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Maria McCloy gig guide and the art of surviving the Joburg water crisis

Today at 12:47 PM, via Daily Maverick

Discover how Johannesburg finds healing through art amidst the water crisis. Explore Maria McCloy’s latest Joburg gig guide for local events, plus a beautiful profile of author Angela Makholwa. From community joy to mental health, see how the city stays resilient.

South Africa

dtic welcomes swift investigation into suppliers of sanitary pads

Today at 11:35 AM, via SAnews

dtic welcomes swift investigation into suppliers of sanitary pads

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has welcomed the National Consumer Commission’s (NCC) swift investigation into nine suppliers of sanitary pads and panty liners. 

A study from the University of the Free State found that some sanitary pads and panty liners contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals....

Business

Geordin Hill-Lewis officially standing to be next DA leader

Today at 11:59 AM, via BusinessTech

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said he’ll stand for election as leader of the Democratic Alliance, South Africa’s second-biggest political party, a contest he’s widely expected to win. 

Sport

Nine-dart hero Rock can be world champion – Bunting

Today at 12:57 PM, via BBC News

Premier League Night Four winner Stephen Bunting says Northern Ireland’s Josh Rock, who threw a nine-darter in front of his home crowd at the SSE Arena, has the ability to become world champion one day.

Sport

Cardiff City post £35m loss for last financial year

Today at 11:59 AM, via BBC News

Bluebirds accounts state they remain reliant on the financial support of majority shareholder Vincent Tan, whose loans to the club totalled almost £90m by the end of last season.

Education

Liberia: U.S.$ 4 Million Dollar Lawsuit, Board Probe Deepen Crisis Over Law School Dux At University of Liberia

Today at 12:20 PM, via AllAfrica

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — A dispute over academic honors at the University of Liberia has escalated into a legal and institutional standoff, as the announced dux of the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law has filed a four million United States dollars libel lawsuit against exiled Liberian activist Martin K. N. Kollie, while the University’s Board of Trustees has suspended the official...

Motoring

Red flags over petrol tax increase in South Africa

Today at 11:08 AM, via TopAuto

South Africa plans to raise fuel levies to generate an additional R1.5 billion for the Road Accident Fund, an entity under investigation for gross mismanagement.