WHO Africa head warns against underestimating risk of Ebola spread
The outbreak has resulted in 160 suspected deaths out of 670 suspected cases, and 61 of the cases have been confirmed, according to DRC health ministry data
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UK net migration needs to fall further, says Andy Burnham
Labour’s candidate for Makerfield also said government immigration reforms must “get the balance right”.
Grey is winning winter again and New Balance knows it
As Johannesburg settles into winter, New Balance’s Grey Days campaign taps into the season’s biggest mood: comfort, layering and effortlessly cool grey sneakers
News24 | SA proposes new credits to kickstart EV battery industry
South Africa plans to change its auto-industry incentive programme to channel more support to electric-vehicle battery manufacturers, boosting the nation’s prospects of becoming a manufacturing hub for the fast-growing technology.
News24 | Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse, including rape
Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organisers said on Friday, with several hospitalised with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape.
LAUNCH | GAC GS3 Emzoom Nova cuts airbag count and features
Chinese brand GAC appears to have had a tough time gaining traction in the local market. Its cars are a rare sight on roads.
CRIME STATS | Eastern Cape tops murder rate despite national decline
Despite a decline in serious violent crime nationally, the Eastern Cape still has the highest murder rate in South Africa, police minister Firoz Cachalia revealed on Friday.
ACCOMMODATION CRISES: MPs intervene at UWC as students continue protest over poor living conditions
Frustrated students from the University of Western Cape have entered another day of protests over poor living conditions. On Friday, 22 May, MPs visited the protest site, expressing concern and demanding the university take immediate action to resolve the crisis affecting student welfare.
Ex-Sundowns midfielder obtains FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine
Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sibusiso Kumalo is still involved in football, and he has now obtained a unique FIFA qualification.
Lupita Nyong’o rejects criticism of Helen of Troy role
Critics including Elon Musk have claimed it’s wrong to cast a black actress as the ancient Greek figure.
INSPIRE: Cultural hub uses jazz and soul to bring us back together
Music institution Bassline, which began as a venue 32 years ago, is now a roving concert company about to put on its annual festival.
Seven men charged over child sexual exploitation
They are charged with 40 offences as part of an investigation into group-based child exploitation.
Kuse was a zombie, ravaged by drugs in 2022, says Tengimfene
Mlandeli Tengimfene helped Siyakholwa Kuse overcome addiction and become a WBC champion
Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt
Reform UK says Farage will appeal the County Court judgment because he had not been aware of the claim.
Man jailed for shouting death threats at Jews in London
A man arrested for shouting “I will kill you Jews”, who then threatened to blow up Jewish schools an hour after being released from custody, was jailed in a London court on Friday after admitting to antisemitic hate crimes.
News24 | US pauses weapons sales to Taiwan to save munitions for Iran war, says Navy secretary
A top United States military official has said Washington is pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to conserve munitions for its war on Iran.
SOCCER: Hostile environment awaits Champions League hopefuls Mamelodi Sundowns in Morocco
In their pursuit of a second Champions League title, Mamelodi Sundowns will have to down Morocco’s AS FAR in Rabat. It won’t be a welcoming environment for the Brazilians, who head into the second-leg encounter with a slender 1-0 lead.
CRYSTALLISING SUCCESS: Queen bees reshaping SA beekeeping industry
‘The bee kingdom is led by women, we can’t keep assuming men lead it,’ says Lulu Letlape, founder of Bongi Bees. She is one of a new generation of women entrepreneurs quietly reshaping one of South Africa’s most overlooked agricultural sectors.
MULTIMILLION-RAND CLAWBACK: SIU recovers R25m from Covid-19 school sanitising contracts
Following a series of articles by Maverick Citizen, the SIU has finalised a R25-million asset recovery from a network of contractors linked to the Gauteng Department of Education’s irregular R431-million Covid-19 sanitisation contracts.
Jury discharged in Ian Watkins prison murder trial
Rico Gedel and Samuel Dodsworth had been on trial at Leeds Crown Court accused of his murder.