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South Africa is killing its golden goose

Today at 12:03 PM, via Daily Investor

The mining sector could be one of the biggest drivers of economic growth and employment in South Africa, but the country is wasting this golden opportunity.

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Trevor Noah hosts Grammys for the sixth and last time

Today at 11:56 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The television show host, satirist and comedian is also nominated for a Grammy Award this year for his audio narration of his children’s book ‘Into the Uncut Grass’.

South Africa

Government plans to amend legislation on driving and drinking policy

Today at 11:50 AM, via SAnews

Government plans to amend legislation on driving and drinking policy

The Department of Transport will embark on a process to amend Section 65 of the National Road Traffic Act (NRTA) to scrap the legal alcohol consumption limit in the country.

Currently, the law makes it a criminal offense to exceed the limit of 0.05g/100ml concentration of alcohol in blood or 0.24mg/1000ml breath...

South Africa

Festive season stats show a 5% reduction in fatal crashes

Today at 11:26 AM, via SAnews

Festive season stats show a 5% reduction in fatal crashes

Preliminary data from the 2025/26 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign indicates a five percent reduction in both fatalities and crashes when compared to the same period last year.

“This year, a total of 1 427 fatalities were recorded from 1 172 crashes this year. The data shows that the 2025/26 festive season recorded the...

South Africa

Claims of out-of-province recruitments for farming learnership false, says dept

Today at 11:15 AM, via SAnews

Claims of out-of-province recruitments for farming learnership false, says dept

The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has expressed concern at an audio recording circulating on various social media platforms. 

This recording falsely claims that the department has recruited individuals from other provinces for a learnership programme at the Kgora Farmers...

Sport

Stormers announce another big signing

Today at 11:35 AM, via The South African

The Stormers are continuing to lead the way for the South African domestic teams, while also making important player signings.

Science/Tech

Eskom is being replaced

Today at 12:02 PM, via MyBroadband

Eskom’s sales are expected to continue to decline as residents and businesses take control of their own power supply.

Science/Tech

A.I. Has Arrived in Gmail. Here’s What to Know.

Today at 12:02 PM, via New York Times

Google’s A.I. assistant, Gemini, can create a to-do list based on recent emails, among other new tricks. There are implications for your privacy.

Health

How Can I Support a Depressed Friend?

Today at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who wants to help a struggling pal but is growing frustrated.