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South Africa

Treasury launches probe into Madlanga Commission allegations

Today at 15:27 PM, via SAnews

Treasury launches probe into Madlanga Commission allegations

National Treasury has announced the launch of an investigation into allegations of improper conduct involving a former National Treasury employee.The investigation comes after testimony given at the Madlanga Commission and will be conducted by external forensic investigators.“It has been alleged at the Madlanga...

South Africa

Tourism Minister welcomes Turkish decision to increase direct flights

Today at 15:18 PM, via SAnews

Tourism Minister welcomes Turkish decision to increase direct flights

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has welcomed the decision by the Turkish Airlines to increase its direct services between South Africa and Türkiye to 20 weekly flights to strengthen air connectivity between the two countries.

From October 2026, the airline will operate 10 weekly direct flights between Istanbul...

Sport

London City sign Ballon d’Or winner Putellas

Today at 16:40 PM, via BBC News

London City Lionesses sign two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas on a three-year deal in one of the biggest scoops in women’s football history.

Sport

Portugal confirm departure of coach Martinez

Today at 16:31 PM, via BBC News

The Portuguese football federation (FPF) confirm the departure of national team coach Roberto Martinez following Portugal’s last-16 loss to Spain.

Education

Britain’s markets attracting generation of highly educated entrepreneurs

Today at 16:00 PM, via The Guardian

Nearly a quarter of market traders now hold master’s degree, PhD or medical doctorate, research shows

One in five young market traders now holds a master’s degree, PhD or medical doctorate, according to exclusive figures shared with the Guardian, in a sign of how Britain’s markets are attracting an unexpected new generation of highly educated entrepreneurs.

Separate data from Kerb, the street...

Science/Tech

Mysterious Spheres Found In Australia Are Likely Space Debris

Today at 17:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: An Australian beach community was confused — and later delighted — by the discovery of six metallic-looking spheres that washed ashore last week. The mystery, and the ensuing attention, prompted a bunch of alien jokes from local residents and businesses. But Australia’s space agency put the speculation to rest on Monday, saying that...