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in NewsU.S. Authorities Seek Three-Year Sentence for Crypto Magnate Changpeng Zhao
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and former CEO of Binance—the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally—is facing a potential three-year prison sentence. This follows his guilty plea to charges related to money laundering infractions. The formal request for Zhao’s imprisonment was submitted by U.S. prosecutors on a Tuesday evening to a federal court in Seattle. The prosecution […] More
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in Middle East
Potential International Criminal Court Charges Against Netanyahu and Israeli Leaders
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is reportedly on the brink of charging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several high-ranking officials with war crimes, with arrest warrants possibly being issued within days, according to NBC News. An Israeli official informed the American broadcaster that Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and various senior military […] More
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in CrimeAnother Lansdowne Shooting As Community Fears Violence Escalating
The Lansdowne area has been rocked by a recent spate of violence, marking the third shooting incident in under a month. On Wednesday evening, the community was once again thrust into fear as a man was fatally shot while driving along Turfhall Road. According to police reports, the assailant exited a vehicle that was trailing […] More
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in The West
Global Pro-Palestine Protests Escalate Amid US Campus Crackdown
The global response to the US’ stance on the ongoing Middle East conflict has intensified, with pro-Palestine demonstrations spreading to additional countries as of Saturday. Notably, more than 550 protesters have been arrested on American university campuses, sparking widespread criticism of the US’ policy. Law Enforcement Actions Criticized The actions of law enforcement during these […] More
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in Politics
Portfolio Committee Refers Pravin Gordhan and SAA-Takatso to Speaker’s Office
The Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises has forwarded a report to the acting speaker and the programming committee, urging an investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into the failed agreement between South African Airways (SAA) and Takatso Consortium. The committee, chaired by Khaya Magaxa, has completed its review and now awaits further action from […] More
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in Crime
Andrew Tate Trial to Proceed in Bucharest
A Bucharest court has decided to proceed with the trial of Andrew Tate, an Anglo-American social media influencer who faces serious charges including rape, human trafficking, and forming a criminal gang to exploit women sexually. At 37 years old, Tate, along with his brother Tristan, was arrested in December 2022. By June of the following […] More
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in Energy
Eskom’s Diesel Expenditure Under Scrutiny
Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the Minister of Electricity, has been prompted to provide detailed explanations on Eskom’s operational strategies, particularly concerning their avoidance of load shedding and their reported extensive use of diesel fuel. Concerns have arisen after it was disclosed that Eskom, South Africa’s primary energy provider, has incurred a massive R65 billion on diesel fuel […] More
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Liverpool Stuffs Up Title Race
Jurgen Klopp’s tenure at Liverpool, spanning nearly nine years, has been marked by numerous high points. However, a recent setback has cast a shadow over his final weeks at Anfield, leaving the team with diminishing prospects for the season. For the first time in his nine trips to Goodison Park, Klopp experienced defeat in the […] More
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in Finance
Rand could hit R21.40 to the Dollar
The South African rand faces the possibility of a significant depreciation, potentially reaching as high as R21.40 against the US dollar in a pessimistic scenario for 2024, as outlined by financial analysts at Investec. This stark forecast is part of what the institution describes as a “severe down-case scenario.” Economic Pressures and Currency Fluctuations Annabel […] More
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Fadiel Adams Champions Coloured Rights in Upcoming Elections
In a recent interview with the “Cape Times,” Fadiel Adams, President of the National Coloured Congress (NCC), outlined the party’s top priorities as employment, crime, education, health, and land restitution, ahead of the May 29 elections. Adams emphasized the importance of restoring land to the coloured community, stating, “We are here for the return of […] More
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in Technology
The US Votes for TikTok ban
On Saturday, the House approved a bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the United States unless the China-based parent company, ByteDance Ltd., divests its ownership within a year. This legislative move is part of a broader foreign aid package that enjoys widespread support across party lines for countries such as Ukraine […] More
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in Crime
Nafiz Modack Seeks Fair Legal Proceedings
Alleged underworld figure Nafiz Modack has appealed to the Western Cape High Court for a fair judicial process as he prepares to file for bail. Modack, alongside his co-accused, faced the court again this week as part of a substantial trial concerning the criminal underworld, where they are accused of over 100 criminal charges. These […] More
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