Tanzania’s media barred from covering post-election violence victims’ testimonies
The Presidential Commission conducting the inquiry said this was intended to protect the privacy of those giving testimony
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Trump cabinet attends black carpet premiere of Amazon‑backed documentary ‘Melania’
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) – With tensions in Minneapolis still high and a possible U.S. military strike on Iran looming, movers and shakers in the Trump administration took a timeout on Thursday to attend a lavish event celebrating a big-budget documentary about first lady Melania Trump.
‘Gupta lieutenants are in court, Batohi says on her last day in office
The outgoing national director of public prosecutions said her successor should fight for more institutional independence and for competitive salaries to attract high profile advocates
South Africa expels Israel’s chargé d’affaires Ariel Seidman
The department of international relations and cooperation said the move was a response to conduct inconsistent with diplomatic norms and protocol
Alan Carr accidentally revealed Traitors victory hours after filming
The comedian inadvertently revealed his victory to a cameraman while working the following day.
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You have 72 hours to leave South Africa, DIRCO tells top Israeli diplomat
After expelling Ariel Seidman, Israel’s chargé d’affaires, will South Africa finally close Tel Aviv’s embassy?
POWER MINING: Yes, Eskom is getting into the bitcoin business
What do Eskom, Rob Herzov and bitcoin have in common? A solution to declining utility revenue, grid stabilisation, and the backbone or a bitcoin treasury reserve. The world keeps turning upside down.
Surge in childhood stomach illness alarms Western Cape health authorities
The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, has recorded a worrying rise in cases of gastroenteritis.
Fulham sign Man City winger Bobb for £27m
Fulham sign Norway winger Oscar Bobb from Manchester City for £27m on a five-and-a-half-year contract.
One South African industry has been shrinking for nine years straight
South Africa’s construction industry is facing its ninth straight year of decline despite broader economic growth, driven by weak public and private investment.
Free State education department launches app to monitor scholar transport
The Free State department of education has introduced a new app to improve the safety of pupils in the province.
Chaos in the council of a key South African municipality
Following the recent removal of Matlosana’s CFO, another report has been resubmitted to the council, which seeks to remove the municipality’s mayor.
News24 | Rand retreats to R16 against resurging dollar
The rand lost its footing on Friday, trading weaker than R16 to the dollar for the first time since Monday.
South Africa pokes the bear
South Africa expelled a top local Israeli diplomat, escalating tensions between the two countries and risking renewed criticism by the US.
China has lifted sanctions on six British MPs and peers, Starmer says
The prime minister says a travel ban and other restrictions “no longer apply” to six current parliamentarians.
Fire halts West Coast Main Line trains from Euston
There is major disruption on all rail services between Euston station and Watford Junction.
Queen Camilla among guests at memorial for author Jilly Cooper
Dame Jilly Cooper, known for best-selling novels including Rivals and Riders, died after a fall in October.
South African government kicks out top Israeli diplomat
Charge d’Affaires of the Israeli Embassy in South Africa, Ariel Seidman, has been given 72 hours to leave the country.
South Africa declares Israel envoy ‘persona non grata’
Israel’s chargé d’affaires in South Africa, Ariel Seidman, has been declared persona non grata and must leave within 72 hours due to diplomatic violations, including attacks on President Ramaphosa via social media.