Court weighs if former judge president went too far on mediation rule
The office of the Gauteng judge president issued a directive in April 2025 for mandatory mediation in civil matters before trial allocation
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BUSINESS REFLECTION: Crossed Wires: The surprising new socialist inclinations of Big Tech
AI companies are not ordinary companies; their growth and power have no precedent. Everyone, including the company founders, is beginning to come to the realisation that perhaps they should be treated differently from other companies.
FINANCIAL WELLNESS COACH: Managing financial affairs after a loved one passes away
The best way to make things easier for those you leave behind is to have everything ready before it’s needed.
GAME RESERVE KILLINGS: Final suspect in Kruger Park double murder arrested after three-nation manhunt
Following a dramatic flight across southern Africa, 26-year-old Macandze Lionel da Marta has been arrested in Zimbabwe for the murders of Dina and Ernst Marais. Law enforcement officials say the breakthrough proves the growing power of transnational policing in the Southern African Development Community region.
Royal Marines Take Control Of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker
Royal Marine Commandos boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.
Remains of KZN man lured to Russia for ‘fake job’ returned home
The remains of a KwaZulu-Natal man who was allegedly lured to Russia with promises of employment have finally been returned to South Africa, more than two months after his death.
AVIATION: Global airline execs believe in SAA – with a few caveats
A trip to IATA’s annual general meeting in Rio de Janeiro reveals that South African Airways still gets a lot of love in the global aviation community, but the government’s policies, not so much.
Former England captain Lewis Moody starts 500-mile cycle after MND diagnosis
The former England Rugby captain, aged 48, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year.
‘I have no interest’ | PA Rand West councillor who appears on the new Emfuleni executive list
Bruce Nimmerhoudt says his inclusion in the newly announced mayoral executive of Emfuleni municipality is a mistake
WHERE TO INVEST: MTN rides African tailwinds and smartphone penetration
MTN has far more impressive plans than a desire to merely maintain market share – set out in detail in its Ambition 30 strategy. They centre on a projected rise in smartphone penetration in Africa.
News24 | Jub Jub arrested for allegedly kidnapping, shooting at driver linked to girlfriend dispute
TV presenter and rapper Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye was arrested on Sunday, Gauteng police said.
FINDING FLOPPY: Residents rally as search for missing police dog Floppy continues in Eastern Cape
Members of the public have offered the use of their drones as the desperate search for Floppy the police dog continued in the bush outside Mdantsane, Buffalo City, on Sunday. Floppy disappeared after a violent encounter with robbers who attacked a school a few kilometres away.
News24 | Strangers keep paying this man’s restaurant bills – and it’s all because he rescues animals
When Brendan Murray, co-founder of the Owl Rescue Centre, went to settle his bill for his usual coffee fix in Brits, someone had already paid it. Anonymously.
The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland’s World Cup return
Ben Gannon-Doak wasn’t born when Scotland last played at the men’s World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and their first win at the tournament in 36 years as he stole the show against Haiti.
Officers rescue girl, 5, after hijacker abandons her during dramatic chase
A five-year-old girl was safely reunited with her family after law enforcement officers moved fast to track down a suspect and rescue her
WHO reassures World Cup fans as Ebola outbreak grows in DRC
The World Health Organisation has sought to reassure football fans travelling to the Fifa World Cup that the risk of Ebola remains low despite a growing outbreak in the DRC
Man charged after car crashes through bowling alley
The BMW crossed all 16 lanes before coming to a stop on the other side of the building.
SLOW START: Proteas outclassed as Australia make statement in T20 World Cup opener
Australia 172 for 8 (Phoebe Litchfield 50, Nonkululeko Mlaba 2-22) beat South Africa 107 (Laura Wolvaardt 44, Georgia Wareham 3-19) by 65 runs.