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Push to expand beyond ride-hailing into a broader platform spanning food delivery, grocery, travel and local commerce

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It’s been a difficult second season for Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid. What’s gone wrong?
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South Africa
Several roads have also been affected as heavy rains continue to batter parts of the province.
South Africa
Macpherson calls for swift prosecution in George building case
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has called on the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to take decisive prosecutorial action following the completion of the South African Police Service (SAPS) investigation into the George building collapse.
The appeal comes as the country marks the second...

South Africa
Unlawful connections have contributed to recurring power outages and damage to infrastructure.
South Africa
Presidency clarifies Zimbabwe visit, urges law enforcement to act without fear
President Cyril Ramaphosa has clarified that he had no prior knowledge of an individual of interest to law enforcement who was reportedly present during his recent working visit to Zimbabwe.This follows reports that surfaced after the President’s visit, which took place on Sunday at the invitation of...

World
As a water taxi rounded a corner at sunset, the village of Torosiaje came into view, with its colorful stilted houses perched over the Molucca Sea.

World
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be provided after President Trump said he was pausing a U.S. military-guided effort to let merchant vessels through.

World
Democrats outpace Republicans in voter enthusiasm for the midterm elections, according to NPR’s latest poll. And Trump says “Project Freedom” is paused because of progress toward an Iran agreement.

World
Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran’s foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.

Africa
The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

Africa
DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Africa
Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Africa
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Business
Tax experts have warned that taxpayers are required by law to submit their tax returns, and failing to do so is a criminal offence.

Business
The City of Johannesburg has been put on notice by the National Treasury, which is threatening to cut off funding to the metro over its financial governance failures.
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Business
The government has signed a new agreement to investigate the feasibility of converting Gauteng’s e-toll gantries for speed enforcement and vehicle licence checks.

Politics
ActionSA in KZN has called on the police to deal with hijacked buildings.

Politics
Major-General Hendrik Flynn on Wednesday concluded his testimony at the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
Members of the NCC have gathered for a prayer in their constituency office in Westridge, Cape Flats

Politics
Mncedisi Maphisa has been suspended by the party after a recording of a phone call that was leaked

Sport
Following the relief of a final day escape, Christian Fuchs knows he has a big summer ahead as Newport County manager.

Sport
Orlando Pirates could lose two of their brightest attacking talents at the end of the season but who will replace them?

Sport
Richard Cooper is fastest in first qualifying in the Superbike and Supersport sessions at the North West 200.

Sport
Football Australia urges the Victorian government to reverse a ban on World Cup matches being shown on big screens at Melbourne’s Federation Square.
Education
[New Times] ‘Kubuguza,’ the Rwandan traditional board game, has been introduced into school competitions, where its significance is linked to critical thinking, unity, collaboration, and the preservation of tradition, according to the Rwanda Cultural and Heritage Academy (RCHA).
Education
[Leadership] The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, University of Jos chapter, on Monday staged a peaceful protest over unresolved welfare issues and delays in the renegotiation of agreements with the Federal Government.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in partnership with the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA), has committed R90 million towards revitalising Community Education and Training (CET) colleges across South Africa.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has defended the integrity of its textbook catalogue development process, rejecting claims of impropriety and maintaining that its system is designed to ensure fairness, quality and cost-effectiveness.
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Lifestyle
Robben Island Museum is now hiring for key roles after announcing its plan to introduce tourist accommodation on the heritage site.
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Entertainment
An enticing battle is brewing between each side’s world-class scrumhalf.
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Entertainment
There is a low risk that the outbreak will turn into a national health emergency in South Africa.

Entertainment
A multitude of incidents caused by severe weather conditions across South Africa including the closure of schools, trees falling on shacks and high tides.

Science/Tech
Austin,TX – Sensor Bio, the continuous biometric signal infrastructure platform built for clinical, enterprise, and AI health applications, has joined the American Heart Association Center for Health Technology & Innovation’s (the Center) Innovators’ Network. The Center is focused on building and fostering health technology relationships to develop innovative and scalable solutions. The...

Science/Tech
For over 20 years, Tableau has defined how the world sees and understands data. Now, as organisations shift from viewing data to asking AI to act on it, raw data, on its own, is no longer enough. In the traditional world of analytics, humans looked at dashboards and brought their own experience and context to […]

Science/Tech
The Institute for Primary Facts has compiled more than 3.5 million pages of the Epstein files for public display at the newly opened Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room.

Science/Tech
SpaceX is heading for a record IPO with governance terms that erode investor rights in unprecedented ways.

Motoring
The small industrial hub of Rosslyn in South Africa is home to one of BMW’s oldest car factories.

Motoring
Bakkie buyers looking for 4×4 capability have a few budget options to choose from.

Motoring
The sale of adulterated diesel has increased in South Africa as sellers try to take advantage of the surging diesel price.
Motoring

Health
We all know water is good for us – but how much do we really need to drink? And is it good for our brains too?

Health
Choking is an emergency — and over-65s are most at risk. Dr Oscar shares what to do if you’re alone.

Health
The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.

Health
The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in some passengers, which can rarely be passed from person to person.