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SOWETAN | Recent blunders erode trust in the state
The recent revelations from research showing that public confidence in democracy is at an all-time low come as no surprise. A significant number of citizens feel let down by our political system for several reasons, including the lack of basic service del

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Record-setting Chaine a must for SA at World Cup, says Ouaddou
Bucs keeper goes level with Williams’s 18 games without conceding

South Africa
Five jailed for corruption linked to ANC leader murder
Five people, including two former police officers, have been sentenced to 17 years in prison…

South Africa
Matlala, co-accused back in court over failed assassinations
Matlala together with his co-accused are expected to once again return to the dock this morning.

South Africa
ConCourt dismisses appeal over unlawful R40m Beitbridge fence tenders
The Constitutional Court has ruled against Beit bridge fence companies’ appeal.

South Africa
USAF welcomes decision to place NSFAS under administration
USAF says a longer term plan needs to be implemented to ensure sustainability of the scheme.

World
‘Enjoy the show. Ignore the war’: Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia
Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

World
Iran considering US proposal to end war, official says
The White House reportedly believes it could be closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran.

World
Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia’s energy giants
Campaigners say Australia is giving away its gas ‘for free’ and should tax exports like Norway and Qatar.

World
Politicians cast blame over antisemitic incidents in the U.K.
After a spate of attacks on Jews in Britain, politicians there are accusing each other of antisemitism ahead of local elections.

Africa
Orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared by keepers at Kenya sanctuary
The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

Africa
Police officer tells of operation to retrieve human remains from crocodile
DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Africa
Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on airport
Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Africa
Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Business
Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.

Business
‘We had people come just to see it’: Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone
The unmanned aircraft can drop off 100 parcels a day within a 12km radius of Amazon’s hub.

Business
Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations
Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk’s children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.

Business
Hedge fund founder hits back at Mamdani’s ‘creepy’ wealth tax video
Ken Griffin said Mamdani’s video, filmed outside his apartment, raised safety concerns.

Politics
Public Works largest landowner in SA, yet we lease for R6 bln yearly Macpherson
Macpherson outlined some of the challenges he faces in this portfolio.

Politics
Tolashe denies misleading Parliament about donation of vehicles
Tolashe is alleged to have registered the donated vehicles under her children’s names.

Politics
Eastern Cape ANC shocked by murder of councillor Thumeka Bikwana
The councillor’s body was found with a bullet wound at her home at Tshatshu Village on Tuesday.

Politics
Ramaphosa engaged with Chapo on immigration challenges: Magwenya
Magwenya says the spate of protests against illegal foreigners was discussed.

Sport
Non-league to top-flight rise ‘a killer’ on body and mind – Vardy
“A raw, caged animal, drinking, partying and fighting” is how Jamie Vardy’s agent described his client’s early career, with the striker explaining how refining himself from non-league football to Premier League superstar status was “a killer”.

Sport
From ego-ridden team to complete package – why PSG pose ultimate test
Luis Enrique’s expertise at rebuilding a culture as well as a football team means Arsenal will confront the complete package when they meet holders Paris St-Germain in the Champions League final.

Sport
How aggressive attack & defence fuelled Arsenal’s Champions League run
Champions League analysts Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onuoha and Guillem Balague explain how Arsenal were able to “make life difficult” with the use of a man-to-man press high up the pitch to force Atletico Madrid to play the ball long in their semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium.

Sport
Did PSG ‘get away’ with handball decisions?
BBC Sport pundits Nedum Onuoha, Guillem Balague and Stephen Warnock analyse two contentious handball decisions that weren’t awarded against PSG, including a potential red card for Nuno Mendes and a possible penalty for Bayern Munich.
Education
Justice Dept. Accuses U.C.L.A. Medical School of Bias Against White and Asian Applicants
The findings put more pressure on the University of California system to negotiate with the Trump administration.
Education
Uganda: Govt Tables Arts Teachers’ Pay Rise Proposal
[Nile Post] The government has proposed a revised salary structure for arts and humanities teachers, although officials say the timeline for implementation has not yet been finalised.
Education
South Africa: Schools, Businesses Close in Nelson Mandela Bay Floods
[GroundUp] Schools in Nelson Mandela Bay were closed on Wednesday after torrential rain caused severe flooding. Some businesses also closed their doors.
Education
Rwanda: Cultural Heritage Body Revives ‘Kubuguza’ Board Game in School Competition
[New Times] ‘Kubuguza,’ the Rwandan traditional board game, has been introduced into school competitions, where its significance is linked to critical thinking, unity, collaboration, and the preservation of tradition, according to the Rwanda Cultural and Heritage Academy (RCHA).
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Entertainment
Give women and their children a chance
Current legislation fails to account for the realities faced by vulnerable women.

Entertainment
140 years in the making: Weston is King of the Hill
He not only powered his way to a second consecutive victory, but also set an exceptional new overall class record in the process.

Entertainment
SACP courts Azapo and left allies in break from ANC alliance
SACP invites Azapo and others to May summit, citing ANC embrace of liberals and failure to deliver land and economic justice.

Entertainment
Child abandonment law punishes women for systemic failures and inequality
Section 305 punishes women with up to 10 years for abandonment, ignoring poverty, failed services and lack of safe relinquishment options.
Science/Tech
Sam Altman’s Management Style Comes Under the Microscope At OpenAI Trial
Sam Altman’s management style came under scrutiny on the seventh day of Elon Musk’s high-stakes OpenAI trial, as former OpenAI figures Mira Murati, Shivon Zilis, and Helen Toner took the stand to testify about their experiences working with him. Their testimony resurfaced many of the criticisms that first emerged during Altman’s brief ouster as CEO in 2023. An anonymous reader quotes a report...
Science/Tech
Anthropic’s C.E.O. Says It Could Grow by 80 Times This Year
The chief executive, Dario Amodei, said the rapid growth had exponentially increased the start-up’s need for more computing power.

Science/Tech
Elon Musk’s Last-Ditch Effort to Control OpenAI: Recruit Sam Altman to Tesla
Messages between Shivon Zilis and Tesla executives reveal plans in 2017 to start a rival AI lab, potentially led by Altman or Demis Hassabis.
Science/Tech
Microsoft Edge Stores Passwords In Plaintext In RAM
Longtime Slashdot reader UnknowingFool writes: Security researcher Tom Joran Sonstebyseter Ronning has found that Microsoft Edge stores passwords in plaintext in RAM. After creating a password and storing it using Edge’s password manager, Ronning found that he could dump the RAM and recover his password which was stored in plaintext. Part of the issue is Edge loads all passwords to all sites...

Motoring
Billionaire Johann Rupert’s incredible car collection at his motor museum – Photos
South Africa’s richest man has an impressive car collection.

Motoring
The small industrial town in South Africa with BMW’s oldest factory outside of Germany
The small industrial hub of Rosslyn in South Africa is home to one of BMW’s oldest car factories.

Motoring
Every 4×4 double-cab bakkie you can buy in South Africa under R500,000
Bakkie buyers looking for 4×4 capability have a few budget options to choose from.

Motoring
Warning for diesel vehicle owners in South Africa
The sale of adulterated diesel has increased in South Africa as sellers try to take advantage of the surging diesel price.

Health
Hantavirus-hit cruise ships leaves Cape Verde after three evacuated
A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.

Health
‘I didn’t know how much I struggled with my autism at school’
Rapper Professor Green, real name Stephen Manderson, has long been open about his mental health difficulties and has joined up with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy which reports seven in 10 men don’t seek support until they hit crisis point.

Health
What is the Andes Strain of Hantavirus?
The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in two passengers who were taken to South Africa, according to the country’s health minister

Health
Foreign Office ‘working urgently’ to help Britons on virus-hit cruise get home
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the situation is “very serious and deeply stressful” for those involved.