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South Africa

Public information sessions on PIE Amendment Bill move to KZN

Today at 10:40 AM, via SAnews

Public information sessions on PIE Amendment Bill move to KZN

The Department of Human Settlements will from Wednesday, 13 May 2026, begin public information sessions in KwaZulu-Natal on the proposed Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill.The sessions follow the recent release of the draft legislation for public comment by Human...

Sport

SA’s Ismail reverses retirement for T20 World Cup

Today at 11:27 AM, via BBC News

South Africa fast bowler Shabnim Ismail reverses her international retirement and is included in the Proteas’ squad for this summer’s T20 World Cup in England.

Sport

Archibald avoids ‘nasty crash’ as she seals dominant omnium gold

Today at 10:40 AM, via BBC News

Great Britain’s Katie Archibald wins a dominant gold medal in the women’s omnium at the 2021 Track Cycling World Championships after earlier narrowly avoiding being taken out by a “nasty looking crash” in the elimination race.

Education

Book Review: ‘AI for Good,’ by Josh Tyrangiel

Today at 11:00 AM, via New York Times

In “AI for Good,” Josh Tyrangiel talks to the classrooms, hospitals and research labs where people are using artificial intelligence that might benefit society.

Science/Tech

‘Six lanes of tarmac and vehicles doing 70mph’: can ‘green bridges’ help animals cross the UK’s motorways in safety?

Today at 11:00 AM, via The Guardian

Cockrow Bridge in Surrey will open in the coming weeks to provide wildlife, including lizards and insects, with the ability to move between fragmented habitats

When James Herd moved near to Wisley Common 17 years ago, the heathland nature reserve was teeming with wildlife. “I’d take the dog around the common in spring and summer, and every few hundred metres I’d hear the rustle of a...

Science/Tech

Rising diesel costs hit Vodacom’s African ops

Today at 10:54 AM, via ITWeb

Oil prices are up 47% since the Middle East war began, pushing diesel up R13.70 a litre locally – and Vodacom’s African operations are heavily exposed.

Motoring

Toyota to build new car factory in India

Today at 07:52 AM, via TopAuto

Toyota plans to build a new SUV assembly plant in India, the country where most of South Africa’s cars are imported from.