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Robotics lab launched in Mpumalanga school to boost digital skills in rural classrooms
The Shoprite Foundation and the Development Bank of Southern Africa have jointly funded a robotics laboratory in Dullstroom to expand access to coding and digital education for learners in under-resourced schools
South Africa intercepts four Chinese fishing vessels violating EEZ rules
Four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels were fined R400 000 and released after a coordinated operation by officials and the police
Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war
Ukraine’s president says the US decision “certainly does not help achieve peace”.
Divisive, ruthless, brilliant – how Galthie helped France find their mojo
Fabien Galthie has driven sky-high standards throughout his coaching career – but he has not always made friends on the way.
‘Drop points at West Ham and it’s over’ – Guardiola
Pep Guardiola says the Premier League title race will be “over” if his Manchester City side drop points at West Ham on Saturday.
Iranians react to new Supreme Leader’s first address
People in Iran are questioning who’s really in charge after Mojtaba Khamenei’s first address came via a presenter on state TV.
LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU: Joburg’s ‘silver men’ on the politics and paint of street performing
A troupe of Joburg’s street performers explain how they became ‘silver men’, what paint they use and how they navigate traffic.
As Iran regime change hopes fade, Netanyahu faces political test
Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Heatwave hits Eastern Cape, rain in Mpumalanga, warm elsewhere
A heatwave is expected in parts of the Eastern Cape until Monday, while heavy rain is forecast for Mpumalanga, according to the South African Weather Service.
Too good to go down? Ranking shock Premier League relegations
Premier League champions, FA Cup winners and club legends have all suffered the unwanted fate, but which relegated side really was “too good to go down”?
The internationalisation of MAGA
Ambassador Bozell told a room of South African business leaders he doesn’t care what their courts say. He was not speaking as a diplomat. He was performing for an audience six thousand miles away.
REBUKE: Lessons in diplomacy for the new US ambassador, with love from SA
US Ambassador Bozell’s first public engagement began promisingly, but ended in him being issued a diplomatic reprimand by the South African government. The lesson to be imbibed? Avoid obvious pitfalls in the way things are discussed and bear in mind that being a successful media critic and a successful ambassador are two different breeds of cats.
THE READINESS REPORT: Watch – Redi Tlhabi has advice for America’s new ambassador to South Africa
In this solo episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi discusses newly appointed US Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, and the recent rebuke from Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola. Drawing on her own experience of living abroad, from the United States to London, she offers four tips on what it means to enter a new society as a guest, why understanding local sensitivities matters,...
ISS TODAY: Agoa extension offers little relief as US trade chaos rattles African exporters
Agoa was designed to give investors predictability – yet its benefits are now threatened by the turmoil of shifting US trade rules.
Michigan synagogue attack was ‘hate, plain and simple’, says governor
The FBI says it is investigating the incident as a “targeted act of violence against the Jewish community” but a motive for the crime remains unclear.
Global leaders urged to help Iran detainees
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were detained in January 2025 and later sentenced to 10 years in prison.
WATCH | Residents attack police for demolishing shacks
In Ennerdale, Johannesburg, Metro Police faced violent resistance while demolishing unoccupied shacks