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THURSDAY, 07 MAY 2026, 17:25

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

Two rounds to go: Everything still at stake in the URC

Today at 16:27 PM, via The South African

Round 17 of the URC brings us even closer to playoff action. Everything is on the line this weekend, with nine teams still in contention for the eight available playoff spots.

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 […]