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South Africa

Joburg working with Treasury to resolve challenges

Today at 10:36 AM, via SAnews

Joburg working with Treasury to resolve challenges

City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Mayor Dada Morero has assured city residents that the municipality is working with National Treasury to resolve its challenges.This after the municipality, along with 68 others, had their July 2026 equitable share transfers withheld by National Treasury in a move to instil strict fiscal discipline and root...

South Africa

Four Ekurhuleni officials arrested during a takedown operation

Today at 10:31 AM, via SAnews

Four Ekurhuleni officials arrested during a takedown operation

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that four suspects were arrested overnight by the Commissions Recommendations Task Team during a takedown operation conducted in various parts of Johannesburg.

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi was one of those...

South Africa

Five provinces removed from load reduction schedule

Today at 10:20 AM, via SAnews

Five provinces removed from load reduction schedule

At least five of South Africa’s nine provinces are load reduction-free following the implementation of Eskom’s nationwide Load Reduction Eradication Programme.

Since the launch of the programme in September last year, some 1.1 million South Africans have been removed from load reduction schedules, representing some 65% of the power...

Education

Three arrested in £1m fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester

Yesterday at 18:54 PM, via The Guardian

Greater Manchester police ‘exploring evidence’ in 60 transactions and more than a million emails

Three people have been arrested as part of an investigation into financial crimes involving the University of Greater Manchester, including allegations of fraud, bribery and money laundering.

The Greater Manchester police (GMP) said it was “exploring evidence” of more than £1m in fraudulent...

Entertainment

Kaizer Chiefs unveil new jersey

Today at 11:08 AM, via The Citizen

‘The away jersey roars with pride and is one very strong jersey,’ said Jessica Motaung.

Science/Tech

Madison Square Garden Kept a List of Gay Celebrities

Today at 12:00 PM, via Wired

An MSG database tracked and categorized hundreds of celebs, famous Knicks superfans, and even some of Taylor Swift’s wedding guests. Labels included “LGBTQIA,” “DO NOT HOST,” and low to high “risk.”

Health

Why heatwaves hit women harder

Today at 01:49 AM, via BBC News

Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.