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South Africa

Madlanga Commission hears testimony on Durban harbour drug seizure

Today at 10:25 AM, via SAnews

Madlanga Commission hears testimony on Durban harbour drug seizure

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System will today hear testimony relating to the seizure of a consignment of drugs at the Durban harbour on 22 June 2024, but proceedings will take place behind closed doors.

The testimony of Witness H...

World

David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday

Today at 10:43 AM, via NPR

He was born before the Great Depression, came of age in WWII, and is still making wildlife documentaries. Brits call him a national hero. David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday on May 8.

Politics

TIMELINE | Phala Phala farm case

Yesterday at 16:42 PM, via SABC News

Interactive timeline summarises key events since a large sum of money was stolen from Phala Phala.

Education

Tanzania: Mkenda Outlines Five Priorities in 2.394tri/ – Education Plan

Today at 09:51 AM, via AllAfrica

[Daily News] Dodoma — Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adolf Mkenda, has requested Parliament’s approval of a total budget of 2.394tri/- for the 2026/27 financial year, as his ministry seeks to implement five key priorities aligned with ongoing reforms in the education sector.

Entertainment

Heavy rain expected in Cape Town on Sunday

Today at 11:05 AM, via The Citizen

Motorists and residents are likely to face wet and uncomfortable conditions on Sunday as the rain intensifies across Cape Town.

Science/Tech

The Hopelessness of ‘The Audacity’

Today at 11:02 AM, via New York Times

In AMC’s merciless satire, the tech lords are extracting all they can from the business (and us) before everything goes to hell.

Science/Tech

Meet Rassvet, Russia’s Answer to Starlink

Today at 10:30 AM, via Wired

With the launch of the first 16 satellites, Russia begins construction of a network for satellite internet that aims to cover the entire country by 2030. But getting there won’t be easy.

Motoring

Bad news about petrol supplies

Today at 08:07 AM, via TopAuto

Crude oil from petroleum-producing countries has fallen to a 36-year low due to the Middle East conflict.