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South Africa

Gauteng unveils food distribution centre to strengthen food security

Today at 15:18 PM, via SAnews

Gauteng unveils food distribution centre to strengthen food security

The Gauteng Provincial Government, through the Gauteng Department of Social Development, has successfully launched the Gauteng Food Distribution Centre, marking a significant milestone in the province’s ongoing efforts to combat hunger, improve food security, and contribute towards building the capacity of the...

Business

Big shift for South Africa’s major ‘gateways’

Today at 13:00 PM, via BusinessTech

South Africa’s ports—the key gateways into the country—have seen the highest number of ship dockings since 2019, recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic-related slowdowns.

Education

Should the bank of mum and dad pay university debts?

Yesterday at 13:00 PM, via The Guardian

Those planning for uni in England and Wales this autumn can apply for student loans from Monday. Here are the options for families worried about debt

Our child is heading to university soon – should we try to pay their tuition fees upfront so they are not saddled with a debt for decades?

Our child is a recent graduate and their student loan debt is ballooning – should we help pay off some or...

Entertainment

48 hours in pictures, 22 March 2026

Today at 18:30 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

A CNN Producer Explores the ‘Magic AI’ Workout Mirror

Today at 18:34 PM, via Slashdot

CNN looks at “the Magic AI fitness mirror,” a new product “watching you, and giving you feedback automatically,” while sometimes playing footage of a recorded personal trainer. Long-time Slashdot reader destinyland describes CNN’s video report:CNN says the device “tracks form, counts reps, and corrects technique in real-time — and it doesn’t go easy on you.” (Although the company’s...

Science/Tech

Google Search Is Now Sometimes Using AI To Replace Headlines

Today at 17:34 PM, via Slashdot

“Google is beginning to replace news headlines in its search results with ones that are AI-generated,” reports the Verge:After doing something similar in its Google Discover news feed, it’s starting to mess with headlines in the traditional “10 blue links,” too. We’ve found multiple examples where Google replaced headlines we wrote with ones we did not, sometimes changing their meaning in the...

Science/Tech

Suspected meteorite crashes into Houston home, officials say

Today at 17:18 PM, via The Guardian

Nasa confirms meteor after residents reported hearing thunder-like noises about the time the fireball was visible

A suspected meteorite crashed into a home in suburban Houston on Saturday night, according to local residents and officials.

Speaking to the local news outlet KHOU11 over the weekend, Spring area resident Sherrie James recalled the incident, saying: “My grandson went to check and...

Motoring

6 new bakkies coming to South Africa

Today at 07:09 AM, via TopAuto

South Africans can look forward to six new bakkies this year, ranging from a luxurious double cab to two diesel plug-in hybrids.

Health

David Botstein, Gene-Mapping Pioneer, Dies at 83

Friday at 23:25 PM, via New York Times

His method of locating genes in human DNA allowed researchers to find disease-causing genes, and later to map the entire, sprawling human genome.