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Israel launches series of strikes on Yemen’s Red Sea port Hodeidah
The attack on Tuesday was first confirmed by the Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV station.
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The attack on Tuesday was first confirmed by the Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV station.
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“There is a significant freezing or reconsideration of the ongoing discussions on potential normalisation deals…”
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Faith Kipyegon storms to a fourth world 1500m title and extends her streak of dominance with a fifth consecutive global gold in the event.
South Africa
The couple will remain behind bars until their next appearance.
South Africa
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has dismissed an application by former Zambian president Edgar Lungu’s family to overturn its previous ruling, which ordered his remains to be repatriated for a state funeral in Zambia.
South Africa
Zitha was arrested after Letlape’s lifeless body was discovered at their home in Fourways last year.
South Africa
Police say Zoe Joshua left their home with Jermica Andrews without informing anyone.
World
BBC’s David Sillito takes a look at the career of the Hollywood icon who has died aged 89.
World
South Sudan’s opposition has called on its forces to mobilise for “regime change” in response to Vice President Riek Machar’s arrest. The fragile 2018 peace deal faces collapse, but how did it come to this?
World
Judge Gregory Carro also ruled a second-degree murder charge against Mangione could stand during a hearing on Tuesday.
World
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has dismissed criticism from the US over the conviction of the country’s former leader, Jair Bolsonaro, on coup charges, and slammed Washington’s sweeping tariffs on Brazilian products as “misguided” and “illogical”.
Africa
The young men are seen dancing to a remix of a campaign song, with altered lyrics.
Africa
Momodou Ceesay rejected the president’s decision to oust him from the post.
Africa
The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.
Africa
This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.
Business
Somerset Mall in Cape Town is undergoing a massive revamp, which is set to add 50 new stores.
Business
Business
Glencore will meet with the South African government this week to seek ways to prevent smelters from shedding thousands of jobs as they grapple with surging power prices.
Business
About nine million pensioners will get the winter fuel payment this year, after a government U-turn.
Politics
Minister Anton Bredell announced plans last week to put the Knysna Municipality under administration
Politics
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa urged councillors to emulate municipalities governed by the DA
Politics
Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the ANC’S service delivery action plan to the party’s councillors
Politics
The plan seeks to revitalise local government and make it work better for the people.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs fans have one more reason to feel excited ahead of their side’s upcoming return to continental football.
Sport
Cordell Tinch wins 110m hurdles gold for the USA with time of 12.99 seconds at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Sport
Senior Manchester United officials remain fully supportive of Ruben Amorim and insist on most statistics the Reds are performing better than last season.
Sport
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon takes a fourth 1500m world title, with team-mate Dorcus Ewoi claiming silver, and Australia’s Jessica Hull winning bronze to prevent a Kenyan one-two-three at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Education
[The Herald] A Milton High School teacher, Tyson Lunga, who was recently cleared by the courts on several sodomy charges, is set to appear before the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education disciplinary committee on 22 September.
Education
[The Herald] A Milton High School teacher, recently acquitted of multiple sodomy charges, is not off the hook yet as he now faces a disciplinary hearing with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.
Education
From autumn 2026 all schools and after-school clubs must collect and hold students’ phones until the end of the day
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Sweden is to implement a nationwide mobile phone ban in all schools in an attempt to improve security and study conditions for students.
From the next school year, starting in autumn 2026, it will be compulsory for all schools and after-school clubs to...
Education
[This Day] It its bid to drive financial literacy and youth empowerment, 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), recently conducted a financial literacy training session at the Liberty Career Academy (LCA) Summer Camp, engaging young minds with practical knowledge and essential life skills to confidently manage their finances and build a foundation for long-term financial success.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Robert Redford, the legendary Oscar-winning actor and director, passed away peacefully at his home near Provo, Utah, at the age of 89.
Lifestyle
Hollywood actor and Oscar-winning director Robert Redford, best known for the film Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid, has died.
Lifestyle
Rapper Cardi B’s highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Am I The Drama?’, is set to drop on 19 September, and features Tyla and other stars.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Bongani shares why he felt unrecognised as Portia’s husband in the latest episode of ‘Married at First Sight’.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Unlike previous years, the 2025 competition will not follow the usual format.
Science/Tech
Fibertime’s affordable home fibre rollout has accelerated to more than 500 households per day — and it’s not nowhere near slowing down.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Anyone who surveys the public, from marketers to pollsters, struggles nowadays to get people to answer their questions. That phenomenon afflicts crucial government data, making it harder for policymakers and investors to know the true state of the economy. Falling survey participation is an important reason the flagship jobs report released every month by...
Science/Tech
Every VPN says it’s the best, but only some of them are telling the truth.
Science/Tech
If you pre-order your new iPhone from Vodacom World, you will receive a bonus R500 in accessory spend.
Motoring
While set to rival the Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado in the States, it remains to be seen whether Ram makes it a world model with right-hand-drive.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Also going under the hammer is a 1999 E36 BMW M3 GT2 (E36) – one of just 50 built by hand.
Health
Immigrant detainees are not receiving proper mental health care, lawyers and advocacy groups say, and reports of suicide attempts are persistent.
Health
Committee members, some of whom are vaccine skeptics, are likely to recommend restricting the use of the shots at birth or delaying them until later in childhood.
Health
Psychologist and gaming expert Nick Ballou has five ways how gaming can boost your mental health and wellbeing.
Health
Three teenage girls talk to 5 Live about the importance of safe and open conversations on topics such as hormones, periods and mental health.
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.