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WhatsApp chats reveal cartel link to Gauteng crime head

Today at 12:35 PM, via SowetanLIVE

WhatsApp chats from Witness F reveal that Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala allegedly met with Gauteng’s head of organised crime, Richard Shibiri, at the home of suspended deputy commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya on September 14, 2024.

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Pakistan sends helicopters, drones to end desert standoff; 58 dead

Today at 12:31 PM, via Daily Maverick

Pakistan’s security forces used drones and helicopters to wrest control of a southwestern town from separatist insurgents after a three-day battle, police said on Wednesday, as the death toll in the weekend’s violence rose to 58.

South Africa

Illegal mining bleeds billions from economy, says Mantashe

Today at 10:32 AM, via SAnews

Illegal mining bleeds billions from economy, says Mantashe

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has warned that illegal mining is one of the most pressing challenges facing South Africa’s mining sector – costing the economy billions in lost revenue.

The Minister was delivering remarks at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) National Inquiry into...

South Africa

R24m bridge set to transform access in Engcobo

Today at 10:28 AM, via SAnews

R24m bridge set to transform access in Engcobo

Residents of the Chaba Administrative Area (Ward 1) in Engcobo are one step closer to safer travel, improved access to services and new job opportunities, following the official introduction of a contractor for the long-awaited Chaba Bridge and access road.

For years, community members have had to contend with difficult and often unsafe...

South Africa

Mining Indaba to strengthen collaboration between government, investors

Today at 10:05 AM, via SAnews

Mining Indaba to strengthen collaboration between government, investors

Next week’s Mining Indaba Investment Forum will provide an opportunity for direct engagement between government and investors, with a strong emphasis on strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors. This as the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with...

Business

Another national disaster for South Africa

Today at 12:27 PM, via BusinessTech

Floods to the east and droughts to the west as South Africa classifies yet another national disaster, calling for all organs of state to take action.

Sport

206 goals for Newcastle – but which were Shearer’s best?

Today at 11:58 AM, via BBC News

It’s 20 years to the day since Alan Shearer became Newcastle United’s all-time leading goalscorer, with his 201st strike in black and white. But which of his 206 Toon goals stand out? Alan picked his favourites earlier this season on Football Focus, live from St James’ Park.

Education

Greenwich and Kent announce merger to become UK’s first ‘super-university’

Today at 10:00 AM, via The Guardian

Formal approval given for new university group to operate from August, with both institutions keeping their names

The universities of Greenwich and Kent have confirmed they have been given formal approval to merge into the UK’s first “super-university”.

The merged entity will be the third-largest higher education institution in the UK, the universities said, and is consulting on being named the...

Science/Tech

Why TymeBank Has Become GoTyme Bank

Today at 12:46 PM, via Tech Financials

TymeBank has officially transitioned to GoTyme Bank, marking the next chapter in the bank’s evolution as part of the global Tyme Group – a banking group operating across multiple markets and serving 20 million customers worldwide. This change also introduces a new digital experience through the new GoTyme app. The GoTyme Bank brand more clearly expresses […]

Science/Tech

Why stablecoins are booming in Africa

Today at 12:07 PM, via TechCentral

As stablecoin adoption rises, traditional financial institutions are rushing meet the needs of businesses and consumers.

Science/Tech

How Mobile-First Platforms Are Changing Entertainment and Payments Solutions in South Africa

Today at 12:04 PM, via Tech Financials

The current digital landscape in South Africa is being transformed by the development of new mobile-first platforms, which have made smartphones the focal point for entertainment and payment systems. With more and more people in South Africa opting for mobile devices for their activities, including entertainment, payment, and purchase of goods and services, the design […]