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DEFENDING JOBURG: Our Jozi is safe! — by people who live, work and play there

Today at 10:00 AM, via Daily Maverick

When visiting Jozi, particularly Rosebank, you’ve gotta get an Uber, right, even if your destination is just around the corner, a barely 5-minute walk away? That’s what the hotel staff will tell you. But let’s hear what residents of this vibrant suburb have to say.

South Africa

Cold conditions expected in the Western Cape and Northern Cape

Today at 09:52 AM, via SAnews

Cold conditions expected in the Western Cape and Northern Cape

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says very cold conditions are still expected over the Central Karoo District in the Western Cape and the southern parts of the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape on Friday.

“As the cut-off low-pressure system exits the country, daytime temperatures are expected to remain below...

South Africa

Gaming and Betting Tax Bill to boost KZN revenue

Today at 09:45 AM, via SAnews

Gaming and Betting Tax Bill to boost KZN revenue

KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has tabled the KwaZulu-Natal Gaming and Betting Tax Bill, 2026, before the Provincial Legislature, proposing a modernised tax framework aimed at strengthening revenue collection, enhancing transparency and advancing transformation within the gaming and betting sector.

The proposed legislation...

Politics

Migration diplomacy drive unveiled

Today at 00:30 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Kenyan President William Ruto’s state visit highlights the tension shaping South Africa’s relations with the continent, along with other barriers to interregional trade

Sport

Mexico sound warning to Bafana Bafana with thumping win

Today at 09:47 AM, via The South African

Mexico delivered a timely reminder of their quality ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, cruising to victory over Serbia in their final warm-up match before facing Bafana Bafana.

Education

South Africa: Schools Shut and Floods Hit As Severe Storms Lash Two Provinces

Today at 09:49 AM, via AllAfrica

[Scrolla] Schools in Nelson Mandela, Sarah Baartman, Buffalo City, Eden and Central Karoo districts are shut on Wednesday and Thursday due to severe weather. Orange Level 8 warnings are in place for the Eastern Cape coast and Garden Route, with flooding, mudslides and road closures expected.

Science/Tech

Used Waymo Robotaxi Batteries Become Backup Storage For Power Grids

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

Waymo and B2U Storage Solutions have struck a “strategic supply agreement” to repurpose used batteries from Waymo’s electric robotaxi fleet into stationary storage for California and Texas power grids. The arrangement could give robotaxi batteries a second life storing renewable energy after they’re no longer suitable for vehicle use. It will also “support B2U projects in regions where Waymo’s...