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READER LETTER | Prioritise technical excellence

Today at 09:45 AM, via SowetanLIVE

SA’s development − particularly in provinces such as the Eastern Cape, Limpopo, and North West − is moving at a snail’s pace, stifled by a regulatory process that prioritises legal box-ticking over technical excellence.

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WATCH LIVE | Madlanga commission continues

Today at 09:39 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The Madlanga commission of inquiry into alleged criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system is continuing hearing witness testimony on Tuesday.

South Africa

Stop using transformer oil on your body — it’s harmful and dangerous!

Today at 09:58 AM, via SAnews

Stop using transformer oil on your body — it’s harmful and dangerous!

By Nomxolisi Mashiyi

There’s a worrying belief circulating in some communities that transformer oil can be used to treat health conditions like rheumatic arthritis. While it may seem like a harmless home remedy, the reality is far more dangerous to human health and the environment.

The Department of Forestry,...

Business

End of an era for South African billionaire

Today at 10:09 AM, via BusinessTech

The R475 billion sale of a business serving chefs and grocery store owners across the US marks the culmination of a tumultuous, seven-decade career for South African billionaire Nathan Kirsh.

Business

R74 million NHI showdown in South Africa

Today at 09:30 AM, via BusinessTech

The South African government is paying millions of rands in legal fees to meet various legal challenges to the NHI—with a pivotal case being heard next month.

Education

Today, In Short

Yesterday at 22:54 PM, via New York Times

“CoachGPT.” A college “cookie house.” And the latest from Iran.

Education

Mobile phones to be banned in schools in England under new plans

Yesterday at 20:52 PM, via The Guardian

Government amendment to children’s wellbeing and schools bill to replace existing guidance with statutory ban

A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding legislation” is passed.

The government will table an amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill in the House of Lords after the bill was held up by...

Lifestyle

HOW to complete eLife certification with SASSA

Today at 08:47 AM, via The South African

New eLife certification with SASSA is takings millions of grant beneficiaries to the digital portal for the first time. Here’s how it works …

Science/Tech

Common challenges of online fraud

Today at 09:20 AM, via ITWeb

Cyber attacks wreak havoc on the financial, healthcare, retail and e-commerce sectors, severely damaging reputations and life-critical missions.

Science/Tech

iPhone Video Shows ‘Earthset’ From Space

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman posted an out-of-this-world iPhone video on Sunday, showing Earth disappear behind the Moon at 8x zoom. “I could barely see the Moon through the docking hatch window but the iPhone was the perfect size to catch the view,” said Wiseman, noting that this video is “uncropped, uncut with 8x zoom” and “quite comparable to the view of the human eye.” The New York Times...

Science/Tech

Apple Boss Tim Cook Resigns After 15 Years. What’s Next For The Tech Giant?

Today at 08:57 AM, via Tech Financials

Apple chief executive Tim Cook resigns after 15 years. What’s next for the tech giant? Rajat Roy, Bond University Today, Apple announced the tech company’s longtime chief executive Tim Cook will step down and transition to the role of executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors. This change will take effect from September 1 2026. John […]