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Maria’s final Gig Guide : Rest in peace, Maria McCloy

Today at 08:55 AM, via Daily Maverick

It is with devastation that we tell you that our Gig Guide curator and queen Maria McCloy passed away on 12 May after suffering heart failure. We hope you enjoy her final work here. It is a work we regard as a final testament to what she loved: arts and the artists. Rest in peace, queen.

Africa

Afcon final ‘deficiencies’ dealt with – Motsepe

Wednesday at 16:56 PM, via BBC News

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf’s reputation.

Politics

ANC closes ranks behind Ramaphosa

Today at 00:30 AM, via Mail & Guardian

After Parliament established an impeachment committee linked to the Phala Phala scandal, Ramaphosa has refused to resign, insisting the Constitutional Court ruling does not compel him to step down while opposition parties continue to press for accountability through the impeachment process

Sport

Edwards vows to enjoy life at number 10

Today at 09:00 AM, via BBC News

Enjoying life as a Wales fly-half can be testing but Dan Edwards has vowed to embrace the pressure with a smile on his face.

Education

King’s College and Cranfield hope to be stronger together in surprise merger

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

News will come as a shock to staff, especially at Cranfield, but the institutions’ bosses say intention is growth

The announcement that King’s College London is to absorb Cranfield University came as a surprise but not a shock to England’s higher education leaders, who have been braced for sudden announcements about job cuts and course closures.

But for staff and students at both institutions...

Lifestyle

Meet the ‘Ugly Five’ animals of Africa

Today at 09:03 AM, via The South African

Don’t let their homely appearances fool you: these ‘Ugly Five’ animals are definitely worth a first and second look on your African safari!

Science/Tech

ATG Digital Warns SA Business: “POPIA Certified” Has No Legal Standing

Today at 09:17 AM, via Tech Financials

The Information Regulator has not authorised any certification scheme — businesses relying on third-party “Certified” badges are left exposed to significant legal and financial risk. ATG Digital, a provider of access control and data compliance solutions for gated environments, has published an alert to South African organisations. It warns about a growing and potentially costly...

Science/Tech

SpaceX Unveils Sweeping Starship V3 Upgrades

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

SpaceX has detailed major Starship V3 upgrades ahead of a launch targeted as early as May 19. The changes are meant to move Starship closer to its core goals: rapid reuse, Starlink deployment, orbital refueling, and eventually Moon and Mars missions. Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 shares a report from Teslarati: Here is an explicit, broken-down list of the key changes, first starting with the...

Health

What sugar does to your body

Yesterday at 13:18 PM, via BBC News

Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option – even though it has lots of sugar?