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Important South African city under threat

Today at 07:11 AM, via Daily Investor

Vereeniging in Gauteng is under severe pressure, with the city set to lose one of its biggest employers, putting thousands of livelihoods on the line.

Top Stories

Sjava: A star among stars

Today at 06:46 AM, via SowetanLIVE

In the early hours of Friday, fans of hitmaker Sjava woke up to his new reflective body of work, Inkanyezi Nezinkanyezi—a project years in the making that’s rooted in collaboration and cultural pride.

Business

Stellar year expected for DigiCloud and reseller partners

Today at 07:55 AM, via BusinessTech

Digicloud Africa, Google Cloud distributor and reseller enablement partner in Africa, expects a ‘stellar’ year ahead, thanks to a surge in positive sentiment around Gemini and Google security solutions across Africa.

Business

South Africa heading for a tax shock

Today at 07:30 AM, via BusinessTech

South Africa is heading for a potential tax shock as its already narrow tax base is concentrated among older individuals.

Sport

Updated URC log after Sharks, Bulls win

Today at 07:38 AM, via The South African

Here is how the latest URC log looks after the Sharks and Bulls picked up good wins that will keep their playoff hopes alive and well.

Sport

Moves to look out for on transfer deadline day

Today at 02:06 AM, via BBC News

Sami Mokbel, Danny Murphy, Troy Deeney and Mark Chapman discuss which transfers could impact Premier League clubs on Monday’s transfer deadline day.

Education

South Africa: Move to Strengthen Global Alignment in Higher Education Sector

Today at 07:28 AM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Higher Education and Training is in the process of conducting a sector-wide workshop on international relations, which is aimed at strengthening coherence and strategic alignment across the higher education and training sector.

Education

South Africa: Committee to Visit Walter Sisulu University’s Komani Campus

Today at 07:26 AM, via AllAfrica

[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education will tomorrow continue with its oversight programme with on-site visit to the Walter Sisulu University to assess the state of readiness of the university for the 2026 academic year.

Education

Ministers on lobbying blitz to avoid Labour rebellion over Send changes

Yesterday at 18:00 PM, via The Guardian

Government has ‘learned lesson’ of botched welfare overhauls but MPs say they will not back cost-saving measures

Ministers have “learned the lesson” of botched welfare changes and are on a sustained lobbying blitz of Labour MPs over an overhaul of special educational needs, Labour MPs told the Guardian, as they said they would not back measures aimed at saving money.

The changes will raise the...

Lifestyle

‘Grootman’: Siya Kolisi praises Black Coffee

Yesterday at 21:24 PM, via The South African

Siya Kolisi and Black Coffee – who are both separately going through high-profile divorces – have shown each other praise and respect.

Science/Tech

Teljoy, Your Perfect Match!

Today at 07:52 AM, via MyBroadband

February is all about finding the perfect match. And while everyone’s focused on relationships, there’s something just as important to get right: The way your home works for you.

Science/Tech

Is the TV Industry Finally Conceding That the Future May Not Be 8K?

Today at 07:34 AM, via Slashdot

“Technology companies spent part of the 2010s trying to convince us that we would want an 8K display one day…” writes Ars Technica. “However, 8K never proved its necessity or practicality.”LG Display is no longer making 8K LCD or OLED panels, FlatpanelsHD reported today… LG Electronics was the first and only company to sell 8K OLED TVs, starting with the 88-inch Z9 in 2019. In 2022, it lowered...

Health

A Predictor of a Good Social Life? Your Parents.

Saturday at 12:02 PM, via New York Times

A decades-long study suggested that close relationships with family members during teenage years could lead to a rich network of friendships in adulthood.