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South Africa

Seitlholo notes improvement at Percy Stewart wastewater plant

Today at 15:46 PM, via SAnews

Seitlholo notes improvement at Percy Stewart wastewater plant

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has noted visible operational improvement at the Percy Stewart Wastewater Treatment Works in Mogale City, Gauteng, although more work is still required to ensure treated wastewater meets required national standards.

Seitlholo made the remarks during a working visit to...

South Africa

Maile congratulates Sundowns on CAF win

Today at 15:35 PM, via SAnews

Maile congratulates Sundowns on CAF win

Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, has congratulated Mamelodi Sundowns for being crowned the 2026 CAF Champions League winners.

In a statement, the MEC said the crowning of Mamelodi Sundowns as the winners of the CAF Champions League confirms that the team is unparalleled when it comes to...

Politics

Mbalula warns ANC veterans against public criticism

Today at 17:56 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has warned senior ANC veterans, including Thabo Mbeki, against publicly criticising the party, while defending the ANC’s record during Jacob Zuma’s presidency and asserting his authority at Luthuli House

Entertainment

Recipe of the day: Durban Honey Chilli Crunch

Today at 17:11 PM, via The Citizen

Sphelele Madondo, chef de partie at Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom, developed the Durban Honey Chilli Crunch burger for International Burger Day.

Science/Tech

Why Do Robocallers Fear The Man Known As “The Czar”

Today at 18:06 PM, via Tech Financials

Irvine, CA (PinionNewswire) — With just one week to go before California’s critical June 2, 2026 primary one Congressional candidate is already declaring a victory of sorts– over the scourge of unwanted robocalls. “When I announced my Congressional bid I promised Americans across the nation I would bring an end to the robocall scourge.” Candidate […]

Science/Tech

California Moves To Exempt Linux From Upcoming Age-Verification Law

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

California lawmakers are moving to exempt most open-source operating systems from the state’s upcoming age-verification law after backlash from Linux and privacy advocates who warned that the original rules could force decentralized projects to collect users’ ages. The amendment would likely shield major Linux distributions, though SteamOS and other Linux-based platforms tied to proprietary app...

Science/Tech

Pope Leo Warns of Risks From AI In 42,300-Word Encyclical

Today at 17:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: Pope Leo XIV on Monday set out a sweeping vision for corporate executives, politicians and individuals who will shape and be shaped by the future of artificial intelligence, warning leaders to safeguard humanity from A.I.’s most disruptive effects. Leo’s declaration came in the form of a papal encyclical, an open letter to “all people...

Health

Eli Lilly to Buy 3 Vaccine Developers

Today at 16:01 PM, via New York Times

The drugmaker said it would spend up to $4 billion to acquire small companies exploring vaccines for shingles, Epstein-Barr virus and other pathogens.