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Malema firearm case disrupting election plans – EFF

Today at 10:21 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The EFF has conceded that the ongoing firearm case against its leader Julius Malema could disrupt the party’s preparations for this year’s local government elections, regardless of the outcome of the court process.

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O’Sullivan to play China’s He in Crucible round one

Today at 10:16 AM, via BBC News

Seven-time winner Ronnie O’Sullivan begins his bid for a record-breaking eighth World Snooker Championship title with a match against China’s debutant He Guoqiang at the Crucible.

South Africa

Severe thunderstorms warning

Today at 09:40 AM, via SAnews

Severe thunderstorms warning

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says there is a high likelihood of minor weather impacts, with severe thunderstorms expected over the escarpment and eastern Highveld of Mpumalanga on Thursday.

Severe thunderstorms may cause localised flooding and damage to infrastructure, informal settlements, property, vehicles, livelihood and livestock due to...

South Africa

SAWS warns of two cold fronts

Today at 09:31 AM, via SAnews

SAWS warns of two cold fronts

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of two cold fronts, with good rainfall amounts expected to affect the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Friday until Monday.

The cold fronts will result in a significant drop in the daytime temperatures. 

“Maximum temperatures may be between 10-12°C in places over the southern high-lying areas of...

Business

SARS suffers rare loss

Today at 09:00 AM, via BusinessTech

SARS has been dealt a rare legal blow, with the Supreme Court of Appeal siding with Glencore in a case involving diesel refunds.

Sport

One-cap Springbok announces retirement

Today at 10:05 AM, via The South African

A legend of South African rugby, who earned a memorable Springbok cap in 2019, is set to officially hang up his boots.

Education

Botswana: Govt Commits to Increasing Student Allowances

Today at 06:54 AM, via AllAfrica

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — The Ministry of Higher Education is still committed to increasing student’s living allowance to P2,500 as indicated in the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) manifesto. Responding to a question in Parliament on Monday, Minister of Higher Education, Mr Prince Maele stated that it had not been possible due to country’s current economic constraints.

Science/Tech

DMP SA Buys Stake in AI Firm Plastic Duck Armada

Today at 09:41 AM, via Tech Financials

End-to-end data management solutions and services provider Data Management Professionals South Africa (DMP SA) has acquired a stake in local software development specialist Plastic Duck Armada (PDA) to bolster its ability to deliver automated, insight-led data management at scale. DMP SA Managing Director, Iniel Dreyer explains that his company’s collaboration with PDA stretches back more […]

Motoring

Better news about petrol prices this May

Today at 08:10 AM, via TopAuto

The projected petrol price increase for May has dropped over the past week, though petrol and diesel are still facing significant hikes.

Health

Nature Is Still Molding Human Genes, Study Finds

Yesterday at 17:00 PM, via New York Times

Some researchers hold that evolution hasn’t much altered humans in the past 10,000 years. A new analysis of ancient DNA indicates that natural selection continued to shape hundreds of genes.