
Hospital violated trans complaint nurses’ dignity, tribunal rules
A judge says the hospital chiefs’ changing room policy created a “hostile” environment for women.
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A judge says the hospital chiefs’ changing room policy created a “hostile” environment for women.

South Africa’s rand is on a weekly winning run not seen in more than two decades as elevated precious-metal prices and an improving economic backdrop drive gains.
Unless there’s a significant downpour in Knysna, residents’ taps will run dry within days. An intergovernmental team is looking at urgent interventions, but the crisis has been brewing for years.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirms he will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Republicans are using a new committee to question the events of January 6th 2021.
Last year was the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since 2022, as casualties soared amid flaring hostilities along the front line and Russia’s expanded use of long-range weapons, the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said.

Manchester City agree a deal in principle to sign Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi in January.

Waste firm Biffa claimed it invested heavily after being given assurances about the recycling scheme only to see it collapse a year later.

South Africa plans a major immigration overhaul that prioritises economic contribution and skills, tightens retirement visas, introduces new merit-based work and investment visas, and proposes tax changes for immigrants.
Baartman returned career best SA20 figures of five for 16 to help the Paarl Royals secure their place in the playoffs of the tournament, trouncing the Pretoria Capitals by six wickets on Thursday.

Two fragments of the 11th-Century fabric were stolen from Bayeux during the Nazi occupation of France in the 1940s.

BBC Sport looks at the principles, tactics and players Michael Carrick and his staff could use at Manchester United.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Night Edition has launched in South Africa, featuring a Manufaktur Alpine Grey paint with an AMG Line body kit and 20-inch AMG alloy wheels. It includes the Night Package with gloss-black exterior finishes and LED lighting.
Defence minister said the president’s orders were ‘clearly communicated to all parties’.

The EFF leader claimed that Elon Musk wants to bring Starlink into South Africa to help white people overthrow the government.
This Karoo photo essay explores a mountain region that seems to have passed out of national memory: the Sneeuberg Ranges.

McKenzie Morgan was inspired by the Southport attack and also planned an attack on a children’s dance school.