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Relief for South African cattle farmers on the way

Today at 16:30 PM, via Newsday

The government has taken notable steps in its plans to vaccinate South African cattle against the rapidly spreading foot-and-mouth disease, though experts continue to voice their concerns regarding the pace of progress.

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Hamilton finds new F1 cars ‘more fun’ to drive

Today at 16:15 PM, via BBC News

Lewis Hamilton says he finds the new Formula 1 cars this year “more fun” to drive – in contrast to the views of Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.

Sport

Russia and Belarus Paralympic decision ‘not easy’

Today at 15:39 PM, via BBC News

The decision is called “disappointing and outrageous” by Ukraine’s sports minister, while the British government and British Paralympic Association also oppose the decision.

Sport

49ers to host game as NFL makes Mexico return

Today at 15:37 PM, via BBC News

The San Francisco 49ers will be the home team for the NFL’s return to Mexico, meaning they will play two international games during the 2026 season.

Education

Nigeria: Tonto Dikeh Celebrates Discipleship Graduation

Today at 14:59 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has marked a personal milestone after graduating from a discipleship class at Streams of Joy International, the ministry led by Pastor Jerry Eze.

Lifestyle

The splendour of The Bothongo WonderCave

Today at 13:41 PM, via The South African

The Bothongo WonderCave is situated within the Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve in the Cradle of Humankind.

Science/Tech

India Tells University To Leave AI Summit After Presenting Chinese Robot as Its Own

Today at 16:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: An Indian university has been asked to vacate its stall at the country’s flagship AI summit after a staff member was caught presenting a commercially available robotic dog made in China as its own creation, two government sources said. “You need to meet Orion. This has been developed by the Centre of Excellence at Galgotias University,” Neha Singh, a...

Science/Tech

Thousands of CEOs Just Admitted AI Had No Impact On Employment Or Productivity

Today at 15:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Fortune: In 1987, economist and Nobel laureate Robert Solow made a stark observation about the stalling evolution of the Information Age: Following the advent of transistors, microprocessors, integrated circuits, and memory chips of the 1960s, economists and companies expected these new technologies to disrupt workplaces and result in a surge of...

Motoring

Former RAF CEO paid R9.8 million in South Africa

Today at 14:00 PM, via TopAuto

Former Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo was paid nearly R10 million in 2025 amid investigations into mismanagement at the petrol tax-funded entity.