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Lobbying for Motsepe’s ANC leadership in full swing

Today at 00:15 AM, via Mail & Guardian

The campaign promoting the billionaire businessman as a potential future leader continues to organise nationally despite the ANC’s directive banning such moves ahead of its 2027 elective conference

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A long road to recognition

Today at 00:15 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Government’s proposed labour reforms could finally extend employee protections to South Africa’s creative workforce but unions warn the real work starts now

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Bold. African. Unapologetic.

Today at 00:10 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Koketso Mohlala challenges Western beauty standards and shines a global spotlight on authentic African craftsmanship

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Standing in her own name

Today at 00:05 AM, via Mail & Guardian

This reflective review revisits the political courage and quiet influence that made Sally Motlana indispensable to the liberation struggle

World

News24 | Trump taps US Senator Mullin to replace Noem as Homeland Security chief

Yesterday at 21:42 PM, via News24

One of the top officials overseeing President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, will leave her role, Trump said on ‌Thursday, a major staffing move that raises questions about the direction of the ⁠Republican president’s immigration agenda.

Politics

SA mourns Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota

Today at 00:00 AM, via Mail & Guardian

The Congress of the People co-founder was lauded for his principled positions ‘even in the face of criticism and humiliation’ and for being outspoken against corruption

Sport

Mngqithi sees something others may be missing

Yesterday at 22:18 PM, via The South African

Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi says Mamelodi Sundowns will edge Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership title race.

Education

RFK Jr urges medical schools to increase nutrition education training

Yesterday at 21:41 PM, via The Guardian

As part of his Maha agenda, health secretary wants schools to incorporate 40 hours of instruction

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Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr unveiled a new effort on Thursday aimed at increasing the amount of nutrition education taught in medical schools.

For months, Kennedy has urged medical schools to expand their nutrition curriculum and warned that...

Science/Tech

United Airlines Can Now Boot Passengers Who Refuse To Use Headphones

Today at 00:00 AM, via Slashdot

United Airlines has updated its contract of carriage to require passengers to use headphones when playing audio or video on personal devices during flights. Travelers who refuse could be removed from the plane or even permanently banned from flying with the airline, reports CBS News. United notes that it will offer customers who forget theirs a free pair of wired earbuds. “Don’t worry if you...

Science/Tech

Trump’s TikTok Deal Benefited Firms That ‘Personally Enriched’ Him, Lawsuit Says

Yesterday at 23:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anti-corruption group has filed a lawsuit (PDF) against Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi over the deal that transferred TikTok’s U.S. operations to a group of investors tied to the administration. The suit claims the arrangement violates a 2024 law requiring ByteDance to divest and alleges the deal financially benefited Trump allies while leaving the platform’s algorithm under...

Motoring

South Africa doesn’t produce a single cheap car

Yesterday at 17:00 PM, via TopAuto

Imported cars are rapidly gaining popularity for one simple reason: South Africa’s car factories mainly produce high-end bakkies, SUVs, and sedans that most citizens can’t afford.

Health

F.D.A. Faces Upset Over Denials of New Drugs

Yesterday at 12:01 PM, via New York Times

Agency officials promise fast reviews of new treatments while vowing they will not be a “rubber stamp” for the industry. But patients with rare diseases view recent decisions as signs that the doors are closing on their options.