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OPINIONISTA: Covid scarred the global economy in permanent but unequal ways
How healthy is the global economy, and where is it going? The World Economic Outlook, published by the IMF last week, is a useful pulse check of where the world is and where we can expect it to go. It does not make for easy reading.
Ukraine cuts consular services for potential conscripts lodged overseas
Kyiv’s top diplomat orders the move as war-torn country pushes to boost conscription.
Are celebrities doing enough to stop the war on Gaza?
Actors and artists have called for a ceasefire in Gaza. But are they doing enough with their platforms?
Showjumper murdered out of ‘jealousy’, trial hears
Jonathan Creswell denies the murder and rape of 21-year-old Katie Simpson in County Londonderry.
Impressive Wilson takes control against veteran Dale
Former World Championship runner-up Kyren Wilson moves into an 8-1 first-round lead against Welsh veteran Dominic Dale on Tuesday.
As more bodies found, UN’s Turk ‘horrified’ by Gaza mass graves reports
Volker Turk calls for independent inquiry after Palestinian authorities uncover hundreds of bodies at hospital.
News24 | Sasol suffers shock slump as it warns of ‘operational instability’
Sasol shares fell the most in more than a year after the synthetic fuel and chemical maker reported issues throughout its South African operations.
Head teacher abused girl ‘all the time’ – court
The teen says Neil Foden told her to take the abuse with her “to the grave”.
Forest offered chance to listen to VAR audio
Nottingham Forest are offered the chance to listen to VAR audio from their game at Everton.
Report highlights persistent malaria threat in SA’s border provinces
Significant spikes after December and April holidays come into focus in SA’s border provinces.
News24 | ‘Vile, unsophisticated and racist’: Tension reaches boiling point between Rise Mzansi, DA
The growing animosity between political newcomers Rise Mzansi and the DA has reached boiling point in the Western Cape as Rise Mzansi’s premier candidate, Axolile Notywala, accuses DA leader John Steenhuisen of making racist comments about the party.
REVIEW | GWM Tank 300 is a capable adventurer with a thirst for fuel
The Tank 300’s relatively competitive price may help offset the pain at the fuel pumps
Jub Jub to apply for amendment of his bail conditions on Thursday
The Johannesburg magistrate’s court on Tuesday postponed the rape case against TV presenter Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye until June 13.
Rise Mzansi’s plan to bridge Western Cape divides
Rise Mzansi is promising to bridge the divide between the haves and have nots in the Western Cape in what the party says is a plan for a safe, equal, prosperous and united province.
Elections ’24 : Leaked recordings, election rigging and three-ballot system explained
This article originally appeared as an elections newsletter by Ferial Haffajee. Here, we break down everything you need to know before the big vote. This week, your top six need-to-knows include leaked recordings, election rigging, and a detailed breakdown of the three-ballot system.
‘Believe in people’s capacity for change’: game-changer for employers when it comes to job-hunting ex-cons
Criminal record no longer a blanket barrier to getting employment, labour court rules
Hundreds spoken to in dog walker shooting probe
Officers have spoken to more than 800 people as part of the investigation into the killing of Brian Low.