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John Steenhuisen’s replacements line up

Today at 12:22 PM, via Daily Investor

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. 

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Crime completely out of control in South Africa

Today at 12:00 PM, via Newsday

Award-winning economist Dawie Roodt said crime has gotten completely out of control in South Africa, and the government has lost control over the police.

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....

South Africa

Correctional Services unveils new uniform insignia

Today at 11:26 AM, via SAnews

Correctional Services unveils new uniform insignia

Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, will unveil new uniform insignia and preside over a medal ceremony to honour long-serving officials of the Department of Correctional Services on Friday.

“The medal ceremony forms part of the department’s renewed effort to recognise and honour officials who have demonstrated...

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

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.

Sport

Former Springbok star heads overseas

Today at 11:32 AM, via The South African

An ex-Springbok star and former World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year will take on a new career challenge overseas.

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...

Science/Tech

Elon Musk’s Secret Web of Companies in Texas

Today at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

The megabillionaire was tied to about 90 companies in the state, which he uses for everything from paying nannies to buying land to supporting Donald Trump’s re-election, according to a Times examination.

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.