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Alleged property fraudster in bid to block publication

Today at 18:11 PM, via SowetanLIVE

A Johannesburg woman is accused of posing as a lawyer and defrauding people in property sales. The woman has attempted to prevent the publication of the story by Sowetan by sending an urgent legal notice.

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John Steenhuisen accused of committing treason

Today at 18:01 PM, via Newsday

Afriforum said Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and his department have committed treason against South African livestock farmers and consumers.

South Africa

UCT Researcher Wins Global Grant to Study AI’s Impact on Youth Employment in South Africa

Today at 18:17 PM, via iAfrica

A researcher at the University of Cape Town has received an international research grant to examine whether artificial intelligence can improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa. Dr. Tim Köhler, a senior research officer at the Development Policy Research Unit in UCT’s School of Economics, is one of 19 early-career researchers selected […]

South Africa

Oxford Study Warns AI Chatbots Can Give Dangerous Medical Advice

Today at 18:12 PM, via iAfrica

Using artificial intelligence chatbots to seek medical advice can be dangerous because of their tendency to provide inaccurate and inconsistent information, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Oxford. The research, led by scientists from the Oxford Internet Institute and the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, was published in […]

South Africa

As AI Reshapes Entry-Level Work, Digital Pods Redefine Execution Capacity

Today at 18:05 PM, via iAfrica

AI is rapidly changing the nature of entry-level work. In South Africa, where youth unemployment hovers around 60%, this shift has serious implications. Entry-level roles have traditionally been the first rung on the ladder into meaningful employment, allowing young people to learn on the job, gain experience, and build careers. But as AI increasingly takes […]

South Africa

South Africa could unlock SME growth by exploiting AI’s potential through corporate ESD funds

Today at 18:01 PM, via iAfrica

The transformative potential of AI, at a pivotal moment, converges with the critical necessity for South Africa’s economic revitalisation. While AI holds some promise, particularly for the SME sector, realising its potential requires a strategic and concerted effort. As we navigate a low-growth economic environment, we must stop viewing Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) as […]

Sport

Who could replace Frank as Tottenham boss?

Today at 18:27 PM, via BBC News

BBC Sport looks at the possible runners and riders as Tottenham go in search of a new manager after the sacking of Thomas Frank – plus have your say on the options.

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Tucker not giving up on T20 World Cup progress

Today at 17:37 PM, via BBC News

Ireland wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker says they team have not given up hope of making the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup despite losing their opening two group games.

Science/Tech

Scottish rocket startup nears collapse despite £26m in taxpayer loans

Today at 18:24 PM, via The Guardian

Orbex’s collapse puts 150 jobs at risk and dashes hopes of it launching first homegrown rocket from Scotland

A British space company hoping to launch the first homegrown rocket from Scotland is on the brink of collapse, threatening 150 jobs and throwing doubt over the UK’s extraterrestrial ambitions.

Orbex, which is based in the Scottish Highlands, is lining up administrators as hopes fade that...

Science/Tech

HP Now Rents Gaming Laptops

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

HP has quietly launched a gaming laptop subscription service called the OMEN Gaming Subscription that lets customers pay a monthly fee to use one of several gaming laptops but never actually own the hardware, even after paying well past the machine’s retail price. The service ranges from $50 a month for an HP Victus 15-inch laptop with an RTX 4050 to $130 a month for an Omen Max 16 with an RTX...