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Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted

Today at 10:07 AM, via Daily Maverick

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in Indonesia’s Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and witnesses said, though monitoring agencies said the likelihood of further casualties was low.

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Trump touts gains against Iran but gives no timeline to end war

Today at 10:05 AM, via Daily Maverick

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a televised speech on Wednesday night that the U.S. military had nearly accomplished its goals in Iran, but offered no clear timeline for ending the monthlong war and vowed to bomb the country back into the “Stone Ages.”

South Africa

Manamela calls for disability inclusion in higher education systems

Today at 09:01 AM, via SAnews

Manamela calls for disability inclusion in higher education systems

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has called on African universities to fundamentally rethink inclusion, stressing that disability must be treated as a central design principle rather than an afterthought.

Speaking at the 3rd Edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) Africa Universities Summit...

South Africa

Deputy President to attend Good Friday church service

Today at 08:59 AM, via SAnews

Deputy President to attend Good Friday church service

Deputy President Paul Mashatile Mashatile will attend the Amandla Ngawethu Good Friday church service of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG).The Easter service will be held at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, Gauteng.“The Deputy President has been tasked by the President to lead government’s interaction...

South Africa

Alleged drug dealer to appear in court

Today at 08:42 AM, via SAnews

Alleged drug dealer to appear in court

A 49-year-old suspect is expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court today after he was found in possession of R3 million worth of illegal drugs, the Hawks said.“Exhibits worth an estimated R3 million were confiscated which included a VW Tiguan, crystal meth and heroine. The suspect is to appear in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court...

South Africa

SAPS suspends a captain attached to the Protection Security Services

Today at 08:30 AM, via SAnews

SAPS suspends a captain attached to the Protection Security Services

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has suspended a captain attached to the Protection Security Services (PSS) after an internal investigation uncovered discrepancies and suspicious transactions within the division.The member is attached to the finance section of the PSS and allegedly used his access to the...

Business

Households in South Africa are getting hammered

Today at 10:00 AM, via BusinessTech

The latest Cost of Living report by the Competition Commission shows water and electricity costs are running away from headline inflation, with South African households bearing the pain.

Education

Pupils in England are losing their thinking skills because of AI, survey suggests

Today at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

Two-thirds of secondary school teachers report a decline in core abilities such as writing and problem-solving

Pupils using artificial intelligence are losing their capacity for critical thinking, according to a survey of secondary school teachers in England.

Two-thirds said they had observed the decline among children who they also said no longer felt the need to spell because of voice-to-text...

Lifestyle

Hout Bay Harbour: The next V&A Waterfront?

Today at 10:02 AM, via The South African

Prominent voices in the property industry and in government have identified Hout Bay Harbour as Cape Town’s next waterfront-style tourism hub.

Science/Tech

Rapid Snow Melt-Off In American West Stuns Scientists

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

Scientists say extreme March heat caused an unusually rapid collapse of snowpack across the American West that’s leaving major basins at record or near-record lows. “This year is on a whole other level,” said Dr Russ Schumacher, a Colorado State University climatologist. “Seeing this year so far below any of the other years we have data for is very concerning.” The Guardian reports: […] The...

Motoring

Hyundai unveils new 4×4 SUV

Today at 08:17 AM, via TopAuto

Hyundai has unveiled an all-new rugged SUV concept, showcasing the brand’s future 4×4 design philosophy.

Motoring

Best-selling car brands in South Africa

Yesterday at 16:21 PM, via TopAuto

The South African car industry achieved incredible sales figures this March, though this momentum is unlikely to continue in April.

Health

C.D.C. Pauses Testing for Rabies and Mpox

Yesterday at 17:51 PM, via New York Times

The diseases were removed from a list of tests the agency conducts for state and local health departments. Experts worry that with drastic staff reductions, the testing may not resume.