions. His decision regarding a new director-general for health will say a lot about how serious he actually is about addressing the country’s many health challenges.
Missed yesterday’s ‘Wordle’ game? How you can still play it today
Missed yesterday’s ‘Wordle’? Learn how to access yesterday’s game and also play other past puzzles easily with trusted tools and archives.