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TUESDAY, 17 MARCH 2026, 19:03

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PROPERTY STANDOFF: Grogro land price talks continue amid ongoing electricity dispute in Nelson Mandela Bay

Today at 18:45 PM, via Daily Maverick

The municipality and a Nelson Mandela Bay landowner have completed independent valuations as negotiations continue over the possible sale of land where residents have been protesting after the removal of illegal electricity connections. The community was initially promised electricity by the municipality, but later learned that the metro cannot legally install connections on privately owned land.

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DRY TAPS: Two months without water: Tiryville crisis triggers rights probe

Today at 18:43 PM, via Daily Maverick

For nearly two months, residents of Tiryville in Kariega have had no running water — walking kilometres daily to fetch buckets from neighbouring communities while the municipality struggles to restore supply. Now, the Human Rights Commission wants answers.

Education

South Africa: North West Refutes Viral Image of Alleged Learner Killing

Today at 15:37 PM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] The North West Department of Education has moved to dispel misleading information currently circulating on social media of a photo of a 54-year-old woman allegedly arrested for beating a 12-year-old learner to death for not wearing proper school uniform.

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 17 March 2026

Today at 18:30 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

Dyson’s New PencilWash Is Here

Today at 18:49 PM, via Wired

The debut follows the release of Dyson’s newest robot vacuum and larger wet cleaner last week.

Science/Tech

US SEC Preparing To Scrap Quarterly Reporting Requirement

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

The U.S. SEC is reportedly preparing a proposal to make quarterly earnings reports optional, potentially allowing companies to report results just twice a year. “The proposal could be published as soon as next month,” reports Reuters, citing a paywalled report from the Wall Street Journal, adding that “regulators are in talks with major exchanges to discuss how their rules may need to be...

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Pharmacies in England report surge in demand for meningitis jab

Today at 17:54 PM, via The Guardian

As outbreak in Kent claims the lives of two young people, experts advise against rushing to get a vaccine

Pharmacies in England are reporting a surge in demand for meningitis vaccines after an outbreak in Kent claimed the lives of two young people and left others in hospital.

However, experts have advised against rushing to get a jab, stressing public health authorities are best placed to...