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JUNE BY-ELECTIONS: Patriotic Alliance notches easy win to retain key Malmesbury ward, worries mount for DA

Today at 09:41 AM, via Daily Maverick

The Patriotic Alliance strengthened its grip on a key Swartland ward in Malmesbury in the Western Cape with an increased majority over the DA in the final Western Cape by-election before the local government elections in November. The PA has further established itself in a municipality which was once the safest DA municipality in the country.

South Africa

Suspect arrested in assault of young woman

Today at 09:43 AM, via SAnews

Suspect arrested in assault of young woman

Following the surfacing of a video clip on various social media platforms showing a physical altercation, where a male individual is seen assaulting a 21-year-old female, police have confirmed that a 22-year-old high school learner has been arrested and charged.

​He is expected to make his first court appearance in the Bloemfontein...

South Africa

SAPS celebrates its young police officers

Today at 09:35 AM, via SAnews

SAPS celebrates its young police officers

As South Africa observes Youth Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) embarked on a national campaign, ‘SAPS Youth – Leading the Reset Agenda’, to celebrate the dedication, resilience and positive impact of its young members.

Under the banner, ‘My Blood is Blue’, the campaign showcases young police officers, who have embraced the...

South Africa

Cape Town Marathon earns historic World Major status for Africa

Today at 09:30 AM, via SAnews

Cape Town Marathon earns historic World Major status for Africa

Africa has secured a historic place on marathon running’s biggest stage, with the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon officially confirmed as the first Abbott World Marathon Major to be hosted on the continent.

Following the successful staging of the 2026 race on 24 May, the event passed the second and final phase of the Abbott...

Africa

When will an African side win the World Cup?

Yesterday at 10:53 AM, via BBC News

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Education

Nigeria: Sokoto Embarks On Massive Education Expansion, Approves 56 New Secondary Schools

Today at 09:36 AM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] In an effort to strengthen education and expand access to learning opportunities, the Sokoto State Government has commenced the construction and upgrading of 56 secondary schools across the state under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, a landmark intervention aimed at improving educational infrastructure and increasing school enrolment,...

Lifestyle

All seven AKA murder accused to appear in Durban High Court

Today at 09:08 AM, via The South African

The murder case involving seven men accused of killing rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane is set to continue in the High Court in Durban on Thursday.

Science/Tech

Energy Veteran Launches Florion As South African Businesses Navigate A New Era Of Energy Risk And Opportunity

Today at 10:09 AM, via Tech Financials

Florion, a first-of-its-kind South African energy intelligence business co-founded by Robert Futter, today announced its launch. Futter brings more than 20 years of advisory experience in energy, infrastructure and project finance. The company has already secured a large mining and beneficiation client operating in one of the country’s most energy-intensive sectors. The launch comes as South […]

Science/Tech

Spar readies new SAP rollout amid KZN woes

Today at 09:43 AM, via ITWeb

The new system will streamline finance functions by eliminating manual processes in claims, settlement and reconciliation, says the retailer.

Science/Tech

Humans Prefer To Walk Anticlockwise, Scientists Find

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

fjo3 shares a report from The Guardian: Tests reveal that when people are ambling about, they have a natural tendency to turn to the left and walk in an anticlockwise direction. “If you simply ask someone to start walking, whether they are wandering around a museum, a supermarket, or even an empty room, it is surprisingly likely that they will drift counterclockwise,” said Dr Inaki Echeverria...

Health

Author on benefits of investing in children’s mental health

Yesterday at 10:23 AM, via BBC News

Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.