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Qhawe reflects on life since being crowned Miss SA

Today at 06:44 AM, via SowetanLIVE

It’s been four months since Qhawekazi Mazaleni was crowned Miss SA, and she’s proving that authenticity and character are what truly ground you in life especially in every room you step into.

Business

FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund

Today at 02:46 AM, via BBC News

The recent US Supreme Court ruling that President Trump overstepped his powers when he imposed global tariffs paved the way for companies to seek a refund.

Sport

Confirmed: Nedbank Cup quarterfinals

Today at 07:00 AM, via The South African

We’re edging ever closer to the 2026 Nedbank Cup final. The Premier Soccer has confirmed the quarterfinals round draw.

Education

Nigeria: New ASUU Deal Strengthens Autonomy – Govt

Today at 07:29 AM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Trust] The Federal Government has said the 2025 agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which takes effect from January 2026, is designed to strengthen autonomy safeguards and stabilise Nigeria’s university system.

Entertainment

Heavy rain moves toward Eastern Cape

Today at 07:20 AM, via The Citizen

Cutoff low brings storms and heavy rain eastwards, with cold front expected to cool Western Cape later this week.

Entertainment

Murder and rape data nothing to praise

Today at 07:00 AM, via The Citizen

The overall low conviction rate for both murder and rape contributes to a building culture of impunity.

Science/Tech

The truth about fat, and its complex role in our health – podcast

Today at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

For a long time fat was seen simply as an inert yellow substance wrapping around our bodies, but now that’s changing. Scientists are beginning to understand that our fat is actually intricate and dynamic, constantly in conversation with the rest of the body. It’s now even considered by some to be an organ in its own right. To find out more about the complex role fat plays in our health, Ian...

Motoring

8 new Toyota cars coming to South Africa

Yesterday at 17:00 PM, via TopAuto

Toyota plans to release at least 8 new cars in South Africa, ranging from a GR supercar to a “baby Prado” Adventure SUV.

Health

Another C.D.C. Vaccine Skeptic Steps Down

Yesterday at 19:47 PM, via New York Times

Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.

Health

How a Horse Whinnies: With a Whistle and a Song

Yesterday at 18:00 PM, via New York Times

Horses, with their high-pitched whinnies, seemed to buck the trend of larger animals producing lower sounds, but a new study explains the mechanics behind the noises a horse makes.