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Julius Malema’s R1 billion headache

Today at 14:00 PM, via Newsday

Although the party has since backtracked on this, the Economic Freedom Fighters’ Deputy President’s recent claim of a R1 billion campaign spend has raised question marks about transparency in South Africa’s political funding.

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CENTRAL CASTING: Five things to know about Kevin Warsh, nominee for next Fed chairperson

Today at 13:50 PM, via Daily Maverick

Donald Trump says he will nominate former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as chairpeson in May, underscoring his push for lower US interest rates. Warsh, the Fed’s youngest-ever governor and a key figure during the 2008 crisis, is a well-connected Wall Street insider married to cosmetics heiress Jane Lauder. Once known as an inflation hawk, he now argues that productivity gains, especially from AI,...

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

President Ramaphosa mourns passing of struggle veteran Leon Levy

Today at 12:24 PM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa mourns passing of struggle veteran Leon Levy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Leon Levy, who was the last surviving signatory of the Freedom Charter and Accused No 4 in the 1956 Treason Trial. 

Levy passed away in Cape Town at the age of 96.

The President conveyed his condolences to the family and friends of Levy, who...

Business

Understanding How AI Models Learn

Today at 13:01 PM, via BusinessTech

Many small businesses use AI, but have you ever wondered how they work and where AI models get their data from? 

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.

Sport

Sharks need to look no further for head coach

Today at 13:42 PM, via The South African

The Sharks’ head coach job has become something of a poisoned chalice in recent years, but it appears the anecdote has been found.

Sport

Orlando Pirates fan favourite injured again?

Today at 13:34 PM, via The South African

Orlando Pirates fan favourite reportedly picked up a hamstring injury in December and is expected to be on the sideline for weeks.

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

Salesforce Appoints Nick Christodoulou As Area VP Of Sales For Africa

Today at 13:28 PM, via Tech Financials

Salesforce, the global leader in AI CRM, today announced the appointment of Nick Christodoulou as Area Vice President of Sales for Africa, a move that marks a significant expansion of Salesforce’s leadership team in the region and reinforces the company’s commitment to driving digital transformation and AI adoption across the continent. The appointment comes at […]

Science/Tech

Why South Africa Cannot Afford To Wait For Healthcare Reform

Today at 13:19 PM, via Tech Financials

South Africa has entered 2026 facing a familiar but intensifying healthcare paradox. It is another election year, with local government elections due to take place from November and healthcare will remain a focal point of how citizens hopefully vote to change the politicking into tangible health service delivery. Once again National Health Insurance (NHI) is […]

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.