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- News24.com | Trump threatened to oust US officials if they did not overturn election results, documents showon July 30, 2021 at 6:52 pm
Then President Donald Trump pressured top US Justice Department officials in December to overturn his election defeat.
- News24.com | US woman drives for months with dead relatives in car booton July 30, 2021 at 6:45 pm
An American motorist was arrested with the bodies of her young nephew and niece in the trunk of her car, police said Friday, after making the macabre discovery during a routine traffic stop.
- News24.com | Covid-19: Progress made against virus at risk because of Delta variant, WHO warnson July 30, 2021 at 6:09 pm
The world is at risk of losing hard-won gains in fighting Covid-19, as the highly transmissible Delta variant spreads.
- News24.com | One killed as UN headquarters attacked in western Afghanistanon July 30, 2021 at 5:03 pm
The main UN compound in the capital of the western Afghan province of Herat was attacked by "anti-government elements" on Friday.
- News24.com | Covid-19: UK cases rose after recent easing of rules, survey sayson July 30, 2021 at 4:15 pm
Coronavirus case numbers increased more than 15% across England in the most recent week measured, according to a weekly infection survey released Friday, after the government relaxed virus curbs.
- Police guard killed at UN compound as fighting rages for Afghan cityon July 30, 2021 at 3:56 pm
Violence has surged since the Taliban launched a sweeping offensive as US-led foreign forces began a final withdrawal.
- Businessinsider.co.za | An Israeli-managed oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman, killing 2 crew memberson July 30, 2021 at 2:59 pm
The Israeli-owned Zodiac Maritime said in a statement that its Mercer Street ship was attacked on Thursday night.
- Three migrants missing after boat capsizes off Lesboson July 30, 2021 at 2:57 pm
Ten people have been rescued so far, while three remained missing, according to what survivors have told the Greek authorities.
- News24.com | Biden steps up efforts to fight virus surge fueled by Delta varianton July 30, 2021 at 2:50 pm
US President Joe Biden has stepped up actions to combat the spread of Covid-19's surging Delta variant.
- News24.com | Hubris: Experts add up reasons for US 'failure' in Afghanistanon July 30, 2021 at 2:30 pm
Lies, ego, hubris and self-deception: US experts are counting up the reasons for failure in the two-decade US war in Afghanistan.
- News24.com | 'Absolute nonsense': Imran Khan rejects claim Pakistan helping Talibanon July 30, 2021 at 1:59 pm
Imran Khan denies report that Pakistani fighters have crossed border to aid Taliban in its fight against Afghan government.
- Businessinsider.co.za | US meat company in 'beefy' tweetstorm on internet untruths, Facebook, Twitter, Google should take noteon July 30, 2021 at 12:42 pm
US Frozen meat company Steak-umm has gone on another tweetstorm - this time raising awareness of how to fight misinformation.
Africa news
- News24.com | Trump threatened to oust US officials if they did not overturn election results, documents showon July 30, 2021 at 6:52 pm
Then President Donald Trump pressured top US Justice Department officials in December to overturn his election defeat.
- News24.com | US woman drives for months with dead relatives in car booton July 30, 2021 at 6:45 pm
An American motorist was arrested with the bodies of her young nephew and niece in the trunk of her car, police said Friday, after making the macabre discovery during a routine traffic stop.
- News24.com | Covid-19: Progress made against virus at risk because of Delta variant, WHO warnson July 30, 2021 at 6:09 pm
The world is at risk of losing hard-won gains in fighting Covid-19, as the highly transmissible Delta variant spreads.
- News24.com | One killed as UN headquarters attacked in western Afghanistanon July 30, 2021 at 5:03 pm
The main UN compound in the capital of the western Afghan province of Herat was attacked by "anti-government elements" on Friday.
- News24.com | Covid-19: UK cases rose after recent easing of rules, survey sayson July 30, 2021 at 4:15 pm
Coronavirus case numbers increased more than 15% across England in the most recent week measured, according to a weekly infection survey released Friday, after the government relaxed virus curbs.
- Businessinsider.co.za | An Israeli-managed oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman, killing 2 crew memberson July 30, 2021 at 2:59 pm
The Israeli-owned Zodiac Maritime said in a statement that its Mercer Street ship was attacked on Thursday night.
- News24.com | Biden steps up efforts to fight virus surge fueled by Delta varianton July 30, 2021 at 2:50 pm
US President Joe Biden has stepped up actions to combat the spread of Covid-19's surging Delta variant.
- News24.com | Hubris: Experts add up reasons for US 'failure' in Afghanistanon July 30, 2021 at 2:30 pm
Lies, ego, hubris and self-deception: US experts are counting up the reasons for failure in the two-decade US war in Afghanistan.
- News24.com | 'Absolute nonsense': Imran Khan rejects claim Pakistan helping Talibanon July 30, 2021 at 1:59 pm
Imran Khan denies report that Pakistani fighters have crossed border to aid Taliban in its fight against Afghan government.
- Businessinsider.co.za | US meat company in 'beefy' tweetstorm on internet untruths, Facebook, Twitter, Google should take noteon July 30, 2021 at 12:42 pm
US Frozen meat company Steak-umm has gone on another tweetstorm - this time raising awareness of how to fight misinformation.
- News24.com | FACTBOX | Biden pushes payment for vaccination: Here's the latest on the spread of the coronaviruson July 30, 2021 at 12:00 pm
US President Joe Biden urged local governments to pay people to get vaccinated, and set new rules requiring federal workers to provide proof of vaccination.
- Businessinsider.co.za | Influencer sold her love as an NFT for R3.6m and is going to have dinner with mystery buyeron July 30, 2021 at 11:29 am
Marta Rentel was inspired by an invisible sculpture by Salvatore Garau, which sold for R261,000, and wanted to sell something intangible of her own.
SA Breaking news
- Sanef saddened by deaths of four journalists from Covid-19 related complicationsby jordaann@timeslive.co.za (Nomahlubi Sonjica) on July 30, 2021 at 7:40 pm
Four journalists have died in SA of Covid-19 related complications.
- Transnet to lift force majeure on Mondayon July 30, 2021 at 7:14 pm
Transnet will lift its force majeure declared after port operations were disrupted by a cyberattack.
- SA crime figures used as 'propaganda' to chase away tourists and investors: Bheki Celeby ashp@arena.africa (Paul Ash) on July 30, 2021 at 6:46 pm
Bheki Cele wants "further debate" on SA making it to the world's number three spot for crime.
- Majority of latest Covid-19 cases from Western Capeon July 30, 2021 at 6:09 pm
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said in an update on Friday evening that 13,025 new Covid-19 cases had been identified in SA.
- NICD reports 5 suspected cases of rabies in Cradle of Humankind areaon July 30, 2021 at 5:28 pm
This is a disease most often associated with exposure to infected domestic dogs causing debilitating symptoms in human.
- WC becomes epicentre of COVID-19's third waveon July 30, 2021 at 4:54 pm
29% of new infections are now in this province, compared to 27% in Gauteng.
- 'It's unfortunate to find myself entangled in a saga I know nothing of': Zweli Mkhize’s son on Digital Vibesby khozaa@sundaytimes.co.za (Amanda Khoza) on July 30, 2021 at 4:54 pm
'I categorically deny ever receiving R3.8m.'
- SGB members, teacher and former principal bust over alleged 'R3m tender fraud'by jordaann@timeslive.co.za (Nomahlubi Sonjica) on July 30, 2021 at 4:34 pm
School governing body members face fraud and corruption charges over a security tender worth R3.1m in the Western Cape.
- Earthquake felt in parts of Gauteng likely caused by mining activityon July 30, 2021 at 4:34 pm
The Council for Geo-Science has confirmed preliminary data but is assessing what most people woke up to with the earth shaking just after 6:30 on Friday morning.
- Transnet to lift force majeure declaration on Mondayon July 30, 2021 at 4:25 pm
The force majeure took effect after Transnet experienced a cyber-attack, necessitating those operations be conducted manually.
- 3 bodies discovered in Durban men's boutique burnt during unreston July 30, 2021 at 3:41 pm
The police have opened an inquest docket after the gruesome discovery of three bodies in a Durban men's boutique that was set alight during civil unrest in the province two weeks ago.
- Amending constitution to postpone elections not practical, IEC tells parliamentby njilon@sundaytimes.co.za (Nonkululeko Njilo) on July 30, 2021 at 3:40 pm
The Electoral Commission of SA says amending the constitution is an impractical solution to postpone elections.
Sport
- News24.com | Lions captain Jones was 'on a date' with referee, says former Bok skipperon July 30, 2021 at 10:30 pm
Former Springboks captain John Smit says he understands the frustration that led Rassie Erasmus to post a controversial video following the first Test between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions last Saturday.
- News24.com | WATCH | Schoenmaker gets rousing 'shosholoza' welcome from Team SA at Olympic Villageon July 30, 2021 at 10:07 pm
South African swimming sensation Tatjana Schoenmaker received a rousing welcome from her Team SA compatriots back at the Olympic Village in Tokyo
- News24.com | Arsenal swoop for '50 million' Brighton defender Whiteon July 30, 2021 at 9:51 pm
Arsenal have signed England defender Ben White from Premier League rivals Brighton, the London club announced.
- News24.com | Bulls earn bonus point win over 14-man WP at Newlandson July 30, 2021 at 9:10 pm
The Bulls proved too strong for a 14-man Western Province outfit in their Currie Cup clash at Newlands.
- News24.com | Manchester United announce coronavirus all clearon July 30, 2021 at 8:32 pm
Manchester United announced they had no positive coronavirus cases within their first-team squad and could resume training.
- News24.com | Pumas stun Lions with stunning second-half display at Ellis Parkon July 30, 2021 at 8:27 pm
A stunning second-half effort saw the Pumas upset the Lions in their Currie Cup clash at Ellis Park in Johannesburg
- News24.com | England star Stokes taking indefinite break over 'mental well-being'on July 30, 2021 at 7:54 pm
England's Ben Stokes is to take an indefinite break from all forms of cricket to "prioritise his mental well-being".
- News24.com | Bok captain Kolisi says he felt 'disrespected' by ref Nic Berry in first Teston July 30, 2021 at 7:18 pm
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi felt that he wasn't respected by Australian referee Nic Berry in the first Test against the British and Irish Lions last week.
- News24.com | Robert Marawa 'told by text message' not to come back for final SABC showon July 30, 2021 at 7:05 pm
The SABC parted ways with sports presenter and popular media personality Robert Marawa in an apparent acrimonious way after he was "told by text message" not to return to work for his final show.
- News24.com | Sri Lanka ban 3 Test players for a year over Covid breachon July 30, 2021 at 6:34 pm
Sri Lanka's cricket board has banned three top players for one year for leaving their bio-secure hotel during a tour of England.
- Russia backs swimmer Rylov after US rival's doping allegationson July 30, 2021 at 6:07 pm
The Russian team is not allowed to use the Russian anthem or flag at Tokyo 2020 over accusations of state-sponsored doping.
- News24.com | Bok assistant coach takes aim at World Rugby, says Gatland 'destroyed the dignity of the series'on July 30, 2021 at 5:38 pm
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick questioned World Rugby's double standards for wanting to censure Rassie Erasmus while not doing so with Warren Gatland for criticising Marius Jonker's TMO appointment.
