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Sheeran wins copyright case
- By Staff Writer
- . May 6, 2023
Ed Sheeran, the English singer-songwriter, has won a copyright case in the US. He was accused of copying elements of the song, Let’s Get It
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Pick n Pay chair Ackerman lambastes government
- By Staff Writer
- . May 6, 2023
Gareth Ackerman, the chair of Pick n Pay, has become the latest business leader to criticise the government. Business Day reports that the remarks were
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Japan pledges support to Mozambique in anti-terrorism fight
- By Staff Writer
- . May 6, 2023
The Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, has pledged to support Mozambique in its fight against terrorism. Kishida made the remarks while visiting the country
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Press freedom in good shape in SA – RSF
- By Staff Writer
- . May 5, 2023
The freedom of the press is in good shape in South Africa, even while it faces threats in other parts of the world. This is
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McKenzie steps down as Central Karoo mayor
- By Staff Writer
- . May 5, 2023
Gayton McKenzie, the colourful leader of the Patriotic Alliance (PA), has stepped down as mayor of the Central Karoo district municipality. McKenzie had pledged that
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Tim Harris to chair interim SA Tourism board
- By Staff Writer
- . May 5, 2023
Tim Harris, a former DA MP and former CEO of Wesgro, will chair the interim board of SA Tourism. Patricia de Lille, the minister of
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Partial ban of vaping underway in Australia
- By Staff Writer
- . May 4, 2023
The Australian government has announced a ban on all disposable vapes, a ban on non-prescription vapes as well as a limit to the nicotine levels
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Tinder to ditch Russia
- By Staff Writer
- . May 4, 2023
Tinder, the online dating platform, is to leave Russia next month. Match, the company which owns Tinder, said it would be leaving the country because
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Scaled-back Victory Day celebrations reveal Kremlin anxiety – report
- By Staff Writer
- . May 4, 2023
Russian authorities have cited security concerns about attacks from pro-Ukrainian forces for plans to scale back this year’s Victory Day celebrations, but some say this
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Don’t miss this Free Speech webinar
- By Staff Writer
- . May 3, 2023
The Free Speech Union of South Africa (FSU SA) will be hosting a webinar tomorrow morning on the constitutional and legal implications of criminalising hate