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- Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 896
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 896, including 232 deaths, government data showed late on Thursday. The number represented the total number of confirmed cases as of Wednesday, according to a situation report that documented 21 new cases and six new… Read more » - Emotional Teboho Mokoena’s tears did not fall to the ground for nothing
Bafana Bafana talisman Teboho Mokoena was in tears before the game and following its conclusion at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Thursday night. Mokoena and his teammates went all out, dug deep, and played a clever game to secure a point in their 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic.… Read more » - Oil price continues to fall as supply moves through Strait of Hormuz after Iran war pact
Oil prices fell on Friday as prospects brightened for more supply after oil tankers began moving through the reopening Strait of Hormuz following a peace deal between the United States and Iran. By 05:28am, Brent crude futures fell 43 cents, or 0.54%, to $79.42 (R1,312) a barrel and US West… Read more » - Does power corrupt or are the corrupt attracted to power?
Sturm and Antonakis defined power as “having the discretion and the means to asymmetrically enforce one’s will over others”. Finding resonance with the well-worn adage that “absolute power corrupts absolutely”, history offers many examples of figures who with personal magnetism mask widespread corruption. But power can also be of great… Read more » - When leadership fails: Lessons from Netflix’s The Polygamist
The South African telenovela The Polygamist has swept the global streaming world off its feet, triggering viral reactions from Mzansi to the US. Produced by Stained Glass Productions, this 22-episode adaptation of Sue Nyathi’s novel has dominated cultural conversations, making it impossible to ignore the digital buzz. Curious about the… Read more » - ANALYSIS: Joburg mayoral race turns into political heavyweight showdown
The race for Johannesburg’s mayoral chain is fast turning into one of the most intense political contests in the country, with parties increasingly relying on well-known political figures to take control of South Africa’s economic hub. What was once framed as a local government election focused on service delivery is… Read more » - Second threads, first masterpieces
At first glance, the portrait appears to be a painting. Rich textures, vibrant colors, and intricate details draw the viewer in. But look closer, and a different story begins to emerge. The artwork is not painted. It is crafted from discarded fabric. For Nairobi-based artist Cyprian Kiswili, every scrap of… Read more » - Gutsy Bafana keep World Cup hopes alive with draw against Czechia
Hope is not all lost for Bafana Bafana at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, as they played to a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Atlanta on Thursday. The result means that Bafana have one point, and they can still qualify for the knockout rounds if they can… Read more » - Fight against B-BBEE shows remnants of racism – Godongwana
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has described the fight against broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) as racist. Speaking at the Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference at Sandton Convention Centre, Godongwana said those fighting against this policy, which is designed to redress the economic inequalities of the apartheid era, show remnants of racism.… Read more » - Generals left with legal bill after IDAC no-show, says lawyer
Lawyer James Ndebele has accused IDAC of embarrassing two senior crime intelligence officers and forcing them to incur legal costs after allegedly summoning them to the Brooklyn Police Station for a possible arrest, only for investigators not to arrive. Ndebele, who represents Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo and Maj Gen Nosipho Madondo,… Read more »
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