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WATCH LIVE | ANC’s 5th national general council

Today at 10:18 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The ANC is holding its national general council from Monday at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, where the party will assess its organisational health, policy direction and performance in government.

South Africa

Tygerberg Hospital completes SA’s first fully internal limb reconstruction

Today at 09:58 AM, via SAnews

Tygerberg Hospital completes SA’s first fully internal limb reconstruction

Tygerberg Hospital has reached a major national milestone by performing South Africa’s first fully internal bone transport and limb-lengthening reconstruction. 

The hospital is a flagship tertiary facility of the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW). 

In partnership with Stellenbosch...

South Africa

Interviews to select new NPA head to be held this week

Today at 09:47 AM, via SAnews

Interviews to select new NPA head to be held this week

The Advisory Panel to select a new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced interview dates for candidates vying for the job.The post will become vacant in January 2026 at the retirement of current incumbent, Advocate Shamila Batohi.“The Advisory Panel for the...

Africa

Who has been called up for Afcon 2025?

Friday at 20:38 PM, via BBC News

Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

Business

Ramaphosa responds to latest national disaster in South Africa

Today at 09:00 AM, via BusinessTech

President Cyril Ramaphosa has cleared up the government’s position and intention around classifying gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) a national disaster, and what it will allow the state to do.

Sport

Formula One: Winners and losers in 2025

Today at 09:08 AM, via The South African

A look at the winners and losers in the 2025 Formula One season which came to an end on Sunday with Lando Norris winning the title.

Education

Malawi: Government Unveils Key Fee Changes Under Free Secondary Education Plan

Today at 07:15 AM, via AllAfrica

[Nyasa Times] Minister of Education, Science and Technology Bright Msaka has outlined sweeping fee reforms as part of the government’s plan to roll out the Free Secondary Education Policy, setting clear timelines for the abolition of various charges in public secondary schools.

Education

Young unemployed to be offered work in construction and hospitality in UK

Yesterday at 14:34 PM, via The Guardian

About 350,000 new places to be offered to ‘neets’ with ‘sanctions’ levied for those who do not engage, says DWP

Young unemployed people will be offered training or job opportunities in construction, care and hospitality as part of a UK government scheme, but could have their benefits cut if they do not take up offers.

Pat McFadden, the work and pensions secretary, announced on Sunday that...

Science/Tech

Capitec Acquires Fintech Walletdoc In R400m Payments Push

Today at 09:51 AM, via Tech Financials

Capitec has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of fintech innovator Walletdoc. The deal, valued at up to R400 million, signals a fierce new chapter in the competition for the country’s online and in-app transaction flows. The bank announced  today its agreement to acquire Walletdoc Holdings, subject to regulatory approvals. Walletdoc, established in […]

Motoring

Problems for Afrikaans Uber in South Africa

Yesterday at 10:23 AM, via TopAuto

While it recently celebrated its 1st birthday, Afrikaans e-hailing service Wanatu is being criticised for not fixing its buggy app and charging users exorbitant fees.

Health

The Married Scientists Torn Apart by a Covid Bioweapon Theory

Yesterday at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

In 2020, a Chinese virologist fled to the United States, aided by allies of President Trump who sought to promote her unproven theories about the origins of Covid-19. Her husband still can’t find her.

Health

Chuck Kesey, Probiotic Yogurt Pioneer, Dies at 87

Saturday at 00:40 AM, via New York Times

The younger brother of Ken Kesey, the novelist and counterculture luminary, he turned a defunct creamery into what is now Nancy’s Probiotic Foods.