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South Africa

Brown Mogotsi denied bail

Today at 12:05 PM, via SABC News

Mogotsi was arrested on 15 May on charges of defeating the ends of justice and perjury, among others

South Africa

SIU authorised to probe PSIRA and UIF training contracts

Today at 11:57 AM, via SAnews

SIU authorised to probe PSIRA and UIF training contracts

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration and unlawful conduct linked to training contracts awarded by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) and the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).

Proclamation 316...

Sport

Springboks: Referees named for July Tests

Today at 12:37 PM, via The South African

It’s been officially confirmed who will referee the Springboks’ first three Tests of the year against England, Scotland and Wales.

Education

UK university’s axing of black studies MA has ‘dangerous parallel’ with US, says academic

Today at 11:30 AM, via The Guardian

Civil rights scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw warns Birmingham City University’s decision part of extremist campaign that has ‘travelled across Atlantic’

A leading US civil rights scholar has urged Birmingham City University (BCU) to reverse its decision to close its black studies course, comparing it with the attack on diversity, equity and inclusion in the US.

Kimberlé Crenshaw, a professor of law...

Entertainment

Embrose Papier voted URC SA Player of the Season

Today at 12:28 PM, via The Citizen

“I just kept working. I knew I could still do it. It was just little things I had to work on,” said the Bulls scrumhalf after receiving his award.

Science/Tech

NASA Says Goodbye to Its Longtime Mars MAVEN Mission

Today at 13:00 PM, via Slashdot

NASA has officially ended the MAVEN mission after the Mars orbiter stopped responding in December, apparently after an unexpected spin drained its batteries and knocked out communications. Launched in 2013 and orbiting Mars since 2014, MAVEN spent more than a decade studying how the planet lost its atmosphere and helped explain how Mars transformed from a potentially habitable world into the...

Science/Tech

Segway Myon Electric Bike Review: Too Smart?

Today at 12:35 PM, via Wired

From app-controlled security to electronic shifting and radar alerts, Segway’s Myon may have more tech than you need. That’s not always a bad thing.

Science/Tech

Amazon Prime makes SA debut

Today at 12:31 PM, via ITWeb

The online retailer brings the membership programme to the local market, promising shopping and entertainment benefits.

Motoring

GWM Ora 5 on the way to Mzansi

Today at 09:00 AM, via The Citizen

Further specifications, pricing and availability details will be announced at the official South African launch of the Ora 5 in July 2026.

Health

An Uncertain Path for Americans Exposed to Ebola

Yesterday at 21:24 PM, via New York Times

Despite long-established procedures for bringing Americans home for monitoring and treatment, the Trump administration has not said that it will allow those at risk of Ebola back into the country.