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Victim of ‘Celtic Curse’ spent years blaming herself for poor health
Anne Campbell says being diagnosed with a genetic disease in her 80s came as a relief.
Joburg Water races to restore Midrand’s water supply
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero says the city is fixing reservoirs and water should be running soon after a week of supply challenges in Midrand.
Court dismisses man’s bid to escape R20k spousal maintenance
A high court judge rejected a man’s application to escape a R20k monthly spousal maintenance order, citing concerns about unexplained financial transactions, overseas travel plans, and indications of hidden wealth
Reports mount that John Steenhuisen is on his way out as DA leader
Reports are mounting that Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election in the party’s upcoming federal congress.
News24 | Musk merges xAI into SpaceX in bid to build space data centers
Elon Musk has announced that his rocket company, SpaceX, will take over his artificial intelligence outfit xAI, as he seeks to raise billions of dollars for his science fiction-worthy outer space projects.
Four held in £3m illegal TV streaming raids
The raids, across Greater Manchester and Lancashire, uncovered 10 servers and equipment worth £750,000.
Olympics-Greenpeace takes aim at Eni’s role as Milano Cortina sponsor
Environmental advocacy group Greenpeace has called on Winter Olympics organisers to end their partnership with Italian oil major Eni ENI.MI, warning that the group’s fossil fuel operations undermine efforts to protect snow‑dependent sports as the climate warms.
Hungary’s Tisza party leads pre-election poll, far-right party on course for parliament
Hungary’s centre-right Tisza party leads Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s governing Fidesz party before an April 12 election, and the far-right Our Homeland party is on course to enter parliament, according to an opinion poll published on Tuesday.
SPEED QUEEN: Teen sensation Lara Markthaler takes South Africa to the Olympic slopes
At 18, Lara Markthaler is already carving her name into Olympic snow. Nicknamed Spunkiiiiii and recognisable by her trademark pink hair, Lara heads to Milano Cortina to race the slalom and giant slalom, carrying the hopes of the country as one of only a handful representing South Africa.
Russia ends ‘week-long pause’ with major attack on Ukraine energy sites
The attack – which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones – comes after a so-called “energy truce” expired at the weekend.
Middle East does not need Iran-US war, diplomatic adviser to UAE president says
The Middle East does not need another confrontation between the U.S. and Iran, and Tehran needs to reach a nuclear deal with Washington, the diplomatic adviser to the president of regional power United Arab Emirates said at a World Governments Summit panel in Dubai.
John Steenhuisen bows out as DA leader
The leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance, a key member of the ruling coalition, plans to step down at internal elections in two months, after facing criticism over his leadership.
Trump seeks $1 billion from Harvard as two sides remain far from deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said late on Monday his administration is pursuing $1 billion from Harvard to settle federal probes into the university over school policies, with the two sides yet to reach a final deal despite months of talks.
Boks’ World Cup title defence will blast off in Adelaide
The Springboks can start planning to ensure their logistical preparations are spot on after rugby bosses announced the three venues where the world champions will play their pool matches at the 2027 World Cup in Australia, coach Rassie Erasmus said.
Trade union slams government’s new R100 billion BEE ‘looting fund’
Solidarity said it has issued a letter of demand regarding South Africa’s new R100 billion Transformation Fund, requesting that the DTIC does not proceed with the fund’s implementation until specific information is made available.
RAF confronted R20bn debt with R5bn in bank while paying R50m to suspended employees
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is facing a financial crisis with R20bn in debt and only R5bn available, exacerbated by losing a High Court bid to extend a payment moratorium.
NEWSFLASH: Steenhuisen expected to step down as DA leader — reports
The Sunday Times first reported on Tuesday morning that tensions within the DA leadership have led to John Steenhuisen’s decision to step down from the position, citing five DA sources with knowledge of the matter.