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Maria’s final Gig Guide : Rest in peace, Maria McCloy

Today at 08:55 AM, via Daily Maverick

It is with devastation that we tell you that our Gig Guide curator and queen Maria McCloy passed away on 12 May after suffering heart failure. We hope you enjoy her final work here. It is a work we regard as a final testament to what she loved: arts and the artists. Rest in peace, queen.

Africa

Afcon final ‘deficiencies’ dealt with – Motsepe

Wednesday at 16:56 PM, via BBC News

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf’s reputation.

Politics

ANC closes ranks behind Ramaphosa

Today at 00:30 AM, via Mail & Guardian

After Parliament established an impeachment committee linked to the Phala Phala scandal, Ramaphosa has refused to resign, insisting the Constitutional Court ruling does not compel him to step down while opposition parties continue to press for accountability through the impeachment process

Education

King’s College and Cranfield hope to be stronger together in surprise merger

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

News will come as a shock to staff, especially at Cranfield, but the institutions’ bosses say intention is growth

The announcement that King’s College London is to absorb Cranfield University came as a surprise but not a shock to England’s higher education leaders, who have been braced for sudden announcements about job cuts and course closures.

But for staff and students at both institutions...

Health

What sugar does to your body

Yesterday at 13:18 PM, via BBC News

Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option – even though it has lots of sugar?