The story so far: On August 24, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully carried out its first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1), a crucial milestone in the preparation for the ...

Latest pictures from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope reveal eight stunning views of black holes. These rare images highlight their massive power, swirling gas, and dramatic effects on nearby stars. Each ...

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has reminded parents that the 2025 Online Admissions Application Period for Grade 1 and Grade 8 will close on Friday, 29 August 2024, at midnight. In a ...

A lot of folks, human and otherwise, seem very interested in getting their hands on the newly crash-landed alien specimens. What could go wrong? By Sean T. Collins The “Alien” franchise explores two ...

We are all thrilled football is back, and what kind of young-player analyst would I be if I didn't grade the first-round rookies after their first preseason game? Now, of course, don't read into these ...

LAGOS, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Nigeria's oil production surpassed 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) last month, with current average output at 1.78 million bpd, the head of the country's upstream regulator ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Klyuchevskoy volcano in eastern Russia began erupting shortly after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks shook the same area. "A descent of hot lava is observed on the western ...

Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 placements at public schools close on 29 August, with 81 walk-in centres across the province. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane officially launched the 2026 ...

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane urges parents to complete all five application steps for Grade 1 and 8 admissions, which open on 24 July 2025. Photo: Caxton Local Media. The Gauteng Department ...