OIL SHOCK FALLOUT: Reserve Bank signals resolve on inflation target as two rate hikes loom large
Economists expect the unbearable pressure on households to increase.
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Labour figures criticise calls for inquiry into PM’s Mandelson claims
The Conservatives say the PM misled Parliament “multiple times” and that the Privileges Committee should investigate.
Archbishop praises Pope’s anti-war comments during Vatican visit
Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church of England, had a private discussion with Pope Leo during the trip.
KZN man hacked for allegedly pooping on public pathway
A dispute over alleged public indecency turned violent in Greylands, Tongaat, when a man was hacked with a cane knife after he was accused of using a public pathway as a toilet.
CHANGING OF THE GUARD: New broom promises to clean up SAA and improve accountability
The national carrier’s incoming interim CEO, Matshela Seshibe, made a visible difference during his time at Air Chefs, drawing praise for strong leadership that has improved the organisation.
Pope Leo signals shift away from Catholic Church’s focus on sex
Pope Leo‘s four-nation Africa tour featured firm denunciations by the pontiff of despotism and war and unprecedented attacks from US President Donald Trump that grabbed headlines.
How renting a photocopier helped destroy a school
The institution faces over R600k in legal fees
Lib Dems pledge £5k rewards for illegal waste tip-offs
The party says the payouts would help tackle an “environmental emergency” faced by councils.
Electronic line-calling in Madrid wrong – Rybakina
Elena Rybakina says she does not “trust” the electronic line-calling system following a disputed decision in her win against Zheng Qinwen at the Madrid Open.
Royal Lytham to host 2028 Open as Trump’s Turnberry misses out
Royal Lytham & St Annes in Lancashire will stage golf’s oldest major for the 12th time.
UNLEARNING STYLES: Debunking ‘zombie theories’: Learning myths persist despite science proving otherwise
In his 2024 blog on engaging learning titled Attack of the Zombie Learning Theories!, Richard Culatta debunks several myths about how students learn the best. Here some of these myths are distilled further.
News24 | King Charles’ US visit forges ahead despite shooting, Iran war – but Epstein off the table
Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla are scheduled to arrive in the United States later on Monday for a four-day trip, a tour which has taken on even greater prominence after the White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting and amid acrimony between the close allies.
Trump calls suspect in press dinner attack ‘pretty sick guy’
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the suspect accused of trying to attack administration officials at a black tie gala on Saturday night was a “pretty sick guy” who had been flagged to law enforcement by family members.
Audi F1 appoint McNish as racing director from Miami Grand Prix
Triple Le Mans 24 Hours winner and former grand prix racer Allan McNish has been appointed racing director of the Audi Formula One team, they announced on Friday.
Teen pregnancies are dramatically dropping. But researchers aren’t sure why
New research shows a steep decline in adolescent pregnancy rates across all nine provinces from 2021 to 2025, reversing course from previous years. It’s good news, even if it’s not clear why it’s happening
Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record
The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.
Malatsi withdraws draft AI policy over fake citations
The communications and digital technologies minister said the department would take the matter seriously and implement consequence management for those responsible for drafting and quality assurance
The truth about tradwives in the manosphere: Burned-out women and angry men
Social media trends harken back to patriarchal roles, where women serve and men earn. Neither is happy.