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Hawks chief denies sharing secrets with alleged cartel member

Today at 13:53 PM, via SowetanLIVE

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Maj-Gen Lesetja Senona says allegations that he shared sensitive information with alleged cartel member Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala are malicious and amount to conjecture.

Sport

Springboks provide important injury update

Today at 13:32 PM, via The South African

The Springboks have offered a big injury update on a key player who is in a race against time to be fit for the season-opener.

Education

South Africa: Agreement to Strengthen Pharmacy Education Quality

Today at 13:57 PM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] The Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen cooperation, coordination and collaboration in the quality assurance, accreditation and promotion of pharmacy education and training in South Africa.

Education

Ghana: Ho Technical University Recognises Five Former Leaders

Today at 13:01 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The Ho Technical University (HTU) Council has recognised five of its former leaders with the unveiling of busts and rolls in their honour, aimed at motivating present and future leaders to commit themselves to the development of the university.

Education

Nigeria: Ekpoma Protests and the Cost of Violence

Today at 12:45 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Trust] On January 10, 2026, students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), joined by residents of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, took to the streets over surge in kidnappings, demanding safety in a community where abductions have become frequent and brazen. Ekpoma, once a relatively peaceful town, has been turned into a notorious kidnap-for-ransom flashpoint, with...

Health

Want Nirvana? Try a Colonoscopy.

Today at 12:01 PM, via New York Times

It turns out that despite everything you’ve heard, getting a colonoscopy is wonderful.

Health

What does it take to be a prison officer?

Yesterday at 15:30 PM, via BBC News

In a recent survey, 72% of prison officers say they are frequently stressed at work, 42% say they have been assaulted at least once. So what motivates them – and how do they cope?