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South Africa

Western Cape holds public consultations on eviction law amendments

Today at 14:48 PM, via SAnews

Western Cape holds public consultations on eviction law amendments

Communities in the Western Cape will have a chance to make their voices heard on the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill.

The Department of Human Settlements will this week host public information sessions in the Garden Route and the City of Cape Town.

The sessions...

World

Moment of gas explosion at China coal mine

Today at 12:20 PM, via BBC News

At least 82 people have been killed and two are missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China on Sunday, officials say.

World

U.S.-Iran peace deal emerging, while war threats still loom

Today at 12:16 PM, via NPR

President Trump and other administration officials are tempering expectations raised of an imminent agreement to end the war in Iran while Iranian officials have signaled there are still disagreements on key issues.

Business

Good news for the rand

Today at 14:29 PM, via BusinessTech

The rand has started the week on a stronger footing against major currencies, but the news is bittersweet, as it comes amid market expectations of interest rate hikes on Thursday.

Sport

Mercedes team-mates go head-to-head for F1 crown

Today at 14:07 PM, via BBC News

On The Chequered Flag podcast, former McClaren mechanic Marc Priestley and F1 journalist Rebecca Clancey discuss the rivalry between Mercedes team-mates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in their bid to top the Drivers’ Championship.

Education

Rwanda: When the Teachers Fail the Test – the Crisis of Western Human Rights Credibility

Today at 12:11 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] For decades, Western governments and institutions have presented themselves as the guardians of the international human rights order. They have monitored elections, issued reports, imposed sanctions, funded advocacy organisations, and regularly lectured other nations on democracy, governance, and human dignity. Whether in Africa, Asia, Latin America, or Eastern Europe, the message...

Science/Tech

Pope urges world to hit brakes on AI

Today at 15:12 PM, via TechCentral

The first US pope calls for political action and a ban on artificial intelligence making lethal decisions.