Met using ‘Al Capone approach’ to root out misconduct in force
The London force says it has removed more than 1,400 officers and staff from its ranks in three years.
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Scotland’s not proven verdict to be scrapped as MSPs back reforms
The verdict has been used in criminal trials for hundreds of years but campaigners had called for it to be abolished.
Zimbabwe agrees to $455m power plant refurbishment deal with Jindal
Zimbabwe has agreed to a $455m (R7.91bn), 15-year concession deal with the Africa-focused unit of India’s Jindal Steel for the refurbishment of a 920-megawatt coal-fired power plant, says energy minister July Moyo.
Thousands protest against Trump’s second UK state visit
A coalition of more than 50 groups have organised a march in central London against the visit.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Foggy morning but fine and warm across SA, with isolated showers in KZN
Morning fog patches are expected in most parts of the country, but it will be fine and warm for the rest of the day, according to the South African Weather Service.
Why Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quit over Gaza
Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, has resigned, accusing Unilever of silencing its stance on Gaza.
Mkhwanazi assures Madlanga Commission of evidence — to come — linking Mchunu to syndicates
As commission gets underway, Madlanga says if Mkhwanazi’s allegations are true, ‘that spells doom for SA’s criminal justice system’
Sudan family torn apart by war is reunited after Al Jazeera report
Sudanese father, Shamoun Idris reunited with his wife and seven children after spotting them in an Al Jazeera report.
Major Scottish gangland figures arrested in Dubai
Steven Lyons, Ross McGill, Stephen Jamieson and Steven Larwood were taken into custody following a co-ordinated operation.
News24 | Court finds in favour of Media24, Novus in another legal challenge to On the Dot sale
Media24 and Novus have fended off another legal challenge from a competitor to the sale last year of Media24’s logistics business On the Dot and community newspapers.
GRAVE TROUBLE: Ombud slams Khayelitsha burial society for failing to honour claims
Three rulings have been issued against a Khayelitsha funeral policy provider, Luvuyo Burial andConsulting (Luvuyo), that failed to honour valid claims, leaving families in financial trouble despite faithfully paying their premiums each month.
SANDF members, foreigners held for smuggling and illegal operations
Five soldiers and two foreigners were arrested in Musina, Limpopo, on Tuesday after allegedly attempting to intercept smugglers in an unauthorised operation that led to the concealment of illicit cigarettes at a military base.
EU proposes curbs on trade with Israel over Gaza war
Despite the forceful language, the measures appear unlikely to pass and have been condemned by Israel.
LIVE: Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid – UEFA Champions League
Follow our live build-up with breaking team news ahead of our full text commentary stream of the Anfield football match.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: Loaded for Bear: Canada is making demands of Anglo that would be disparaged in Africa
Imagine what would happen if Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe or the Competition Commission demanded from a foreign company that it move its HQ to South Africa before it could merge with a South African miner?
Search for ancient Egyptian gold bracelet missing from Cairo museum
A photo of the 3,000-year-old bracelet has been sent to airports, seaports and border crossings to stop it being smuggled out of the country.
News24 | Battle for Mabuza’s pension; Mkhwanazi in spotlight: Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
Kenya issues arrest warrant for UK citizen in 2012 murder case blamed on soldiers
Kenya issued an arrest warrant and requested the extradition of a British citizen on Tuesday over the murder of a 21-year-old woman near a UK army training camp more than a dozen years ago, which has strained relations between the countries.
FRUITFUL TIES OP-ED: Letters from Down Under (Part 1) — SA, Australia can reap rich harvest through shared farming knowledge
In this insightful travelogue Wandile Sihlobo shares letters from his recent visit to Australia, reflecting on the country’s rigorous biosecurity culture, the power of well-run municipalities and the vast potential for collaboration between Australian and South African agriculture.
Soshanguve man convicted of murdering wife with boiling water
A 47-year-old man from Soshanguve has been convicted by the Pretoria high court of the brutal, premeditated murder of his estranged wife after scalding her with boiling water in a bathtub and assaulting her.