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WATCH LIVE | Madlanga commission of inquiry day 110

Today at 10:54 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The Madlanga commission of inquiry into allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system is continuing hearing witness testimony on Monday

South Africa

SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy weather

Today at 10:25 AM, via SAnews

SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy weather

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a cut-off low-pressure system is expected to bring cold, wet and windy weather to the central and southern parts of the country on Wednesday, with possible localised flooding in the Eastern and Western Cape.

“A cold front is expected to slip south of the country, with a cut-off low deepening west...

South Africa

Eskom records ‘sustained improvements’ as load shedding is kept at bay

Today at 10:15 AM, via SAnews

Eskom records ‘sustained improvements’ as load shedding is kept at bay

Sustained improvements in Eskom’s plant performance, reliability and operational discipline continue to fuel South Africa’s power system stability even as seasonal temperatures decline and electricity demand rises.

This according to the power utility which recorded more than 376 days without the implementation of...

Sport

Palace set to hold talks with Lens boss Sage

Today at 09:49 AM, via BBC News

Lens manager Pierre Sage is set to hold talks with Crystal Palace as the Premier League club look to appoint Oliver Glasner’s replacement.

Sport

Who should be your World Cup second team?

Today at 09:49 AM, via BBC News

The World Cup is almost here and you will no doubt have mapped out your team’s potential route to the final, but if they exit early who should be your second team to follow at the tournament?

Education

Kenya: Ruto Orders Integration of Madrasa and Duksi Into Basic Education System

Today at 10:28 AM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] Wajir — President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to begin consultations aimed at formally integrating Madrasa, Duksi, and pastoral instruction programmes into Kenya’s basic education framework, in a move expected to expand access to education for thousands of children in marginalised communities.

Science/Tech

The smartphone market is in big trouble

Today at 10:03 AM, via TechCentral

A worsening memory chip shortage, deepened by the Iran war, is driving a record decline in smartphone shipments.

Science/Tech

Bonnie & Clive review – cheerfully ridiculous Covid road trip

Today at 10:00 AM, via The Guardian

Bonnie has two days to get from south London to her grandparents’ house in Cornwall before lockdown in this super low budget British comedy

No offence to any Clives reading, but the intentionally naff title of this film does not inspire confidence – and turns out to be indicative of the cheerful ridiculousness of this super low budget British comedy. It is about a trio of twentysomethings on...