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SATURDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2026, 02:21

South Africa

From 1994 to 2026: Hard-won gains and the long road to economic justice

Yesterday at 19:07 PM, via SAnews

From 1994 to 2026: Hard-won gains and the long road to economic justice

By Kenny Morolong

South Africa in 2026 is a far cry from the country before 1994.  Things such as human rights for all which now stand as one of the pillars of our democracy were unheard of for the majority. The apartheid state systematically worked to deprive black people, and enforced laws to maintain the...

World

News24 | Iran says US must drop ‘excessive demands’ in nuclear negotiations

Yesterday at 20:07 PM, via News24

The United States must drop its “excessive demands” in nuclear talks with Iran to achieve a successful outcome, the Iranian foreign minister has said, as the US embassy in Jerusalem granted permission to nonemergency staff members to leave Israel amid fears of a regional war.

Sport

Derby points record was ‘hanging over our heads’ – Edwards

Today at 00:50 AM, via BBC News

Wolves head coach Rob Edwards admits the prospect of ending the season with fewer points than record-holders Derby County was “hanging over their heads,” and believes his side will have more confidence going forward after their 2-0 win over local rivals Aston Villa

Education

Uganda: Parents Urged to Take Charge of UPE Success, Kaducu Tells Mukono Stakeholders

Yesterday at 20:01 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] The State Minister for Primary Education, Joyce Moriku Kaducu, has urged parents to play a more deliberate and active role in supporting their children’s education, cautioning that the long-term success of Universal Primary Education (UPE) hinges on effective collaboration between families, schools, and government.

Lifestyle

How to see the February 28 planetary alignment

Yesterday at 22:00 PM, via The South African

Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune will be visible in our skies just after dinner time on Saturday, February 28.

Entertainment

Junior Boks secure double win over Georgia U20s

Yesterday at 20:23 PM, via The Citizen

Coach Kevin Foote said his team made the most of their opportunities despite conceding many penalties and seeing two players sin-binned.

Science/Tech

Perplexity Announces ‘Computer,’ an AI Agent That Assigns Work To Other AI Agent

Today at 02:02 AM, via Slashdot

joshuark shares a report from Ars Technica: Perplexity has introduced “Computer,” a new tool that allows users to assign tasks and see them carried out by a system that coordinates multiple agents running various models. The company claims that Computer, currently available to Perplexity Max subscribers, is “a system that creates and executes entire workflows” and “capable of running for hours...

Science/Tech

South Korea Set To Get a Fully Functioning Google Maps

Today at 01:20 AM, via Slashdot

South Korea has reversed a two-decade policy and approved the export of high-precision map data, paving the way for a fully functional Google Maps in the country. Reuters reports: The approval was made “on the condition that strict security requirements are met,” the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said in a statement. Those conditions include blurring military and other...