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World

News24 | UN Security Council set to authorise 20 000-troop Gaza force

Yesterday at 20:38 PM, via News24

United States President Donald Trump has said he expects a US-coordinated international stabilisation force to be on the ground in Gaza “very soon” as part of his post-war plan for the enclave, which is still suffering a full-blown humanitarian crisis amid continued Israeli bombing.

World

News24 | Somalia: Pirates board fuel tanker, crew reported safe

Yesterday at 19:44 PM, via News24

Pirates boarded the Hellas Aphrodite, a Malta-flagged vessel carrying gasoline, as it was headed from India to South Africa. The EU’s naval force said one of its vessels was near the incident and closing in.

Business

The terrifying powers of SARS

Today at 10:00 AM, via BusinessTech

SARS is afforded wide-reaching powers to come after tax abusers in the country, including warrantless searches of business properties, and taking money out of individuals’ bank accounts.

Business

United States boycotts South Africa’s G20

Today at 08:16 AM, via BusinessTech

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that no US government official would attend the Group of 20 summit in South Africa later this month, because of what he said were “human rights abuses” taking place in the country.

Business

Major South African bank hit with sanctions

Today at 07:50 AM, via BusinessTech

Discovery Bank has been sanctioned by the South African Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority over violations of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Act.

Sport

Ireland won’t be ‘complacent’ against Japan

Today at 08:39 AM, via BBC News

Ireland prop Andrew Porter says his side are taking inspiration from their 60-5 win against Japan in 2021 as they look to kick-start their autumn campaign against the same opposition on Saturday.

Education

Students and faculty at over 100 US universities protest against Trump’s attacks

Yesterday at 22:05 PM, via The Guardian

Student, national and local groups across US organized day of action to condemn Trump’s assault on academic freedom

Students, faculty and staff at more than 100 campuses across the US rallied against the Trump administration’s assault on higher education on Friday – the first in a planned series of nationwide, coordinated protests that organizers hope will culminate in large-scale students...

Lifestyle

Why are Springboks NOT wearing green and gold?

Yesterday at 20:47 PM, via The South African

Why are the Springboks ditching green and gold to wear white against France – and on the 100th test cap milestone for captain Siya Kolisi?

Science/Tech

South Africa loses out on R3.5 billion per year

Today at 10:00 AM, via MyBroadband

Unlicensed online gambling cost South Africa’s provincial governments R3.5 billion in the 2023/24 financial year, South African Bookmakers’ Association CEO Sean Coleman has said.

Science/Tech

Lego Unveils First-Ever Star Trek Set

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

New submitter semper_statisticum shares a report from the Independent: Lego is releasing its first-ever Star Trek-inspired model — with an incredible recreation of the signature ship from the ’80s TV series. Made from 3,600 pieces, the [first-ever] Star Trek inspired Lego set is of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D, the spaceship that serves as the main setting of Star Trek: The Next Generation...