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Donald Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah

Today at 15:01 PM, via Newsday

United States President Donald Trump said South African comedian Trevor Noah is a total loser and threatened to sue him for a large amount.

South Africa

Relief for consumers as fuel prices decrease

Today at 13:23 PM, via SAnews

Relief for consumers as fuel prices decrease

Petrol and diesel prices will drop between 50c and 65c from this Wednesday, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced.

Paraffin will also decrease, while LP Gas consumers will see increases.

The following price adjustments will apply from Wednesday:

Petrol 93 (ULP and LRP): 65c decrease.Petrol 95 (ULP and...

South Africa

GPAA CEO disciplinary hearing commences

Today at 12:58 PM, via SAnews

GPAA CEO disciplinary hearing commences

A disciplinary hearing into the conduct of Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA) Chief Executive Officer Kedibone Madiehe has commenced today.

Madiehe was placed on precautionary suspension in August following allegations of what the finance department described at the time as “serious misconduct concerning high-value procurement...

South Africa

Chikunga warns youth against substance abuse

Today at 12:56 PM, via SAnews

Chikunga warns youth against substance abuse

The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has warned young people against substance abuse, cautioning that it threatens their health, safety, education and long-term contribution to South Africa’s socio-economic development.

Chikunga said substance abuse remains one of...

Business

Major South African city threatened with suspension

Today at 15:00 PM, via BusinessTech

The JSE has issued a suspension warning to the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality after the city failed to submit its annual financial statements on time.

Sport

NO South African Formula One Grand Prix in 2027

Today at 14:10 PM, via The South African

SA F1 fans will have to wait longer to see the sport return to local soil after the country underestimated the requirements needed to stage a race.

Education

Disabled children’s legal rights are ‘red lines’ in Send overhaul, ministers warned

Today at 14:01 PM, via The Guardian

Exclusive: Charities and experts fear changes to special needs education in England may weaken legal protections

UK politics live – latest updates

Ministers have been warned that any dilution of legal rights for disabled children and their families would cross “red lines”, as the government prepares substantial changes to special education needs and disabilities (Send) provision in England.

The...

Education

Tanzania: Higher Education Loans to Exceed 1tri/-

Today at 13:34 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily News] Dodoma — LOANS for higher learning students in the country are projected to surpass 1tri/- in the next financial year, from current 916.7bn/-.

Education

Kenya: Ruto Defends Education Reforms As He Launches Nyota Programme in Kisumu

Today at 12:39 PM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] Kisumu — President William Ruto on Monday used the launch of the NYOTA programme in Kisumu to mount a robust defence of his administration’s education reforms, saying his government is deliberately fixing a broken system inherited from the previous regime.

Science/Tech

New year, no problem

Today at 14:41 PM, via MyBroadband

Whether you’ve had a sun-filled beach holiday, a quick get together with family, or even worked over December – the holidays have come to an end, and the new year waits for no one!

Health

The Wonder Drug That’s Plaguing Sports

Today at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

Ostarine held the promise of profound medical treatments. Something unexpected happened on the way to F.D.A. approval.