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Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:43:22 +0200
Russia digging in for 'heaviest of battles' in Kherson — Ukrainian official
Russian forces are digging in for the "heaviest of battles" in the strategic southern region of Kherson, a senior Ukrainian official said, as the Kremlin prepares to defend the largest city under its control from Ukraine's counter-offensive.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:07:29 +0200
New visa to let tourists with $130,000 live in Bali for 10 years
Indonesia has entered the race to attract wealthy global citizens for long-term stays in bolstering growth of Southeast Asia’s largest economy with a focus on its trump card: Bali.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:03:32 +0200
NASA instrument detects dozens of methane super-emitters from space
An orbital NASA instrument designed mainly to advance studies of airborne dust and its effects on climate change has proven adept at another key Earth-science function - detecting large, worldwide emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0200
Mental health cause sees boxer Tyson Fury set to release 'Sweet Caroline' remake
Tyson Fury, a British boxer who has previously sung for crowds at matches as well as duetted with Robbie Williams, wants to "smash the stigma" around mental health issues.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:53:02 +0200
TMPD warns of affected routes as Operation Dudula hits the streets
Tshwane Metro Police warned motorists to avoid several routes in Bronkhorstspruit outside Pretoria on Wednesday as members of Operation Dudula are expected to embark on a march.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:50:25 +0200
Trump appeal in rape accuser’s defamation suit gets fast-track
Former President Donald Trump’s challenge to a defamation suit filed by a New York advice columnist who claims he raped her will be expedited by the District of Columbia’s highest appeals court.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:47:00 +0200
7 things South Africans want the finance minister to announce in his budget speech
Minister Godongwana, are you listening?

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:46:36 +0200
WATCH | Ye loses billionaire status as Adidas ends deal over hate speech
Adidas has terminated its partnership with rapper and fashion designer Ye.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:34:16 +0200
Palestinian militant leader, five others killed in clashes with Israeli forces
The leader of a rising militant group and five other Palestinians were killed on Tuesday after Israeli forces raided the West Bank city of Nablus on Tuesday, setting off one of the largest firefights in weeks, Palestinian officials said.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:18:56 +0200
‘Rapist father’ who tried to have daughter drop charges is denied bail
A 47-year-old father accused of raping his 21-year-old daughter has been denied bail by the Galeshewe district court.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:14:21 +0200
Spotify criticises Ye’s comments but keeps his music
As corporations around the world including Adidas cut ties with Kanye West, music streaming service Spotify Technology said it would not remove the rapper’s music unless his label requested it.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:22:10 +0200
Man sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a minor, and a woman while on bail
The Limpopo High Court in Thohoyandou has sentenced a 30-year-old man to effective life imprisonment for two counts of rape, including that of a 12-year-old and one committed while out on bail.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:05:20 +0200
Community members plan shutdown in Seshego and Polokwane as taps remain dry
The communities of Seshego and Polokwane have planned a city shutdown on Wednesday when they embark on a march to Polokwane municipality in a bid to have their water woes addressed.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:05:07 +0200
Former prosecutor in court for ‘defeating the ends of justice’
The case of a former prosecutor accused of defeating the ends of justice was on Tuesdau postponed by the Ga-Rankuwa regional court until November 11 for her to obtain legal representation.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:34:37 +0200
Family says John Block is looking forward to visit from Sisulu, Boesak
Former ANC Northern Cape chair John Block’s family said it is certain Block is eagerly awaiting the visit of tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu and cleric Rev Allan Boesak.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:22:00 +0200
EXPLAINER | Zulu King’s coronation ‘the government’s endorsement of his reign’
Cultural experts have described the coronation of Zulu king Misuzulu KaZwelithini as an government event to endorse their recognition in support of his reign as the ninth monarch of the Zulu nation

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:21:00 +0200
Matrics sign consent forms for their results to be published in the media
Newspapers and other media platforms will be able to publish the matric results only of those pupils who grant their consent.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:21:00 +0200
Put human rights first, pro-poor advocates urge Godongwana before mini-budget speech
Pro-poor advocacy groups have called on finance minister Enoch Godongwana to put human rights first to protect vulnerable South Africans from the harsh economic climate when he tables his medium term budget policy statement on Wednesday in parliame...

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:16:21 +0200
Load-shedding: Foschini loses 99,000 shopping hours in three months
The Foschini Group lost 99,000 trading hours in the three months through September because of rolling blackouts.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:00:18 +0200
Apple says issues with iMessage, FaceTime resolved
Apple Inc said on Tuesday issues that had caused a brief outage in its iMessage service and video calling app FaceTime were resolved.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:12:38 +0200
KZN education department confident of achieving 80% matric pass rate
The KwaZulu-Natal department of education is confident of achieving no less than an 80% matric pass rate for the class of 2022.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:11:36 +0200
Justice delayed for slain MUT student
Sentencing proceedings for the man who pleaded guilty to the July killing of Mangosuthu University of Technology student Xolile Mbatha failed to get underway at the Durban high court on Tuesday.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:02:46 +0200
Fire at SA Army College building in Pretoria under control
A fire broke out in an SA Army College building in Thaba Tshwane on Tuesday afternoon.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:00:28 +0200
'Cop killer' abandons bail in Durban court
Phinda Shongwe, 33, who was arrested in Hammarsdale, made a brief appearance in the Durban magistrate's court on Tuesday.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:19:24 +0200
Man who shot dead girlfriend sentenced to 22 years in prison
The Mthatha regional court on Tuesday sentenced Sivuyile Tshuta, 41, to 22 years’ imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend during a night out last year.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:41:39 +0200
More than 300 firearms seized, 140 suspects arrested during operations in Gauteng
Police in Gauteng have recovered more than 300 unlicensed firearms and 2,800 rounds of ammunition across the province from October 11 to 24.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:46:48 +0200
‘Fuel-shedding’ warning sounded
South Africa is heading towards potential “fuel-shedding” due to a lack of strategic fuel reserves and refineries, warns Peter Morgan, CEO of the Liquified Fuels Wholesalers Association.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:11:54 +0200
LISTEN | Court, president must protect 'victimised' Mkhwebane: Mpofu
Suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane is eager to return to work and feels she is being victimised by not being allowed to do so, her attorney Dali Mpofu argued in court on Tuesday.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:04:02 +0200
WATCH | Angry firefighter or malfunctioning fire truck at Durban airport?
The Airports Company South Africa has not revealed why water from a fire truck was aimed at vehicles and a building at Durban’s King Shaka International Airport.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:02:03 +0200
Outstanding DNA results further delay case of sex worker killer suspect
Outstanding DNA results and further investigations delayed the case of Sifiso Mkhwanazi, the suspect accused of killing a Johannesburg sex worker.



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