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No perjury charges against Bloody Sunday soldiers
The Public Prosecution Service has been investigating fifteen former soldiers and an alleged former member of the IRA.
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The Public Prosecution Service has been investigating fifteen former soldiers and an alleged former member of the IRA.
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Iranian media on Friday reported explosions in Isfahan city, amid steadily increasing tensions with Israel.
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Arrivals will celebrate South Asian talent in the Shangri-La area of the famous festival site.
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Ben Hodges, who led US forces in Europe, says Western powers should overcome their fears of supporting Ukraine.
South Africa
Programme to assist KZN small-scale farmers to become sustainable commercial businesses
KwaZulu-Natal small-scale farmers have been afforded an opportunity to grow into sustainable commercial businesses through a holistic, integrated programme, which will provide mechanisation, infrastructure and sector expertise.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube led the provincial launch of...
South Africa
The KwaZulu-Natal Christian Council has stepped in to mend relations between KwaZulu-Natal ANC leaders and IFP leader Thulasizwe Buthelezi, who is also the Zulu traditional prime minister.
South Africa
Eight people have been arrested for allegedly attacking police and damaging several police vehicles in Kimberley, in the Northern Cape, on Thursday.
South Africa
This brings to 42 the number of people who have been identified following the fatal crash in Limpopo
World
The long-running shadow war war between the two countries has come out of the shadows
World
Dickey Betts helped create their band’s Sothern rock style and wrote classic songs like Ramblin’ Man.
World
The House bills largely mirror a foreign aid package that passed the Senate in February, with aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The House has an additional bill targeting Iran, China and Russia.
World
A huge $61bn support package that could help reshape Kyiv’s war effort will go to a vote in coming days.
Africa
The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, damaging its cabin area.
Africa
Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.
Africa
Sprinter Christine Mboma says an enforced hiatus impacted her mental health but she did not lose hope of a return.
Africa
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.
Business
There is a chance for South Africa to become a good news story in the next few months – but it first needs to cross its biggest hurdle.
Business
Higher prices put off shoppers as sales volumes overall stagnate in March.
Business
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago hinted at the likely outcome for interest rates at the next MPC meeting.
Business
Mecer Inter-Ed offers a comprehensive training program for Microsoft Develop Generative AI Solutions.
Politics
The Electoral Court oversees the conduct of elections and the Electoral Commission (IEC).
Politics
Police Minister Bheki Cele says efforts to revitalise crime intelligence are yielding results.
Politics
The ANC in Limpopo says it has welcomed over 1000 former EFF members.
Politics
Public Protector’s office to explain why Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s gratuity was withheld.
Sport
Want to bowl really fast? Eat biltong! Proteas fast bowler Gerald Coetzee says that billies gives you wheels.
Sport
Check out some key match information as the South African teams head into a crucial round of the URC tournament this weekend.
Sport
Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt is on track to becoming one of the game’s greats, writes Lloyd Burnard.
Sport
Can you name all the FA Cup finalists since 1987, when Coventry City famously shocked Tottenham?
Education
[Liberian Observer] The Education Advocacy Coalition recently concluded a meeting with lawmakers to rally for an increase in the national educational budget from 16.3 percent to 20 percent.
Education
Will more stringent tactics subdue protests? Or fuel them?
Education
The new regulations extended legal protections to L.G.B.T.Q. students and rolled back several policies set under the Trump administration.
Education
Pilot to explore how to repurpose unused school space to increase capacity for funded childcare
An estimated 85,000 additional childcare places would be required by September 2025 to enable the government’s planned expansion of funded childcare for working parents in England, according to the Department for Education.
A pilot will explore how to repurpose unused school space to support...
Lifestyle
American singer Beyoncé served up a style spectacle that’s hotter than a Texas barbecue in her latest Instagram post.
Lifestyle
Rihanna spills the beans on her secret to keeping her toddlers stylish and on-trend – dressing them like their dad.
Lifestyle
‘It’s more than just a business decision’: American star 50 Cent shared a glimpse of the recently launched G-Unit studios.
Lifestyle
‘Mama Jack’ actor Chris April aka ‘Bra Spokes’ passed away in hospital at the age of 84 years. What caused his death?
Entertainment
The South African musician and parody artist posted an election meme on his X timeline asking South Africans who they will be voting for, but the now viral meme struck the wrong chord.
Entertainment
Entertainment
In an interview last year, the entrepreneur from the Eastern Cape said he had lost between 30 to 35kg.
Entertainment
Boity Pink Sapphire Eau de parfum was launched back in 2020.
Science/Tech
The bank is building an internal database to support generative artificial intelligence, in a move aimed at improving the functionality of its mobile app.
Science/Tech
A fashion influencer’s struggles to unblock her Instagram account highlight a long-standing problem with Meta’s lackluster customer service. Users and regulators say the company must step up.
Science/Tech
These were the most popular smartphone brands in the country as of March 2024.
Science/Tech
schwit1 shares a report from Reuters: Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into U.S. critical infrastructure and are waiting “for just the right moment to deal a devastating blow,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said on Thursday. An ongoing Chinese hacking campaign known as Volt Typhoon has successfully gained access to numerous American companies in telecommunications, energy, water...
Motoring
Motoring
Although shown on Chinese websites almost a year ago, Haval parent company, Great Wall Motors (GWM), has seemingly opted to…
Motoring
While approved for production form later this year, domestic market bound models will only become available towards the end of the year.
Motoring
Health
As record heat enveloped the nation, the rate of emergency room visits increased compared with the previous five years, a sign of the major health risks of high temperatures.
Health
The change followed a sweeping review by England’s National Health Service that found “remarkably weak” evidence for youth gender treatments.
Health
The company has told countries that it can supply only 18.8 million of the 29.6 million doses it was contracted to deliver this year.
Health
After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how pathogens spread through the air.
Nature
Sustainable Energy Africa is helping municipalities across the country build their capacity to register rooftop solar PV.
Nature
Corporate climate lobbying is recognised globally as a threat to effective climate change policy, the private and public sectors in SA do not perceive closed-door engagements to be problematic, write Caroline James and Emma Schuster.
Nature
While battery electric vehicles have dominated the transition conversation in transport, it’s looking increasingly likely that other technologies will also have a role to play.
Nature
South Africa is among 175 countries negotiating on a global treaty to end plastic pollution.