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South Africa

Qantas Airways direct flight to SA to boost tourism

Today at 10:50 AM, via SAnews

Qantas Airways direct flight to SA to boost tourism

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille on Monday welcomed the launch of Qantas Airways’ new direct flight between Johannesburg and Perth adding that it will boost tourism and trade.De Lille said the move will also people-to-people relations between South Africa and Australia.The launch took place in Johannesburg and was attended by...

South Africa

Dr Jennifer Glennie described as an advocate for education and social justice

Today at 10:41 AM, via SAnews

Dr Jennifer Glennie described as an advocate for education and social justice

The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Dr Jennifer Anne Glennie.

Glennie passed away in a car accident on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, at the age of 75. She was born in Johannesburg and graduated from the University of...

South Africa

Three persons of interests identified in “Witness D” murder case

Today at 10:32 AM, via SAnews

Three persons of interests identified in “Witness D” murder case

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says the police have identified three persons of interest that they believe can assist in solving the murder case of Marius Van Der Merwe.“We are closing in on these suspects as our investigations reach a very advanced and sensitive stage,” General Masemola said...

Science/Tech

How Art Is Driving Waymo’s Feel-Good Branding

Today at 12:02 PM, via New York Times

A tech giant has teamed up with local artists, adding vibrant colors and quirky characters in an effort to humanize its futuristic ride.

Science/Tech

Evidence That Humans Now Speak In a Chatbot-Influenced Dialect Is Getting Stronger

Today at 12:00 PM, via Slashdot

Researchers and moderators are increasingly concerned that ChatGPT-style language is bleeding into everyday speech and writing. The topic has been explored in the past but “two new, more anecdotal reports, suggest that our chatbot dialect isn’t just something that can be found through close analysis of data,” reports Gizmodo. “It might be an obvious, every day fact of life now.” Slashdot reader...

Motoring

Big win for Shell in South Africa

Today at 07:29 AM, via TopAuto

South Africa’s legacy national oil company, PetroSA, has approved a deal to give Shell a major stake off the country’s west coast.

Health

New mpox strain identified in England

Yesterday at 15:56 PM, via BBC News

It’s a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.