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BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: Casting off — my last Bell at Daily Maverick
My most enduring, most heartfelt thanks goes to the readers of this column who have been fabulously thoughtful, reactive, instructive and supportive of some views which at times have strayed, I’m proud to say, into the hyperbolic.
Police investigating after body of boy found at staircase of his apartment
Police have launched an investigation after the body of Jayden Lee Meek, who was reported missing on Tuesday afternoon, was discovered on a staircase at the Swazi Complex in Fleurhof on Wednesday morning.
COOKIE CAPITALISM: Amid a privacy storm abroad, Shopify quietly expands in SA
The e-commerce giant powers more than 18,000 online stores in SA. A revived lawsuit in the US has raised questions about what Shopify knows – and consumers don’t – about data trails left behind.
Chelsea set to stick with Maresca for next season
Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca is backed by the hierarchy at Stamford Bridge and is expected to stay in charge even if his team fail to reach the Champions League.
Postmortem conducted on Luthuli was of poor quality: KZN chief pathologist
KwaZulu-Natal chief pathologist Dr Sibusiso Ntsele has described as “poor quality” the postmortem report conducted in 1967 on ANC president-general Chief Albert Luthuli.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: NAMPO farmers tell Nick Wilson they’re staying
Welcome to “The Lead”, a regular podcast from News24 showcasing the best of our in-depth reporting.
Ecclestone left out of first Edwards England squad
England star bowler Sophie Ecclestone is left out of new coach Charlotte Edwards’ first squad to face West Indies.
Usindiso building had torture chamber – fire accused’s confession read in court
The Usindiso building that went up in flames nearly two years ago had a “slaghuis” — an underground torture chamber where people were taken to be beaten or killed.
French taxi driver charged with theft after dispute with UK foreign secretary
French police charge a taxi driver with stealing luggage and cash from UK foreign secretary and his wife.
Sassa warns that reports of double pay reports for June are fake news
Posts have been making the rounds on social media.
Kluyts murder case awaits decision on representations made by the accused
The Johannesburg high court on Wednesday postponed the case of Kirsten Kluyts’ murder accused Bafana Mahungela until June 12.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Cool conditions, with morning fog and strong coastal winds
Strong winds will affect the coastal areas of the Western Cape in the southwest, according to the South African Weather Service.
Mark Carney says Canadians are not ‘impressed’ by UK’s invite to Trump
The criticism from the new PM comes as Canada prepares for a visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Prison shake-up announced to deal with overcrowding
The justice secretary says measures are required to prevent prison capacity being reached in November.
‘COMPLEX AND EXCLUSIONARY’: Convoluted 2026 Sevens World Series format meets with criticism and anger
A third restructure in five years to the SVNS World Series has left a bad taste in the mouth for fans and players.
UN calls for calm as fighting resumes in Libya’s Tripoli
The United Nations Mission to Libya (UNSMIL) warns that the situation in the country could ‘spiral out of control’.
Witness ‘doesn’t believe’ Usindiso fire accused was forced to confess
A woman who survived the Usindiso fire in which 76 people were killed doesn’t believe Lawrence Sithembiso Mdlalose, accused of setting the building alight, was coerced into confessing by an alleged Tanzanian drug dealer.