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Air China resumes flights to North Korea but stops taking fresh bookings

Today at 13:24 PM, via Daily Maverick

BEIJING, March 30 (Reuters) – China’s flag carrier resumed flights between the capital Beijing and North Korea’s Pyongyang on Monday, but it has stopped taking fresh bookings on the route, according to Chinese state media and a tour operator.

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Myanmar junta chief in line for presidency as military seeks to maintain power

Today at 13:21 PM, via Daily Maverick

March 30 (Reuters) – Min Aung Hlaing stepped down as Myanmar’s armed forces chief on Monday to seek the presidency, the latest step in the generals’ efforts to maintain power behind the facade of a civilian administration, five years after they led a coup against an elected government.

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UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon as Israeli strikes pummel south

Today at 13:19 PM, via Daily Maverick

BEIRUT, March 30 (Reuters) – A United Nations peacekeeper was killed in southern Lebanon overnight, prompting condemnations on Monday after a bloody weekend in which Lebanese journalists and medics were killed in Israeli strikes.

South Africa

Majodina to release Green Drop Report

Today at 11:51 AM, via SAnews

Majodina to release Green Drop Report

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will on Tuesday release the Green Drop Report, alongside progress reports on the Blue Drop and No Drop programmes, providing a comprehensive update on South Africa’s drinking water quality, service provision, and wastewater management.

The Green, Blue and No Drop Certification programmes are...

South Africa

Thunderstorms expected in northern KwaZulu-Natal

Today at 11:29 AM, via SAnews

Thunderstorms expected in northern KwaZulu-Natal

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in several areas in northern KwaZulu-Natal.

The service warned of localised damage to infrastructure and settlements, localised flooding of roads and bridges and possible minor motor vehicle accidents due to slippery roads and poor visibility.

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Education

South Africa: Most Gauteng School Workers Not Checked for Sex Offences

Today at 10:48 AM, via AllAfrica

[Scrolla] The Gauteng Department of Education has cleared only 11% of its 86,367 employees against the National Register for Sex Offenders. Michael Waters of the DA says children are at risk because most Gauteng school workers have not been properly checked.

Motoring

Warning over fuel price gouging in South Africa

Today at 08:33 AM, via TopAuto

The Competition Commission has warned businesses to comply with the law and avoid price gouging motorists during this period of fuel price volatility.

Motoring

Silver lining about petrol prices

Today at 07:44 AM, via TopAuto

A crucial pipeline in the Middle East is circumventing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, helping to improve global oil supplies and fuel prices.

Health

A Secret History of Psychosis

Yesterday at 11:00 AM, via New York Times

Cohen Miles-Rath heard voices telling him to kill his father. After they passed, he spent years retracing the path of his delusions.