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South Africa

Cold, wet and windy weather expected to continue across SA

Today at 11:39 AM, via SAnews

Cold, wet and windy weather expected to continue across SA

Cold, wet and windy conditions are expected to continue across large parts of South Africa, with the Western and Northern Cape provinces likely to experience the most severe weather.

Weather forecasters Lehlohonolo Thobela and Tokelo Chiloane said the adverse conditions are expected to continue affecting much of the country...

South Africa

KZN Treasury calls for political will and active citizenry

Today at 10:58 AM, via SAnews

KZN Treasury calls for political will and active citizenry

KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has raised serious concerns over the poor audit outcomes in several municipalities, following a 2024–2025 Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) audit outcomes briefing presented to the Provincial Legislature by Auditor-General Tsakane Maluleke.

During the recent presentation, the...

Business

The mafia thriving in South Africa thanks to government failure

Today at 10:00 AM, via BusinessTech

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) recently told Umkhonto Wesizwe Political Party Member, Mandlenkosi Matutu, that reducing illegal water supply disruptions caused by water-tanker mafias is not its responsibility but that of the municipalities.

Education

Fee hikes, big bonuses, then bosses exit: the curious case of City & Guilds privatisation

Today at 12:00 PM, via The Guardian

Sale of vocational training brand and million-pound executive pay deals now subject to Charity Commission inquiry

When electrician Charlie Butler was contacted by City & Guilds last autumn, he received a shock.

He had branched out to launch a new company schooling future sparkies in Essex, offering City & Guilds-affiliated courses and qualifications. When the representative from the training...

Entertainment

All Blacks plot massive SA invasion

Today at 11:01 AM, via The Citizen

“We will likely have a bigger coaching group given the number of players and, in some cases, two matches per week.”

Science/Tech

Don’t knock small talk. It has the power to mend a world ripped apart by rage | Bidisha

Today at 11:00 AM, via The Guardian

All good? Busy day? Small talk is a social good with a bad reputation. We dread it, but it’s vital for human connection

Hi there, how’re you? How’s it going? You alright? All good?

As any Briton knows, none of these questions is an inquiry into your emotional state, the material conditions of your life or your opinion on anything. Respond positively – “all good so far, touch wood” is nice...

Health

The Help That Many Older Americans Need Most

Yesterday at 11:02 AM, via New York Times

With shortages of medical professionals and an aging population, thousands of community health care workers prevent older adults from falling through the cracks.