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South Africa

Government mourns the passing of former North West Premier

Today at 10:45 AM, via SAnews

Government mourns the passing of former North West Premier

The South African government has expressed its condolences following the passing of former North West Premier Bushy Maape, describing him as a dedicated public servant and respected leader who made a lasting contribution to the province.

In a statement issued by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on...

World

Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties

Today at 08:02 AM, via NPR

The Kremlin has said Putin and Xi plan to discuss economic cooperation between the two countries, but also “key international and regional issues.”

Sport

CAF Champions League winners: How Sundowns did it in 2016

Today at 10:55 AM, via The South African

Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns are 90 minutes away from lifting the 2026 CAF Champions League. They have to get the job done against AS FAR in Rabat on Sunday 24 May.

Lifestyle

SASSA has a solution to long queues at offices

Today at 11:03 AM, via The South African

SASSA says the introduction of biometric technology is helping improve service delivery and reduce long waiting times at its offices.

Science/Tech

How to Make Apps and Websites Remove Your Nonconsensual Nudes

Today at 11:30 AM, via Wired

Starting May 19, tech platforms in the US will have to start complying with the Take It Down Act. Here’s how more than a dozen of the largest platforms are handling takedown demands for your nudes.

Science/Tech

The cost of doing nothing just went up

Today at 11:08 AM, via ITWeb

Rising IT hardware costs and supply constraints now carry real operational and financial risks, says Marcelle Steyn, strategic sales lead at InnoVent.

Science/Tech

Time to re-imagine retail as AI changes the game

Today at 11:06 AM, via ITWeb

AI now touches every function across the retail value chain, turning customer engagement, operations and supply chains from reactive to predictive, says eBlocks Software.