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News24 | State slams Magashule’s ex-PA’s latest extradition challenge, says she was ‘playing games’
The State has slammed former Free State premier Ace Magashule’s one-time assistant, Moroadi Cholota’s, claims that she was treated unfairly by investigators who interviewed her in the United States (US) – accusing her of “playing games” with them.
The great collapse of US higher education has begun
Budget cuts, culture wars and enrolment crashes are pushing American universities off the edge.
Personal theft up 22% in England and Wales, ONS says
It is the highest number recorded in a year since the current data began in 2003.
Student killed in French school stabbing attack, reports say
At least three people were injured in the attack in Nantes, according to French media.
News24 | Ramaphosa and Trump discuss ending Ukraine war ahead of Zelensky’s visit to Pretoria
Just moments before welcoming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the Union Buildings on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that he had a telephone call with US President Donald Trump about ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
Stage 2 loadshedding in place until Friday morning
Eskom implemented stage 2 load-shedding from 4pm on Thursday, stating that higher-than-expected electricity demand, the loss of generation units and extensive planned maintenance have placed strain on the system.
News24 | SA bonds gain as investors welcome VAT hike U-turn
South African government bonds extended gains on Thursday after the National Treasury scrapped plans for a tax increase that threatened to rupture the nation’s coalition government.
UK lifts sanctions on dozen Syrian government bodies
Sanctions on 12 Syrian entities removed, including the defence and interior ministries.
Dozens of followers “rescued” in raid on Kenya church
Police in Kenya who raided a church in western Kenya say they found two bodies and rescued 57 followers
Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Kyiv as Trump touts ‘peace deal’
Russia launched one of its largest missile attacks on Ukraine’s capital city since its invasion in 2022.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest Ben-Gvir’s Yale visit
Pro-Palestinian protesters threw objects towards Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir as he visited Yale.
How will Harvard and other universities survive Trump’s funding cuts?
Harvard is suing the Trump administration over federal funding cuts that it says put critical research at risk.
Constance Marten tells jury she ‘absolutely’ loved baby
Marten also claimed she and Mark Gordon did everything they could to protect their baby.
India and Pakistan head towards a strategic standoff after Pahalgam attack
Tensions have escalated between the two nuclear powers following Tuesday’s attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir.
Pakistan suspends trade and closes border with India over Kashmir tensions
Pakistan has suspended all trade with India and closed its airspace and land border.
BUDGET 2025: It was a difficult process, says Mbalula on VAT withdrawal as uncertainty looms over budgetary shortfall
While the DA and other parties celebrated the withdrawal of the 0.5 percentage point VAT increase, they haven’t figured out how to fill the budgetary shortfall.
News24 | Asbestos trial: Ruling on Magashule’s ex-PA’s special plea expected on Friday
Judge Phillip Loubser will make a call on Friday on when and how former Free State premier Ace Magashule’s ex-PA’s special plea will be dealt with.
News24 | Wynberg court murder: Two more arrested for taxi boss hit
Two more people have been arrested in connection with the murder of taxi boss Dingalomoya Cintso, who was gunned down inside the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court while attending his own trial two weeks ago.
OPINIONISTA: The ANC and the media’s missed information in spurious claims against the Solidarity Movement
It is essential to respond to the growing barrage of negative media reporting directed at the Solidarity Movement. Much of the criticism is vested in ideological bias and fails to engage with the movement’s actual contributions to South African society.
News24 | Reserve Bank must release R200m to Steinhoff successor Ibex, court rules
Judge Sulett Potterill of the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria said the SARB failed to provide a “single fact as to why the blocking order was issued, why it is lawful and why it should not be set aside”.