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Hands-off Broos, urges Jomo Sono

Today at 06:00 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Football supremo Jomo Sono says Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos must be left alone to perform his duties

South Africa

Phala Phala farm case to continue

Today at 07:09 AM, via SABC News

The Phala Phala theft trial is expected to continue in the Modimolle Regional Court.

Lifestyle

Want to quit smoking? This solution might help

Yesterday at 19:13 PM, via The South African

Want to quit smoking? Find out how quit-smoking apps with behavioural tools and interactive features can support your journey.

Entertainment

Pit bull attacks reignite public anger

Today at 06:30 AM, via The Citizen

Fresh pit bull attacks leave victims hospitalised, pets killed and residents fearful as officials face criticism for weak enforcement nationwide.

Science/Tech

Petrol for under R20 a litre in South Africa

Today at 07:04 AM, via MyBroadband

Mid-month data from the CEF suggests South Africa’s petrol and diesel prices will see further reductions in February 2026, but one development could throw a spanner in the works.

Science/Tech

Forget $2.16 XRP: Digitap ($TAP) Offers Instant Offshore Banking as Best Crypto to Buy in 2026

Today at 07:00 AM, via Tech Financials

XRP, once considered the best crypto to buy, is now struggling to hold above $2 support. After rebounding to $2.4, the altcoin has slipped back below $2.16. Now, the focus is shifting toward emerging crypto-fiat banking platforms, with Digitap ($TAP) emerging as a leader in the instant offshore banking sector.  Digitap has become the centre […]

Science/Tech

South Africa is running out of developers

Today at 07:00 AM, via TechCentral

Software developer jobs are booming in South Africa, but too few qualified candidates are applying, Pnet data shows.

Science/Tech

Cloth wraps treated with ‘dirt cheap’ insecticide cut malaria cases in babies

Today at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

Soaking fabrics in a commonly used insect repellent is a simple and effective tool as mosquito bites become more common during daytime, study shows

From Africa to Latin America to Asia, babies have been carried in cloth wraps on their mothers’ backs for centuries. Now, the practice of generations of women could become a lifesaving tool in the fight against malaria.

Researchers in Uganda have...