891 potential ghost workers flagged in public-service payroll verification - IOL
891 potential ghost workers were identified across government departments following a nationwide payroll verification exercise.
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Spam callers face R1 million penalty as South Africa launches new registry - IOL
South Africa’s consumer watchdog is preparing to launch an opt-out registry allowing consumers to block unwanted direct marketing calls, as authorities move to strengthen protections against spam.
ZINGISWA LOSI | The struggle is far from over
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) is holding its 15th national congress from September 14 to 17.
FCC summons Imran Khan's hospital transfer case record from SC
Court also seeks records of all similar cases from high courts across the country
What is President Marcos' birthday wish? - ABS-CBN
What is President Marcos' birthday wish? ABS-CBN
‘The jig is up’: Global Exclusive Brethren leaders face grilling over election conduct
The Exclusive Brethren’s world leader faces a parliamentary grilling about the secretive church’s actions during the 2025 federal election, including its payment of far-right figures to tail and harass Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other politicians.
US Republican Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after lengthy illness - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
US Republican Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after lengthy illness ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
'Degrade Muslim Australians': Islamophobia envoy condemns verbal rant at 13yo - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
'Degrade Muslim Australians': Islamophobia envoy condemns verbal rant at 13yo ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Alito, Thomas shred 'Hail Mary' challenge to federal ballot mail rules in dissent
Justice Samuel Alito called the Supreme Court's refusal to lift a universal injunction against Trump's mail-in ballot rules incorrect in a sharp dissent.
'MAGA Act' could rip House seats from Dem states ahead of next presidential race
The House GOP proposal would count only citizens for apportionment, with a CIS report saying noncitizens gave Democrat states a net 14 seats.
UN experts say Belarus justice system used to target Lukashenko opponents
The experts say courts, police, security services, prosecutors, and prison authorities work together to silence critics.
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms - Toronto Star
FILE - Election worker Wendy Wimer looks through vote-by-mail ballots for the presidential primary election, March 12, 2024, at the Clark County Elections Office in Vancouver, Wash. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
US defense chiefs warn of munitions shortfall over Iran war
President Donald Trump’s ‘Operation Epic Fury’ assault on Iran has cost $33.4 billion and has resulted in a strategic missile shortage, the Department of Defense’s inspector general finds
Defendants fight back against Trump deportations as federal noncitizen voting law faces major threat
Five people being prosecuted in separate federal cases in Miami and Madison, Wisconsin, have argued for the first time in court that the 1996 law used to charge them is unconstitutional
Trump’s latest Truth Social rants on AI inspire new calls for his removal under 25th Amendment
President Donald Trump invites fresh hostility by dismissing all concerns about artificial intelligence and refusing to take seriously appeals for its regulation
Umar Khalid Documentary Row: Congress vs BJP-ABVP Clash At NLSIU | Lalit Vachani | News18 - News18
Umar Khalid Documentary Row: Congress vs BJP-ABVP Clash At NLSIU | Lalit Vachani | News18 News18
Xi, Modi reached ‘most important consensus’ that India, China should be partners: Wang Yi - The Indian Express
A DAY after Chinese President Xi Jinping wound up his first visit to India in seven years, the Chinese foreign ministry said that Beijing will work with New Delhi to implement the “important common understandings reached between the two leaders”.
Vinayagar idols depicting Tamil Nadu CM Vijay: BJP leader Nainar Nagenthran seeks arrest of TVK functionaries
Mr. Nagenthran said transforming a religious icon revered and worshipped by millions of people for the purpose of promoting an individual and for political publicity demeaned spiritual sentiments of the people.