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John Steenhuisen’s big vaccine plan in question

Today at 14:15 PM, via Newsday

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen’s plan to vaccinate the national cattle herd against Foot-and-Mouth Disease has drawn criticism from industry stakeholders.

South Africa

News24 | Kimberley’s big hole of municipal failure

Today at 13:01 PM, via News24

Far from its diamond mining history making it a dazzling gem of the Northern Cape, Kimberley has sunk into a deep hole of debt and failing service delivery due to municipal mismanagement.

South Africa

Merafong, Eskom enter distribution agreement

Today at 12:11 PM, via SAnews

Merafong, Eskom enter distribution agreement

Eskom and the Merafong City Local Municipality have concluded the official signing of a Distribution Agency Agreement (DAA).

The municipality has become the third local authority in the country to enter into a DAA with the power utility following Maluti-a-Phofung in the Free State and Emfuleni, in Gauteng. 

“The agreement forms a key...

World

Afghan CIA fighters, like National Guard attack suspect, face stark reality in U.S.

Today at 12:00 PM, via NPR

The fighters led by the CIA found themselves spiraling into despair because of what they saw as bureaucratic neglect and abandonment by the U.S. government. Among their ranks was Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man charged with killing one National Guard soldier and seriously injuring a second after opening fire on them in Washington, D.C. on Thanksgiving Eve.

Business

Another positive sign for South Africa’s economy

Today at 13:30 PM, via BusinessTech

The latest PayInc Economic Index points to a continued positive trajectory for South Africa, with the economy showing resilience despite a year of challenges.

Business

United States moving to punish South Africa

Today at 12:30 PM, via BusinessTech

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says that Washington is open to extending AGOA and excluding South Africa, saying the country is a “unique problem”.

Sport

Sun, sea and Noosa negativity? England’s beach trip scrutinised

Today at 14:06 PM, via BBC News

BBC sport’s cricket reporter Henry Moeran explains why England’s decision to go the beach in Noosa is not attracting the same level of scrutiny as it has done in Britain, with Ben Stokes’ side 2-0 down in the Ashes series against Australia.

Sport

England to play Uruguay and Japan in March

Today at 14:02 PM, via BBC News

England will take on Uruguay and Japan at Wembley in March in their final two games before Thomas Tuchel names his 2026 World Cup squad.

Science/Tech

Disney+ Debuts First Look Images From “The Testaments”

Today at 13:42 PM, via Tech Financials

Recently, Disney+ revealed first look images from the upcoming drama series “The Testaments,” featuring Ann Dowd, Chase Infiniti, Lucy Halliday, Rowan Blanchard, Mattea Conforti, Isolde Ardies, Shechinah Mpumlwana, and Birva Pandya. ”The Testaments” will premiere April 2026 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. “The Testaments” is based on Margaret Atwood’s Booker...