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Our freedom is a product of intangible solidarity

Today at 10:40 AM, via Daily Maverick

This year marks 32 years since we chose a path of democracy. Today, we must resist the urge to turn inward, but continue to work for regional integration.

South Africa

Weather service warns of approaching cold front

Today at 10:16 AM, via SAnews

Weather service warns of approaching cold front

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that a well-developed cold front is expected to affect the Western Cape and the Namakwa region in the Northern Cape from Sunday afternoon.

Rainfall of between 20mm and 40mm is forecast over the south-western parts of the Western Cape.

Strong interior winds of 40–50 km/h, with gusts...

South Africa

Cape Town hosts 2026 National School Sport Swimming Championships

Today at 09:58 AM, via SAnews

Cape Town hosts 2026 National School Sport Swimming Championships

Department of Basic Education and Department of Sport, Arts and Culture have partnered with Swimming South Africa to host the 2026 Autumn Swimming National School Sport Championships in Cape Town from 24 to 27 April.

The championships will take place at the University of the Western Cape Swimming Pool and are expected...

South Africa

NW Legislature to hold public hearings on Division of Revenue Bill

Today at 09:53 AM, via SAnews

NW Legislature to hold public hearings on Division of Revenue Bill

The North West Provincial Legislature will on Friday, 24 April 2026, host a series of public hearings on the Division of Revenue Bill (B5-2026) across several municipalities in the province.

The hearings will be led by the Portfolio Committee on Premier and Finance, chaired by Nathan Oliphant, and are scheduled to...

Business

South Africa under siege

Today at 10:00 AM, via BusinessTech

South Africa is under siege by a far more dangerous and organised illegal mining crisis than many realise.

Business

Severe weather warning for South Africa

Today at 09:30 AM, via BusinessTech

South Africa’s largest short-term insurer says that winter is around the corner, meaning that policyholders need to prepare for severe weather conditions.

Education

Nigeria: Strike Not Over Yet, Says Nut After Meeting With Wike

Today at 07:49 AM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Wing, has said that the ongoing stike is still on, but will decide its fate after a crucial meeting with the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike.

Education

Ghana: GNFS Intensifies Fire Safety Education At Suhum and Abetifi

Yesterday at 20:33 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has stepped up its fire safety education efforts in Suhum Municipality and Abetifi Odwenease as part of ongoing campaigns to prevent fire outbreaks and improve emergency readiness.

Science/Tech

FCC’s Foreign-Made Router Ban Expands To Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Devices

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

The FCC has expanded its foreign-made router ban to also cover consumer Wi-Fi hotspots and LTE/5G home-internet devices, though existing products and phones with hotspot features are not affected. PCMag reports: On Wednesday, the FCC updated its FAQ on the ban, clarifying which consumer-grade routers are subject to the restrictions. Portable Wi-Fi hotspots are usually considered a separate...