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Court finds Pick n Pay liable for customer’s injuries from fall
The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed Pick n Pay’s attempts to absolve itself from being liable for injuries sustained by a customer who fell while shopping.
WATCH | Orlando Stadium renamed
The famous grand old venue of South African football has been renamed Orlando Amstel Arena.
Why EU carmakers face tough India market even after trade deal
European carmakers, squeezed by US tariffs and price wars in China, will get a welcome boost from an EU-India trade deal that sharply drops tariffs on car imports but face a tough market dominated by homegrown firms and compact Japanese ‘kei’ cars.
GLOBAL HEATING OP-ED: When fires, floods and drought become the norm, delaying is no longer an option
In South Africa, this summer has given us a vivid illustration of the potential havoc to come – fires in the Western Cape and floods in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Here are four areas where the country should be taking climate action in the year ahead.
Hamas seeks role for its police in Gaza before disarmament talks, say sources
Hamas is seeking to incorporate its 10,000 police officers into a new US-backed Palestinian administration for Gaza, sources say, a demand likely to be opposed by Israel as the militant group debates whether to surrender its arms.
News24 | Telcos taking Home Affairs to court over massive increase in fee for ID checks
The Association of Communications and Technology, which represents the biggest mobile network operators in South Africa, is taking Home Affairs to court over the big fee increase it imposed on ID verification checks last year.
First Hundred auction to span two days in March
The Hundred’s inaugural player auction will be held in London on 11 and 12 March, in a historic first for major sport in the UK.
Two metals crushed gold over the last year
Gold has had a tremendous run. However, silver and platinum’s performance has dwarfed gold’s over the last year.
Experts unpack who scores from a stronger rand
A more valuable rand cuts inflationary pressure, bringing downstream benefits
Germany plans crackdown on far-left militants after Berlin power grid attack
Germany will step up efforts to fight left-wing militants after activists claimed responsibility for an attack on a power station in January that caused the longest electricity blackout in Berlin since World War Two, the interior minister said.
RECIPE | Milk tart chocolate cake that salutes nostalgic local flavours
Shake up the chocolate indulgence factor with a nod to a classic Mzansi flavour swirl.
EFF accuses ANC of ‘breaking’ coalition pact in Ekurhuleni
Minority parties tilt balance in ANC’s favour, with its speaker nomination Dora Mlambo emerging victorious
UNEARTHING EXCELLENCE OP-ED: Open letter to SA scientists: We can improve Stem marks, simply by showing up
Despite a historically successful matric pass rate, South Africa’s Stem marks remain stagnant. To inspire future scientists, active engagement from current scientists is essential, fostering talent through visibility, presence and storytelling to bridge educational gaps.
Labour MPs call for halt to business rate rise for music venues
Nearly 50 MPs have written to the chancellor calling for music venues to be exempted from a hike in business rates.
North Korea fires missiles into sea amid talks of limiting US military role
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea on Tuesday that were likely short-range projectiles, South Korea and Japan said, as Washington and Seoul hold talks on transforming their defence posture against Pyongyang.
Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan’s strategic alliance with the U.S. would collapse if Tokyo were to turn away from a conflict in Taiwan, but distanced herself from previous comments that suggested a possible military response in such an event.
China to seek deeper cooperation with UK, Chinese ministries say
China is ready to enhance mutual trust with Britain and deepen practical cooperation with the Group of Seven nation as Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits the world’s second-largest economy this week, according to the Chinese foreign ministry on Tuesday.
Eskom threatens solar users in South Africa with fines and disconnection
OUTA has condemned that South African households are receiving threatening communications from Eskom and municipal entities demanding that they register their solar installations.