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SA braces for intense cold front, heavy rain

Today at 09:00 AM, via SAnews

SA braces for intense cold front, heavy rain

The South African Weather Service has warned the public about the expected impact of an intense cold front set to affect the western parts of the country from Sunday to Tuesday. 

“Following close on the heels of a prolonged period of adverse weather conditions associated with a cut-off low weather system, a strong cold front is expected...

Draft White Paper on Local Government out for public comment

Today at 09:00 AM, via SAnews

Draft White Paper on Local Government out for public comment

Marking a key step in the ongoing reform of South Africa’s local government system, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA)Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has officially gazetted the Reviewed Draft White Paper on Local Government for public comment.The publication follows an extensive nationwide...

Fiber Optic Cables Can Eavesdrop On Nearby Conversations

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

sciencehabit shares a report from Science Magazine: Cold War spies planted bugs in walls, lamps, and telephones. Now, scientists warn, the cables themselves could listen in. A fiber optic technique used to detect earthquakes can also pick up the faint vibrations of nearby speech, researchers reported this week here at the general assembly of the European Geosciences Union. Freely available...

Water users called to register user information

Today at 08:55 AM, via SAnews

Water users called to register user information

Water users across the country have been urged by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to register or update their water use information in order to strengthen the management and protection of the country’s water resources.

The DWS said accurate registration allows both the department and Catchment Management Agencies (CMAs) to...

Spurs and Knicks win on road in Conference semis

Today at 08:49 AM, via BBC News

Victor Wembanyama scores 39 points as the San Antonio Spurs go 2-1 up in the NBA’s Conference semi-finals – while the New York Knicks are one win from progressing.

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