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South Africa

Government addresses Ditsobotla service delivery challenges

Today at 16:25 PM, via SAnews

Government addresses Ditsobotla service delivery challenges

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has assured residents of Ditsobotla Local Municipality (DLM) that government interventions currently underway are aimed at addressing challenges related to inadequate water and sanitation services, unreliable electricity supply, and poor road infrastructure. The Deputy President made the...

Politics

TIMELINE | Phala Phala farm case

Today at 16:42 PM, via SABC News

Interactive timeline summarises key events since a large sum of money was stolen from Phala Phala.

Sport

IOC lifts ban on Belarus but Russia still suspended

Today at 17:11 PM, via BBC News

The International Olympic Committee says a ban on Belarusian athletes and teams competing under the flag of their nation should be lifted but that the restrictions on Russia remain in place.

Science/Tech

The Best Gifts for Mother’s Day 2026 

Today at 17:06 PM, via Tech Financials

Mother’s Day is right around the corner. This year, people are on the lookout for gifts that are outside of the normal card and flowers. For Mother’s Day 2026, show your appreciation for everything Mom does by giving her something that speaks to her personality, her hobbies, and the well-deserved pampering she has earned.  Here […]

Science/Tech

Richard Dawkins ‘Convinced’ AI Is Conscious

Today at 17:00 PM, via Slashdot

Mirnotoriety shares a report from The Telegraph: Richard Dawkins has said chatbots should be considered conscious (source paywalled; alternative source) after spending two days interacting with the Claude AI engine. The evolutionary biologist said he had the “overwhelming feeling” of talking to a human during conversations with Claude, and said it was hard not to treat the program as “a genuine...

Science/Tech

Scaling A Startup In This Economy? Five Lessons From A Local Success Story

Today at 16:18 PM, via Tech Financials

From a student digs kitchen in Stellenbosch, to a majority investment from PSG Group, ButtaNutt’s growth story is one of calculated risk and local focus. Founded in 2013, the business started with a single product: macadamia nut butter. Today, ButtaNutt is one of South Africa’s leading plant-based milk brands, with expansion into plant-based milks since […]