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READER LETTER | New political funding monitor launched

Today at 11:04 AM, via SowetanLIVE

To mark the fifth anniversary of the groundbreaking Political Funding Act (PFA), we have launched version 2 of Whose Vote Counts – the political funding tracking dashboard.

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...

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

D.E.I. Is Discriminatory. Agree or Disagree?

Today at 11:00 AM, via New York Times

They championed diversity, equity and inclusion policies for years. Now they have complicated feelings about what they built.

Science/Tech

Zimbali Lakes Clubhouse Opens As A New KZN North Coast Landmark

Today at 11:14 AM, via Tech Financials

The Zimbali Lakes Clubhouse, a new landmark on the KZN North Coast, has officially opened to both residents and the public. Following a series of boutique gatherings throughout April — from an intimate residents’ dinner to exclusive media and influencer experiences — the journey culminated in a grand opening celebration on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, […]

Health

The Rich and Powerful Want to Live Forever

Today at 11:02 AM, via New York Times

From the Kremlin to Silicon Valley, some of the most powerful people in the world now want something more: eternal life.