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Introducing rising star Londeka Mkhwanazi

Today at 06:05 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Fresh-faced star Londeka Mkhwanazi makes her big TV debut in new local drama eGagasini: Waves of Change premiering end of this month.

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Broos faces selection headache for Bafana v Mexico

Today at 05:57 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is confronted with a few selection headaches ahead of the anticipated 2026 Fifa World Cup opener against co-hosts Mexico at the imposing Azteca Stadium on Thursday

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Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response

Today at 05:28 AM, via Daily Maverick

DAKAR, June 8 (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday said confirmed Ebola deaths had climbed to 101 and that the presence of armed groups was continuing to hinder the response in the hardest-hit province.

World

Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?

Yesterday at 21:44 PM, via BBC News

For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.

Sport

Spurs close in on Man City’s Savinho – Tuesday’s gossip

Yesterday at 23:36 PM, via BBC News

Spurs make progress with negotiations to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, Manchester United are battling their city rivals for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona eye Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella, plus more.

Education

Africa: Foras.Ai Backs Arabic Ai Education Platform Efham.Ai

Yesterday at 20:47 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daba Finance] Foras.AI invested in Efham.ai, an Arabic-language AI education platform developed by Egypt-based NixAI, as demand grows for artificial intelligence skills across the Middle East and North Africa.

Education

South Africa: ‘It’s Hollywood’ – MPs Slam Leadership Vacuums As Higher Education Sector Positions Remain Unresolved

Yesterday at 20:21 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Maverick] As criticism mounts over acting appointments across the higher education sector, MPs have questioned why permanent appointments have not been filled. A leaked letter obtained by Daily Maverick reveals that a preferred candidate for the National Skills Fund was identified almost a year ago, yet no appointment has been finalised.

Entertainment

Promises don’t pay medical claims

Today at 05:30 AM, via The Citizen

The question is not whether schemes should exist, but how they can evolve to better serve members while supporting broader system sustainability.

Science/Tech

‘Severe’ Stress On Oceans As Rate of Sea Level Rise Doubles In 10 Years, UN Warns

Today at 05:30 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: The world’s oceans are under “severe and accelerating” pressure from human activities, with the rate of sea-level rise double that of a decade ago, according to a damning assessment from the United Nations. The “intensifying” stressors, which include pollution and large-scale industrial fishing, are cumulative, said the report, resulting in...

Science/Tech

OpenAI Files For IPO

Today at 01:00 AM, via Slashdot

OpenAI has confidentially filed for an IPO, “setting it up for what may be the most highly anticipated market debut in recent history and a massive payday for early investors,” reports CNN. The decision follows recent IPO announcements from Anthropic and SpaceX. From the report: OpenAI said it has not decided on timing yet. And because the filing is confidential, it’s not yet clear how many...

Health

Are you too emotional?

Yesterday at 17:45 PM, via BBC News

Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.