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ANC to organise national protest against the US

Today at 12:00 PM, via Newsday

The ANC says it will organise a mass, national protest against the United States, saying that South Africa is under attack and will not be bullied.

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Orlando Pirates part ways with top defender!

Today at 11:51 AM, via SA People

Orlando Pirates have had to make a tough decision of letting one of their top defenders go after requesting to be released from his contract.

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Madlanga commission finds prima facie evidence against implicated witnesses

Today at 11:49 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The Madlanga commission has found prima facie evidence of wrongdoing against suspended Ekurhuleni acting police chief Julius Mkhwanazi and other implicated witnesses, involving allegations of criminality, corruption, fraud, and other unlawful conduct.

South Africa

Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre launched

Today at 10:36 AM, via SAnews

Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre launched

Eskom, together with the Government of the Netherlands and the Mpumalanga provincial government, have officially launched the Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre at the Grootvlei Power Station.

The move marks a milestone in linking the country’s Just Energy Transition to “new local economic opportunities in...

Sport

Hewett into singles semis but loses in doubles

Today at 11:35 AM, via BBC News

Alfie Hewett continues his Australian Open singles title defence by beating Gordon Reid – before the British pair lose their doubles semi-final.

Education

School suspension in England only to be for pupils’ most serious misbehaviour

Today at 10:00 AM, via The Guardian

Policy intended to keep more children sanctioned for non-violent bad behaviour in school in ‘internal exclusion’ units

Suspending pupils from school will be reserved for the most serious cases of bad behaviour including violence, according to the latest government guidance to be issued to schools in England.

The Department for Education (DfE) is to announce a consultation on behaviour policy to...

Education

‘We’ve fought so hard’: family’s worry as England’s Send overhaul looms

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

Harvey, who is deafblind, struggled in mainstream nursery during wait for EHCP – and parents fear he could lose out again

Parents in England fear losing support for disabled children due to Send reforms

Harvey Hind has just turned five. He can count to a thousand. He can recite the alphabet – forwards and backwards – and he loves Play-Doh and cars.

The youngest of three children, Harvey is...

Lifestyle

Why leaving your dog in a car can be deadly

Today at 11:03 AM, via The South African

Leaving your dog in a car carries serious, life-threatening consequences. Find out what you can do to protect these pooches.

Science/Tech

Volvo ES90 South Africa Launch: Pricing, Specs & Core, Plus, Ultra Trims

Today at 11:41 AM, via Tech Financials

The Volvo ES90, an electric luxury sedan, arrives in Q1 2026 with Core, Plus, and Ultra specifications, expanding Volvo’s local EV lineup to six models. The wait is nearly over. Volvo’s latest creation, already celebrated globally for its contemporary design and cutting-edge electric powertrains, will debut in South Africa in Q1 2026. The meticulously crafted […]

Science/Tech

Time is up for all-human workforces

Today at 11:25 AM, via ITWeb

Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director of Solution Engineering Africa at Salesforce, calls for an executive management mindset change.