News24 | Ramaphosa pays tribute to Raila Odinga: ‘A selfless leader, committed to Africa’s peace’
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the government and people of Kenya after the death of former prime minister Raila Odinga.
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Senzo Mchunu to give his side of the story in parliament on Thursday
Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu is set to appear before parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system on Thursday.
News24 | Pakistan kills 20 Taliban, more than 100 civilians hurt as conflict with Afghanistan escalates
Around 20 Taliban were killed in clashes with Pakistani forces on the southwest border, Pakistan’s military said in a statement, as border skirmishes between the neighbours enter a second week.
THE CONVERSATION: Scrolling on the toilet increases your risk of haemorrhoids, new study shows
Many of us are guilty of scrolling our smartphones on the toilet. But a new study from the United States has found this habit may increase your risk of developing haemorrhoids by up to 46%.
How NSFAS paid R1.5m for student accommodation that didn’t exist
For two years, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme paid Motlatsi Nelson Khalane R1.5m for student accommodation that did not exist, as they had not verified its existence before paying.
How UFS paid R1.5m for student accommodation that didn’t exist
For two years, the University of Free State (UFS) paid Motlatsi Nelson Khalane R1.5m for student accommodation that did not exist, as they had not verified its existence before paying.
CAMPUS CHAOS: University of Free State students arrested as backlash over registration policy brings classes to standstill
The University of the Free State’s decision to discontinue provisional registration has sparked widespread protests, resulting in eight arrests and the closure of the Qwaqwa campus as talks between students and management continue.
ADAPT OR DIE: Proteas’ 10-match winning streak ends in Pakistan as batting fails examination by spin
Pakistan 378 (Agha 93, Imam 93, Muthusamy 6-117) and 167 (Babar 42, Muthusamy 5-57, Harmer 4-51) beat South Africa 269 (De Zorzi 104, Rickelton 71, Noman 6-112 and 183 (Brevis 54, Rickelton 45, Afridi 4-33, Noman 4-79) by 93 runs.
OPINIONISTA: The allure of vigilantism and how comic book heroes reflect SA’s justice crisis
Institutional failure erodes public trust, citizens begin to rely on extra-legal actors, vigilantism becomes normalised and the rule of law is steadily undermined.
OPINIONISTA: The mass of disaffected young Africans is a powder keg whose fuse is waiting to be lit
Africa’s population is very, very young, and its sheer size means that if service delivery does not pick up very quickly, many countries will burn.
Magistrate in cops’ corruption should not have recused himself — NPA
The National Prosecuting Authority says the magistrate presiding in the corruption case of suspended crime intelligence boss Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo should not have recused himself as allegations made at the Madlanga commission have no bearing on the matter he’s presiding over.
BHEKISISA: How AI chatbots are revolutionising HIV prevention in SA and empowering young women
Young women are contracting HIV faster than anyone else in South Africa, with about four out of every 10 new infections coming from just this group, even though they make up only about 8% of the total population. Here’s how an AI chatbot is trying to change that.
SPOTLIGHT: From the heart of the Cape Winelands, Pebbles Kitchen fills young tummies with nutritious meals
Despite the country’s relative wealth, South Africa has shockingly high levels of childhood malnutrition and stunting. Spotlight spent some time with a small team who have made it their business to bring solutions to the table and to get nutritious meals to the kids of farm workers in the Western Cape.
WHAT’S COOKING: Pepper steak and mushroom pie — two pie fillings in one
Debating with myself whether to make a pepper steak or a steak and mushroom pie, I thought, well, why not incorporate both in one?
News24 | Trump threatens to end ‘Democrat programmes’ amid US govt shutdown, ‘Republican programmes’ safe
US President Donald Trump has renewed his threat to cut “Democrat programmes” as the United States government shutdown heads into its 15th day without resolution.
ROVING REPORTERS: The real forces behind biodiversity loss — and what we can do about them
To reverse biodiversity loss, we must rethink our relationship with the natural world, says leading sustainability scientist Belinda Reyers.