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SA elderly woman burns to death in home fire

An elderly South African (SA) woman in her nineties died after her backyard room caught alight in the South African (SA) town of Boksburg on Thursday night

UN agencies warn Sudan’s humanitarian crisis pushing millions to the brink of survival

The United Nations (UN) has warned that over 900 days of brutal conflict, famine, and the collapse of essential services have pushed millions of people in Sudan to the “brink of survival,” with women and children bearing the heaviest burden.

Apple loses UK lawsuit over app store commissions

Apple on Thursday lost a London lawsuit accusing the United States (US) tech company of abusing its dominant position by charging app developers an unfair 30% commission through its app store.

Former SA President Jacob Zuma to consult legal team after court orders him to repay $1.6 million in legal fees

Former South African (SA) President Jacob Zuma says he will meet with his legal team following a ruling by the High Court in Pretoria ordering him to repay $1.6 million in legal fees that were previously covered by the state.

Consumers seek $2.36 billion from Google after privacy verdict

United States (US) Google users who won a $425 million jury verdict in a consumer privacy class action last month have asked a Federal Judge to force the Alphabet unit to forfeit an additional $2.36 billion in profits.

Criminalising learners is not the answer to bullying: SA Education Lobby Group

South African (SA) education advocacy group Equal Education has urged authorities to avoid criminalising learners involved in school bullying.