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Blood scandal victims ‘harmed further’ by compensation delays
Payments need to be made fairer and faster, the chair of the public inquiry into the disaster says.
WEDNESDAY, 09 JULY 2025, 13:50
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Payments need to be made fairer and faster, the chair of the public inquiry into the disaster says.
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“There have been whistleblowers reporting that these individuals … Americans are firing upon Palestinians seeking aid.”
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The medics say the walkout can still be avoided if the government enters pay negotiations.
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Researchers find human-caused climate change raised temperatures by up to 4C, with 1,500 deaths linked directly to it.
South Africa
Khumalo and six other senior police officials were arrested last month.
South Africa
Mbenenge is facing allegations of sexual harassment in the workplace levelled by Mengo.
South Africa
Masemola has conceded that Mkhwanazi’s allegations are extremely worrying.
South Africa
A 16-year-old boy was shot dead and three people were wounded at a wendy house in Lower Crossroads, Philippi East, on Tuesday afternoon.
World
Germany says a laser fired by a Chinese warship tried to disrupt a reconnaissance plane over the Red Sea.
World
The US president reverses a suspension of weapons shipments to Kyiv and heavily criticises Russia’s Putin.
World
The latest on the deadly floods in Texas, foreign policy dominates President Trump’s week, Supreme Court allows Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now.
World
President Trump is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu this week as they work on a ceasefire in Gaza. He’s also resuming military aid shipments to Ukraine after they were temporarily halted.
Africa
The United States announces sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria.
Africa
Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast’s election.
Africa
US President Donald Trump announces a 30% tariff on South African imports starting from 1 August.
Africa
A goal in first-half injury time from Saratou Traore is enough to see Mali edge a tight Group C encounter against Tanzania at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Business
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has announced two new visas which will support an influx of production, events and tourism in South Africa.
Business
South Africa is littered with small towns and communities that have been built around key exports, which now face the United States’ crushing 30% tariff.
Business
Trade union Solidarity has issued a legal letter to Bidvest over the company’s school bursary programme.
Business
SARS has extended the deadline for employers to file their monthly tax data after its systems experienced glitches and downtime this week.
Politics
ANC SG Mbalula says Mabuza’s death is a loss for both the party and the country.
Politics
The Mbombela High Court dismissed Phadi’s appeal on Tuesday.
Politics
Mkhwanazi alleges that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu interfered in crime fighting operations.
Politics
Mary Phadi is no longer the leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party in Mpumalanga.
Sport
Orlando Pirates have placed R30 million tag on their star player Relebohile Mofokeng but will he actually leave this season?
Sport
Orlando Pirates’ newest midfield maestro, Sipho Mbule, has been spotted wearing an unexpected jersey number. The Betway Premiership giants are in a pre-season training camp in Spain.
Sport
Orlando Pirates have already made 11 signings ahead of the new season, with nine of those announced by the club. Pirates have made some marquee signings, as well as acquisitions that are designed to boost the squad depth. Pirates have made 11 signings so far Out in Spain right now, there are a number of […]
Sport
Red Bull Racing CEO and Team Principal Christian Horner will leave the Formula One team with immediate effect.
Education
[Vanguard] The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, has officially announced the commencement of the second phase of the Year 2025 Entrance Examination for the state’s Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools, excluding Vetland Junior Grammar School, Ifako-Ijaiye.
Education
[Premium Times] The bill was read for the first time on 2 July.
Education
[Premium Times] The institution will be located in Gudi, Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, and is expected to be formally unveiled in November 2026, when Nigeria hosts the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF).
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Liberian Senate has passed an Act to amend and restate the River Gee County Vocational and Technical Training Institute, officially elevating it to a full-fledged institution now known as the River Gee Technical College.
Lifestyle
These seaside towns don’t just do seafood, they live it. And they serve it exactly how it should be: fresh, honest, and unforgettable.
Lifestyle
Johnny Depp revealed that Warner Bros. wanted him to retire when they asked him to resign from his role in the ‘Fantastic Beasts series’.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Minnie says she was treated like a ‘pariah’ after announcing her split.
Entertainment
Entertainment
The foundation claims that Saps did not want to collaborate with Moja Love’s crime-fighting shows.
Entertainment
Science/Tech
New market analysis signals a challenge for South Africa’s operators and cellphoneusers, if plans to sunset 2G and 3G networks by 2027 forge ahead.
Science/Tech
The SJ-21 and SJ-25 satellites “merged” on July 2 and have remained together since then.
Science/Tech
Experts believe the nascent satellite market will be shaped by a variety of forces as it develops and expands.
Science/Tech
ZADNA has announced wholesale price increases for the co.za, org.za, net.za, and web.za that take effect on 1 October 2025.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Stuttgart claims that half of Porsche 911 S variant buyers want all-paw grip.
Motoring
The National Consumer Commission has raised concerns over the growing number of vehicle recalls in South Africa.
Health
The company is getting the funding to collect local stories of experiences of menopause.
Health
Recent years have seen incredible advances in eyesight restoration. But should we approach blindness as something that needs to be ‘cured’? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, explores. Made in partnership with UKRI (UK Research and Innovation).
Health
The group hopes to help women with newborn care, maternal health, and mental wellbeing.
Health
We also discuss the risks of AI therapy
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.