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Probe into whether cops helped Shebeshxt evade charges

Today at 20:06 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Limpopo police have launched an investigation into the possibility that some officers interfered in cases faced by lekompo musician Shebeshxt, helping him evade justice and therefore enabling his “violent behaviour”.

Africa

Who has been called up for Afcon 2025?

Friday at 20:38 PM, via BBC News

Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

Education

Nigeria: LASU Outraged As ‘Bandit Prank’ Sparks Fear On Campus

Today at 17:35 PM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] The management of Lagos State University (LASU) has expressed strong outrage over a viral video titled “Bandits Prank on Lasuites” that caused panic within the university community after it was uploaded online on Friday, 5th December 2025.

Education

A four-day week for teachers? This is why that isn’t a luxury for us – it’s a necessity | Lola Okolosie

Today at 15:10 PM, via The Guardian

Teachers in England and Wales are burnt-out and barely functioning. Solving that will help young people and their families too

Tis the season to be jolly, unless you’re a teacher, in which case you are most likely a zombified wreck tenuously held together by caffeine and chocolate bars that aren’t even made of chocolate any more.

In the popular imagination, teachers finish at 4pm and have...

Education

South Africa: UCT’s Zarina Patel Inducted Into the Academy of Science of South Africa

Today at 14:16 PM, via AllAfrica

[UCT] Associate Professor Zarina Patel, a leading scholar in urban sustainability and environmental governance at the University of Cape Town (UCT), has been elected to the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf). She joins 45 of the country’s most distinguished researchers in the 2025 intake, with UCT contributing 20% of this year’s cohort.

Science/Tech

The F.T.C. Chairman Who Tilted the Agency to Trump

Today at 19:34 PM, via New York Times

Andrew Ferguson has used the Federal Trade Commission’s consumer protection mandate to investigate issues important to President Trump and his base.

Science/Tech

Japan Issues Tsunami Warning After Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake

Today at 18:57 PM, via Slashdot

A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake has shaken Japan, prompting tsunami warnings and orders for residents to evacuate. From a report: A tsunami as high as 3 metres (10ft) could hit the country’s north-eastern coast after the earthquake occurred offshore at 11.15pm local time (2.15pm GMT), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. Tsunami warnings were issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido,...

Science/Tech

The 47 Best REI Cyber Week Outdoor Deals (2025)

Today at 18:42 PM, via Wired

Today is the final day of REI’s sale, and deals are disappearing fast. Grab what you need with these great deals on tents, packs, and merino wool.

Science/Tech

How a Cryptocurrency Helps Criminals Launder Money and Evade Sanctions

Today at 18:05 PM, via Slashdot

An investigation has revealed how stablecoins — cryptocurrencies pegged to the US dollar that exist largely beyond traditional financial oversight — have become a practical tool for criminals and sanctioned individuals to move funds across borders almost instantly and convert them back into spendable money, often without detection. A Chainalysis report from February estimated that up to $25...

Health

New mpox strain identified in England

Today at 15:56 PM, via BBC News

It’s a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.