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WATCH | Teen accused of murder claims innocence at bail hearing

Today at 10:42 AM, via SowetanLIVE

A Mpumalanga teenager accused of murder has detailed how he saw an injured Lusanda Mathabela, 19, lying and bleeding from stab wounds after an altercation with her ex-boyfriend at her house in November last year.

South Africa

IEC announces national Online Voter Registration Campaign

Today at 09:17 AM, via SAnews

IEC announces national Online Voter Registration Campaign

The Electoral Commission (IEC) on Thursday announced its countrywide Online Voter Registration Campaign, marking a key milestone in preparations for the upcoming 2026 local government elections and expanding access to voter registration for millions of South Africans.

The campaign went live this week across media platforms,...

Sport

Kick off times for Blitzboks on Saturday

Today at 11:11 AM, via The South African

Here are all the kick off times to note for the Blitzboks as they head into an all-important tournament at the Perth Sevens.

Education

South Africa: The Quiet Innovation That Could Unlock Mother-Tongue Education in SA

Today at 10:56 AM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Maverick] The shared-facility model separates physical infrastructure from institutional identity. Multiple fully fledged schools, each with its own language of instruction, leadership, governance and pedagogical culture, can operate from the same physical site. They share facilities, not identity. Space, not soul.

Science/Tech

How to watch the Winter Olympics in South Africa

Today at 11:19 AM, via MyBroadband

There is no legal way to watch the Winter Olympics in South Africa, which leaves local fans no option but to do without, or engage in stream piracy.

Health

TrumpRx Is Set to Go Live on Thursday

Yesterday at 19:33 PM, via New York Times

The government website is meant to connect Americans with drug companies to buy prescriptions directly with their own money. It is not clear how many patients will save money.