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South Africa

North West drug accused 11 to appear in court 

Today at 09:59 AM, via SAnews

North West drug accused 11 to appear in court 

Eleven suspects arrested earlier this week in connection with the discovery of a multimillion-rand drug manufacturing laboratory on a farm in Swartruggens in the North West will make their first court appearance today.“Eleven suspects are expected to make their first appearance before the Swartruggens Magistrate’s Court, this...

Business

Here is the expected petrol price for June

Today at 09:58 AM, via BusinessTech

South African fuel users are finally in for a bit of a break in June, but the good news is being undercut by the end of the government’s tax relief provided in April and May.

Politics

ANC closes ranks behind Ramaphosa

Today at 00:30 AM, via Mail & Guardian

After Parliament established an impeachment committee linked to the Phala Phala scandal, Ramaphosa has refused to resign, insisting the Constitutional Court ruling does not compel him to step down while opposition parties continue to press for accountability through the impeachment process

Education

King’s College and Cranfield hope to be stronger together in surprise merger

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

News will come as a shock to staff, especially at Cranfield, but the institutions’ bosses say intention is growth

The announcement that King’s College London is to absorb Cranfield University came as a surprise but not a shock to England’s higher education leaders, who have been braced for sudden announcements about job cuts and course closures.

But for staff and students at both institutions...

Lifestyle

Meet the ‘Ugly Five’ animals of Africa

Today at 09:03 AM, via The South African

Don’t let their homely appearances fool you: these ‘Ugly Five’ animals are definitely worth a first and second look on your African safari!

Entertainment

Arsenal scent Premier League glory

Today at 09:42 AM, via The Citizen

Coach Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat at City had proved to be a “reset moment” for his team.

Science/Tech

DStv Customers Get Up To 50% Back In Discovery Miles From Discovery Bank

Today at 09:34 AM, via Tech Financials

DStv, the market leader in South African entertainment, has partnered with Discovery Bank as part of its Discovery Miles rewards programme. “Partnering with Discovery to give our customers such great value is an obvious choice,” says Willington Ngwepe, CEO of MultiChoice, the broadcasting services licensee in South Africa. “DStv customers who bank with Discovery can earn up to 50%...

Science/Tech

ATG Digital Warns SA Business: “POPIA Certified” Has No Legal Standing

Today at 09:17 AM, via Tech Financials

The Information Regulator has not authorised any certification scheme — businesses relying on third-party “Certified” badges are left exposed to significant legal and financial risk. ATG Digital, a provider of access control and data compliance solutions for gated environments, has published an alert to South African organisations. It warns about a growing and potentially costly...

Science/Tech

SpaceX Unveils Sweeping Starship V3 Upgrades

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

SpaceX has detailed major Starship V3 upgrades ahead of a launch targeted as early as May 19. The changes are meant to move Starship closer to its core goals: rapid reuse, Starlink deployment, orbital refueling, and eventually Moon and Mars missions. Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 shares a report from Teslarati: Here is an explicit, broken-down list of the key changes, first starting with the...

Health

What sugar does to your body

Yesterday at 13:18 PM, via BBC News

Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option – even though it has lots of sugar?