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LIVING HELL: The fourth horseman: Extreme heat, a silent killer stalking informal settlements

Today at 10:14 AM, via Daily Maverick

Of the disasters that sweep through the Dakota informal settlement in south Durban, fire is feared most. Flood is the great leveller on lower ground. Wind gnaws at exposed homes. Heat, though, is stealthy and lethal. Research from this muggy East Coast neighbourhood shows how hellish shack life can be when temperature and humidity spike.

South Africa

LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

Today at 10:28 AM, via SABC News

Five men are on trial at the High Court in Pretoria for Senzo Meyiwa’s murder.

South Africa

Warning issued for severe thunderstorms

Today at 10:16 AM, via SAnews

Warning issued for severe thunderstorms

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says conditions are favourable for the development of severe storms, potentially leading to minor impacts over the western and eastern parts of the North West, the extreme north eastern parts of the Northern Cape and the western and central Free State, on Tuesday.

This could cause localised damage to...

South Africa

Stop using transformer oil on your body — it’s harmful and dangerous!

Today at 09:58 AM, via SAnews

Stop using transformer oil on your body — it’s harmful and dangerous!

By Nomxolisi Mashiyi

There’s a worrying belief circulating in some communities that transformer oil can be used to treat health conditions like rheumatic arthritis. While it may seem like a harmless home remedy, the reality is far more dangerous to human health and the environment.

The Department of Forestry,...

Business

End of an era for South African billionaire

Today at 10:09 AM, via BusinessTech

The R475 billion sale of a business serving chefs and grocery store owners across the US marks the culmination of a tumultuous, seven-decade career for South African billionaire Nathan Kirsh.

Business

R74 million NHI showdown in South Africa

Today at 09:30 AM, via BusinessTech

The South African government is paying millions of rands in legal fees to meet various legal challenges to the NHI—with a pivotal case being heard next month.

Education

Today, In Short

Yesterday at 22:54 PM, via New York Times

“CoachGPT.” A college “cookie house.” And the latest from Iran.

Education

Mobile phones to be banned in schools in England under new plans

Yesterday at 20:52 PM, via The Guardian

Government amendment to children’s wellbeing and schools bill to replace existing guidance with statutory ban

A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding legislation” is passed.

The government will table an amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill in the House of Lords after the bill was held up by...

Lifestyle

HOW to complete eLife certification with SASSA

Today at 08:47 AM, via The South African

New eLife certification with SASSA is takings millions of grant beneficiaries to the digital portal for the first time. Here’s how it works …

Science/Tech

Common challenges of online fraud

Today at 09:20 AM, via ITWeb

Cyber attacks wreak havoc on the financial, healthcare, retail and e-commerce sectors, severely damaging reputations and life-critical missions.

Science/Tech

iPhone Video Shows ‘Earthset’ From Space

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman posted an out-of-this-world iPhone video on Sunday, showing Earth disappear behind the Moon at 8x zoom. “I could barely see the Moon through the docking hatch window but the iPhone was the perfect size to catch the view,” said Wiseman, noting that this video is “uncropped, uncut with 8x zoom” and “quite comparable to the view of the human eye.” The New York Times...

Science/Tech

Apple Boss Tim Cook Resigns After 15 Years. What’s Next For The Tech Giant?

Today at 08:57 AM, via Tech Financials

Apple chief executive Tim Cook resigns after 15 years. What’s next for the tech giant? Rajat Roy, Bond University Today, Apple announced the tech company’s longtime chief executive Tim Cook will step down and transition to the role of executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors. This change will take effect from September 1 2026. John […]