Joshua crash driver case adjourned to March
The driver of the car involved in a fatal crash involving British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has appeared in court in Nigeria.
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Eskom plays chicken with the World Bank
Eskom, the world’s biggest emitter of the toxin sulfur dioxide, presented a study that argues against the cost of installing equipment to limit emissions, risking a breach of a World Bank loan agreement and riling environmental activists.
Latest spy pics show all-new Toyota Fortuner testing in Thailand
While cladding conceals finer styling details, the test vehicle appears more upright than the outgoing version, with a flatter bonnet and a broader front end.
Madlanga inquiry considers summoning doctors who give witnesses dubious sick notes
Medical doctors who have provided questionable sick notes to witnesses subpoenaed by the Madlanga inquiry could get into trouble with the commission.
Trump lays out case for possible attack on Iran in State of the Union
U.S. President Donald Trump briefly laid out his case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the Union speech to Congress on Tuesday, saying he would not allow the world’s biggest sponsor of terrorism to have a nuclear weapon.
Swiss to vote on right-wing plan to slash state broadcaster’s funding
Switzerland votes next month on a proposal to slash funding for its state broadcaster SRG, a step supporters say will save Swiss households money, but opponents say reflects pressure globally on public media corporations from the political right.
‘Exceptionally rare’ Roman lead blocks found on farmland
The objects, which were used to produce tools and weapons, were found on grazing land in west Wales.
Bomb threat against Australia PM linked to banned Chinese dance group
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday he did not take his security for granted, after he was evacuated from his residence for several hours following a bomb threat sent to a Chinese dance group.
South Africa’s luxury estates face a hidden risk
Many of South Africa’s luxury residential estates face rising financial and legal risks because their governance structures have not kept pace with asset growth, infrastructure demands and stricter HOA oversight.
Pakistan wary of militant attacks after Afghanistan air strikes
Pakistan has boosted security and arrested dozens of suspects as it fears rising wave of militant attacks following its air strikes in Afghanistan, Pakistan’s Junior Interior Minister said on Wednesday.
Emperor Penguins moult to survive, but scientists fear it may now be killing them
The birds moult to protect themselves, but in a warming world, it could be endangering them.
Who will fix the potholes on my street in Johannesburg? – Fikile Mbalula
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says service delivery in Johannesburg is in a dire state and the public should vote for the ANC in local government elections to remedy this, despite the city currently being run by an ANC-led coalition.
Man arrested after ‘axe carried into mosque’
Manchester Central Mosque said the “swift actions of its volunteers” had “contained the situation”.
Kenyans trapped in Cambodia by trafficking scheme seek government aid to return home
More than 600 Kenyans lured to Cambodia by the promise of jobs, who say they were kept there against their will in a trafficking scheme, have sought to force their government to bring them home.
Expansion, reform and controversy – 10 years of Infantino as Fifa president
Gianni Infantino has clashed with players’ unions and European football, but remains in an impregnable position at Fifa.
Iconic South African mining giant doubles profit
Valterra Platinum declared a dividend that smashed analyst expectations as earnings jumped last year on soaring metals prices.
Actor Martin Short’s daughter Katherine dies at 42
The actor says his daughter “will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world”.
World Cup security concerns over funding freeze
US government officials are warned that there could be “catastrophic” security consequences if cities hosting World Cup matches do not receive funding that has been frozen.
Phiri vows to repay Tinkler’s trust
Player reunites with coach, eyes Nedbank Cup
John Steenhuisen warns of 15,000 job losses in South Africa
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has warned that the collapse of Tongaat Hulett puts thousands of jobs at risk, with around 40,000 livelihoods depending on the supply chain linked to the company’s mills.