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JUNE BY-ELECTIONS: Patriotic Alliance notches easy win to retain key Malmesbury ward, worries mount for DA

Today at 09:41 AM, via Daily Maverick

The Patriotic Alliance strengthened its grip on a key Swartland ward in Malmesbury in the Western Cape with an increased majority over the DA in the final Western Cape by-election before the local government elections in November. The PA has further established itself in a municipality which was once the safest DA municipality in the country.

Africa

When will an African side win the World Cup?

Yesterday at 10:53 AM, via BBC News

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Sport

World Cup fever meets protest in Mexico City

Today at 08:38 AM, via BBC News

With Mexico City hosting the World Cup for an unprecedented third time, protesters are keen to use the platform to highlight their causes.

Education

Nigeria: Sokoto Embarks On Massive Education Expansion, Approves 56 New Secondary Schools

Today at 09:36 AM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] In an effort to strengthen education and expand access to learning opportunities, the Sokoto State Government has commenced the construction and upgrading of 56 secondary schools across the state under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, a landmark intervention aimed at improving educational infrastructure and increasing school enrolment,...

Lifestyle

All seven AKA murder accused to appear in Durban High Court

Today at 09:08 AM, via The South African

The murder case involving seven men accused of killing rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane is set to continue in the High Court in Durban on Thursday.

Lifestyle

Iconic Cape Town eatery announces closure

Today at 09:03 AM, via The South African

One Park, a popular, multi-purpose eatery in Cape Town, is set to shutter its doors. Here’s everything you need to know about its closure…

Entertainment

Don’t write off the SACP

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Citizen

The SACP will not win an election, but it can disrupt the ANC’s dominance.

Science/Tech

Spar readies new SAP rollout amid KZN woes

Today at 09:43 AM, via ITWeb

The new system will streamline finance functions by eliminating manual processes in claims, settlement and reconciliation, says the retailer.

Science/Tech

Humans Prefer To Walk Anticlockwise, Scientists Find

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

fjo3 shares a report from The Guardian: Tests reveal that when people are ambling about, they have a natural tendency to turn to the left and walk in an anticlockwise direction. “If you simply ask someone to start walking, whether they are wandering around a museum, a supermarket, or even an empty room, it is surprisingly likely that they will drift counterclockwise,” said Dr Inaki Echeverria...

Health

Author on benefits of investing in children’s mental health

Yesterday at 10:23 AM, via BBC News

Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.