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Lithuania should join US coalition in Strait of Hormuz, president says

Today at 13:01 PM, via Daily Maverick

Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda said he was supportive of his country joining the U.S. freedom of navigation mission in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that he would present the proposal to the Baltic state’s defence council.

South Africa

Soweto shack fire claims two lives

Today at 13:11 PM, via SABC News

The Emergency Management Services says firefighters responded to the blaze at around 5 am.

South Africa

Shebe Maburna denied bail

Today at 13:03 PM, via SABC News

Lehlogonolo ‘Shebe Maburna’ Chauke is facing charges, including attempted murder.

Education

How A.I. Killed Student Writing (and Revived It)

Today at 11:00 AM, via New York Times

High school and college teachers are watching students write, in the classroom, in order to protect against the incursion of artificial intelligence.

Science/Tech

The breach is in the database

Today at 12:09 PM, via TechCentral

South Africa’s breach record tells a consistent story – and it leads to the database layer, writes Ascent Technology MD Johan Lamberts.