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The Strava effect: Fitness becomes social

Today at 09:55 AM, via SA People

Strava transformed fitness into a social powerhouse by turning every mile into a shared achievement for a community of 180 million athletes.

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WATCH LIVE | Madlanga commission continues

Today at 09:32 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The Madlanga commission of inquiry hearings into allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system, chaired by retired deputy chief justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, continue on Tuesday.

South Africa

Weather Service monitors tropical storm Gezani

Today at 09:15 AM, via SAnews

Weather Service monitors tropical storm Gezani

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is closely monitoring a moderate tropical storm named Gezani, currently located over the south-west Indian Ocean to the east of Madagascar.

At present, there is no indication of any direct threat to South Africa.

“Gezani is currently moving westward under favourable environmental conditions,...

Africa

Free education becomes Zambia’s election battleground

Today at 06:00 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Since 2022, Zambia has rolled out free education from primary through secondary school, boosting enrolment by over 2.3 million learners. As Hakainde Hichilema’s government seeks to entrench the policy in law, the opposition warns of overcrowded classrooms and strains on education quality

Business

BP profits fall after oil prices drop

Today at 09:59 AM, via BBC News

The oil giant also says it is suspending its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.

Business

R490 million loss for Pick n Pay

Today at 08:48 AM, via BusinessTech

Pick n Pay has seen its headline loss rise to around R490 million amid lower-than-expected turnover.

Sport

Voting opens for Super Rugby Legends XV

Today at 09:24 AM, via The South African

Fans can now vote for the inaugural Super Rugby Legends XV, a celebration of the players who helped define the first 30 years of Super Rugby.

Education

Rethinking Economics, the movement changing how the subject is taught

Today at 10:00 AM, via The Guardian

Born of student disquiet after the 2008 crash, the group says it reshaping economists’ education

As the fallout from the 2008 global financial crash reverberated around the world, a group of students at Harvard University in the US walked out of their introductory economics class complaining it was teaching a “specific and limited view” that perpetuated “a problematic and inefficient...

Education

Spanish is clearly now the world’s coolest language. So why do we push British children to learn French? | Gary Nunn

Today at 10:00 AM, via The Guardian

As Bad Bunny showed at the Super Bowl, español is the coming thing. No wonder it’s now the top GCSE language choice

“Now, Gary, repeat after me: Quiero una margarita, por favor,” my Spanish tutor instructs. I cringe at the butchered Spanglish my estuary accent produces. Like Del Boy Trotter ordering a cocktail: “Key – yeah – row oon margari’a, pour far four.”

It’s 2023, I’m 41, living in...

Science/Tech

Betting.za.com Publishes its 2026 Guide to Online Betting in South Africa

Today at 10:14 AM, via Tech Financials

Betting.za.com, South Africa’s leading source for legal online betting information, has released its 2026 update aimed at helping local punters find licensed online betting options, compare reputable bookmakers, and understand what South African online gambling law does (and doesn’t) allow. With South Africa’s betting market continuing to grow, players face more choice than ever — […]

Science/Tech

Ster-Kinekor R50 movie tickets winning in South Africa

Today at 09:59 AM, via MyBroadband

Throwback Cinema is part of broader efforts to revitalise Ster-Kinekor’s business, which has struggled with declining attendance due to the rising popularity of on-demand video streaming services.

Science/Tech

iCAUR V27: The Range-Extender SUV Designed For Practicality And Adventure

Today at 09:22 AM, via Tech Financials

The V27 offers a flexible, spacious cabin with up to 1,818 litres of cargo space,49 storage compartments (including a hidden 40-litre compartment under the boot floor), and class-leading second-row legroom.  Advanced technology includes a 15.4-inch 3K central display and seven one-touch driving modes for various scenarios.  Comfort features like a dual panoramic sunroof, premium 15-speaker […]