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A Durban woman has asked the court to jail the 18-year-old schoolboy who killed her 15-year-old son over a girlfriend.

Since it was leaked that author and publisher Melinda Ferguson was releasing a book on the tragic love story of Anele and AKA, both families have distanced themselves from it and public backlash was swift. Ferguson invites Muhammad Hussain to a video chat as she addresses some of the critiques and criticisms about the book and takes him through this rollercoaster journey.

Last month, the Hawks raided SAFA House in Nasrec and seized a laptop, documents, external hard drives and a USB memory stick.

The DA has previously called the EFF its enemy number one. On King David Studio, a podcast, Helen Zille recently claimed if the EFF were to come into government, the rand would “crash to the floor”.

An exciting day for a matric pupil, anticipating a braai with his schoolmates, took a harrowing turn when he was allegedly lured into a trap by his “trusted” teacher, who has since been charged with rape.

Residents are frustrated and worried they may spend the weekend without electricity,

Three suspects have been arrested by police in connection with the murders of Rand Water executive.

Mashatile says government intends to provide internet connection to more households.

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

Watch: Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio turns green for indigenous day

The United Autoworkers Union took a risk in a Republican – and often anti-union – part of the US.

The latest round in the longstanding, dangerous rivalry between Israel and Iran seems over for now.

The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, damaging its cabin area.

Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.

Sprinter Christine Mboma says an enforced hiatus impacted her mental health but she did not lose hope of a return.

A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.

The world of chocolate is facing such immense cocoa shortages that trading has gone wild, and prices are surging.

An app to ease predicted queues under a new EU border system won’t be ready in time, says Eurostar boss.

Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.

Euribor underpins trillions of euros in loans and tracks the rate banks pay to borrow cash from each other.

Given the opportunity to govern South Africa, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party pledges to streamline governance by consolidating the current nine provinces into four.

News24’s month-long On The Road tour has come to an end. Throughout all the conversations, one prevailing theme emerged: South Africans demonstrate unwavering commitment to their, villages, towns, cities, and country, writes Siyamtanda Capa.

Ramaphosa says government is working flat out to address the water crisis in some parts of KZN.

Minister Thandi Modise has received a request from Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula for legal assistance.

The Kaizer Chiefs coach hunt continues. According to the latest reports, three of the new targets are CAF Champions League coaches.

Day two of the SA Senior National Track and Field Championships delivered entertainment to match the stifling heat at the Umsunduzi Athletics Tracks in Maritzburg, day three features a certain Wayde…

University says it is ‘redesigning’ commencement plans days after it decided to prevent Asna Tabassum from speaking on 10 May

The University of Southern California is “redesigning” its entire commencement plans – just days after making the controversial decision to cancel the valedictorian speech of a Muslim student – and will also cancel the keynote speech by film-maker Jon M Chu.

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Nick Bostrom’s Future of Humanity Institute closed this week in what Swedish-born philosopher says was ‘death by bureaucracy’

Oxford University this week shut down an academic institute run by one of Elon Musk’s favorite philosophers. The Future of Humanity Institute, dedicated to the long-termism movement and other Silicon Valley-endorsed ideas such as effective altruism, closed this week...

Protesters into seventh day of hunger strike in support of Palestinians and in effort to demand university divestment

A group of students at Yale University were on Friday into the seventh day of a hunger strike in support of Palestinians in Gaza and in a protest to pressure the university to divest from any weapons manufacturing companies potentially supplying the Israeli military.

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Labour also turns down European Commission’s proposal, which would allow young Britons to live, study and work in EU

Rishi Sunak has rejected an EU offer to strike a post-Brexit deal to allow young Britons to live, study or work in the bloc for up to four years.

The prime minister declined the European Commission’s surprise proposal of a youth mobility scheme for people aged between 18 and 30...

GBV activists Women For Change have backed author Melinda Ferguson’s new book about Anele Tembe and the circumstances around her death.

New #RHODurban additions Ameigh Thompson and Zama Ngcobo have taken their on-screen feud off the reality TV series.

Amapiano King, Kabza De Small took to social media to announce the new Scorpion Kings album amid fallout rumours with DJ Maphorisa.

The feud between RHODurban stars Zama Ngcobo and Ameigh Thompson has spilled over from the small screen onto social media platforms.

President Ya Straata’s new single Pressure is aptly titled because it highlights the attitude of overcoming constraints to perform at your best as artists and athletes.

Online spending is growing rapidly in South Africa. However, many still prefer visiting shopping malls.

Despite its rich heritage in South Africa, not a single small bakkie in on sale anymore

KTM rider Brad Binder reveals that having mates over in abundance affords him the luxury of overseeing things.

Sustainable Energy Africa is helping municipalities across the country build their capacity to register rooftop solar PV.

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.

Industry stakeholders requested guidelines be put in place for up to Stage 16 of load shedding in order to reduce the risk of human error in an emergency situation, says Vally Padayachee.

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.