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Forty years of Mswati rule offer zilch to celebrate

Today at 13:55 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Eswatini is a small, resilient, and culturally rich nation. Its people have endured extraordinary pressure. But on governance, the record is one of systemic failure: captured wealth, underfunded education, a collapsing health system and a democracy denied

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Cucurella barber and the ‘leaked’ Chelsea team news

Today at 13:51 PM, via BBC News

The apparent leak of Chelsea team news before Tuesday’s defeat at Brighton is being linked to posts reportedly made on social media platform X by Marc Cucurella’s barber.

South Africa

Home Affairs refutes claims that Lesotho nationals can enter SA without passports

Today at 13:28 PM, via SAnews

Home Affairs refutes claims that Lesotho nationals can enter SA without passports

The Department of Home Affairs has expressed concern over unfounded media reports and social media posts suggesting that nationals of Lesotho will no longer be required to present valid passports when entering South Africa.

The department has dismissed these claims as false, emphasising that citizens...

South Africa

Kruger National Park urges camping guests to stock up on supplies

Today at 13:17 PM, via SAnews

Kruger National Park urges camping guests to stock up on supplies

Following a fire incident at the retail shop at Lower Sabie rest camp in the Kruger National Park, guests with bookings at the campsite should stock up on supplies before arrival.

“Accommodation has not been affected, with the camp fully booked for the upcoming two long weekends, 27 April and 1 May 2026. Activities...

Science/Tech

Mars Rover Detects Never-Before-Seen Organic Compounds In New Experiment

Today at 13:00 PM, via Slashdot

NASA’s Curiosity rover has identified a diverse set of organic molecules on Mars, including a nitrogen-bearing compound similar in structure to DNA precursors. The finding strengthens the case that ancient organic material can survive in the Martian subsurface, though it does not prove past life because the compounds could also come from geology or meteorites. Phys.org reports: The study was...