
Russia soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders’ orders
Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.
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Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.

There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.

Sex offenders on trains are escaping justice because of serious issues with CCTV on the rail network – BBC investigation.

The book focuses on one honest citizen struggling to maintain integrity amid pervasive corruption. It also supplies answers to modern-day SA‘s post-apartheid challenges.

Bearish options bets on the rand are at the highest in almost three years as traders start to question whether the currency’s headlong rally has further to run, especially as investors brace for potential budget surprises this week.

Altron is set for another year of strong earnings growth, as its strategy of focusing on higher-margin, annuity-revenue growth opportunities pays off.
The Israeli human rights organisation B’Tselem contends that since the “ceasefire” started on October 10 last year, the Israeli army has killed at least 609 people in Gaza, including at least 100 children.
As South Africa prepares for its 2026 budget speech, the under-discussed Health Promotion Levy stands out as a proven tool to curb sugar consumption, reduce costly non-communicable diseases and ease pressure on the healthcare system. Allowing the sugary drinks tax to stagnate under industry pressure risks deepening inequality, shifting the burden of preventable illness onto poor communities...

Acknowledging that BEE is not fulfilling its transformation mandate, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition is implementing new laws and a new R100 billion fund for BEE compliance.
The scene outside the Alexandra Magistrate Court, captured by Daily Maverick’s photographer Felix Dlangamandla, underscores the urgent need for improved waste management and sanitation services in Alexandra.
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana is unlikely to formally adopt a fiscal anchor in this week’s Budget.

The former site of the Nature and Culture History Museum in Pretoria, once a key national cultural and historical institution, now stands abandoned.

It’s been four months since Qhawekazi Mazaleni was crowned Miss SA, and she’s proving that authenticity and character are what truly ground you in life especially in every room you step into.

Lord Mandelson has been released pending further investigation, the Metropolitan Police says, hours after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The Gauteng health department was ordered by the Johannesburg high court to pay R1.6m in damages for failing to provide necessary medical care and devices to a child with cerebral palsy

Authorities said samples showed canine distemper virus, but have not confirmed where it came from.

Senior SANDF officer Brig Johannes Mkhabela allegedly sprayed cyanide in a colleague’s office to prevent them from taking their post, with CCTV footage capturing the act. Mkhabela was subsequently arrested for attempting to bribe the investigating officer with R1.5 million to dismiss the case, leading to charges of corruption and defeating the ends of justice.

Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya denies claims Witness F facilitated a purchase of impalas for him
Amakhosi focus on Stellies ahead of Soweto derby

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