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OUR CITY NEWS: Government entities owe Joburg Water R628m — see who’s not paying their accounts
Government departments and parastatals owe Joburg Water in excess of R600-million, with more than half of this money being 91 days overdue.
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Government departments and parastatals owe Joburg Water in excess of R600-million, with more than half of this money being 91 days overdue.

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More active law enforcement is needed to deal with the years-long failure to protect travellers leaving the airport in Cape Town, says Andre Snyman of eBlockwatch. File photo.
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A security breach involving leaked National Senior Certificate exam papers and marking guidelines has been detected in Gauteng. The Department of Basic Education’s quality assurance system flagged irregularities, leading to the suspension of two staff members and a national investigation.

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The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), together with specialised South African Police Service (SAPS) units, is conducting a large-scale search and seizure operation across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

South Africa
The gun is believed to belong to the older boy’s father.

South Africa
Mpumalanga High Court set to sentence farm owner, his son & six farmworkers for murder and assault

South Africa
Advisory panel received 281 public comments and 208 objected Johnson’s candidacy for the next NDPP

South Africa
DBE has swiftly established a task team to investigate the leaking of the seven Matric final papers

World
The Trump administration says it seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast, as Congress presses for answers about U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats and the admiral overseeing the strikes retires.

World
NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Richard Haass {hahs}, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, about the U.S. seizing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

World
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado appeared in public for the first time in 11 months after a daring escape from her homeland when she emerged from a hotel balcony in Norway’s capital.

World
The junta has stepped up bombardments by air in an attempt to reclaim territory from ethnic armies.

Africa
The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.

Africa
Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.

Africa
Schools and shops remain closed in Uvira amid fears that rebels have seized some administrative buildings.

Africa
Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Business
A recent Labour Court judgment has delivered another warning to employers in South Africa who are considering terminating work-from-home arrangements.

Business
A recent Labour Court judgment has delivered another warning to employers in South Africa who are considering terminating work-from-home arrangements.

Business
South Africa’s fintech sector is experiencing a skills crisis that extends far beyond its own industry boundaries.

Business
A US House committee has approved a bill to renew AGOA for another three years—with no immediate mention of excluding South Africa.

Politics
Minister Hlabisa says consultations are under way with IEC on choosing date for 2026 elections
Politics
The ANC will win back majority power, secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said as the party concluded the third day of its national general council in Boksburg on Wednesday.

Politics
He was addressing the media yesterday at the ANC’s four-day National General Council.

Politics
MDB chair says communities were invited to submit proposals on how wards should be constituted.
Sport
Four Kaizer Chiefs players have been voted into the Carling All-Stars XI to face Carling Knockout Cup winners Orlando Pirates.

Sport
A shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Footballers Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly, rugby union player Ellie Kildunne, darts player Luke Littler, golfer Rory McIlroy and Formula 1 driver Lando Norris are the nominees.

Sport
A 60% black female-owned sponsorship agency in Johannesburg was revently voted the Best Place to Work for Employee Well-being.

Sport
St Ergnat’s Moneyglass hope to become the County Antrim village’s next sporting heroes in this weekend’s All-Ireland Ladies Club final.
Education
The University of Michigan fired Sherrone Moore earlier in the day, an abrupt end to his career there, one of the highest profile jobs in college football.

Education
No parent should worry about their child’s safety while they work. But a crisis in our early-years sector is shielding predators such as Vincent Chan
I remember those initial heart-wrenching days and weeks leaving my daughter, aged nine months, at the nursery. She was distraught as I left, and I – like so many parents – headed off to work feeling guilty for leaving her, wondering if I was...
Education
Education
[Leadership] The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the rescue of some abducted students of the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, Agwara local government area of Niger State, as a moment of profound relief for the nation and families of the children.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
With specific blood stocks running low, the WCBS is urging blood donors, both existing and new, to help replenish their supply.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Motswaledi will represent South Africa at Miss Teen Model International next year.

Entertainment
High summer and beauty trends for poolside and seaside this summer. It’s all about looking great and feeling confident.

Entertainment
The SA team, who won the T20 series 2-0, will face Ireland in three 50-over games.

Entertainment
The game is set to take place at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday .
Science/Tech
Desperate to catch up with Chinese automakers, Ford is redesigning its fleet with a Silicon Valley-style team. Is it too late?
Science/Tech
Without a blockbuster budget or much experience, the creators of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 astounded the industry with an emotional narrative and old-school design.

Science/Tech
Isabel Fick is leaving Eskom after 30 years and joining a private company with a subsidiary that recently obtained an electricity trading licence from Nersa.

Science/Tech
This year saw social media bans, ransomware gangs, a rush to bring data home and an obsession with throwing money at AI.
Motoring

Motoring
Jaecoo has slashed the starting price of the J5 SUV by R40,000 in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
Diesel users can look forward to a price cut next month, though petrol motorists won’t be as lucky.
Health
Surro Connections held itself out as a reliable business. Now, clients have lost as much as tens of thousands of dollars meant to compensate women carrying their pregnancies.

Health
Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.

Health
The fitness coach explains how it helps and how you can meet your protein needs.
Health
The agency claimed that 10 children’s deaths were linked to the shots, although it did not release evidence to support the assertions.