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Godongwana to miss a huge opportunity

Today at 09:44 AM, via Daily Investor

South Africa’s Finance Minister is unlikely to formally adopt a fiscal anchor in this week’s budget, opting to wait until at least October to introduce the rule aimed at curbing public debt, according to a Bloomberg poll.

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Festival of Motoring 2026 wants to put you in the driving seat

Today at 09:37 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The ninth edition of the Festival of Motoring returns to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from August 28 to 30, with organisers promising a larger experiential focus and expanded manufacturer participation

Business

Best news for the rand in three years

Today at 08:32 AM, via BusinessTech

Optimism among traders about the rand is at its highest level in three years, with many expecting the currency to strengthen further.

Education

Uganda: Why School Fees Shouldn’t Be a National Crisis

Today at 09:27 AM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] Three times a year, Uganda rehearses the same distressing ritual: long queues outside bursars’ offices, whispered negotiations for “one more week,” and children sent home over partial payments. EDUCATION, our most reliable ladder out of poverty, turns into a termly liquidity crisis.

Science/Tech

This Might Be The Worst Master’s Office In The Country

Today at 09:22 AM, via Tech Financials

Mbombela Attorneys Association chairperson Annelien de Kock says the Master’s Office is in a “crisis” with major backlogs, insufficient resources and staff shortages. Nelspruit law firm Christo Smith Attorneys says beneficiaries wait months or years for estates to be finalised forcing the firm to approach the high court to compel the office to act. Attorneys […]

Science/Tech

Texas Is About To Overtake California In Battery Storage

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

U.S. battery storage installations hit a record 57.6 GWh in 2025, and Texas is now poised to surpass California as the nationâ(TM)s largest storage market in 2026. Electrek reports: According to the US Energy Storage Market Outlook Q1 2026 from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, installations are now four times higher than totals from just three...

Motoring

8 new Toyota cars coming to South Africa

Yesterday at 17:00 PM, via TopAuto

Toyota plans to release at least 8 new cars in South Africa, ranging from a GR supercar to a “baby Prado” Adventure SUV.

Health

Another C.D.C. Vaccine Skeptic Steps Down

Yesterday at 19:47 PM, via New York Times

Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.

Health

How a Horse Whinnies: With a Whistle and a Song

Yesterday at 18:00 PM, via New York Times

Horses, with their high-pitched whinnies, seemed to buck the trend of larger animals producing lower sounds, but a new study explains the mechanics behind the noises a horse makes.