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Unleashing the potential of quantum technology in South Africa
11+ hour, 54+ min ago (519+ words) pretorianews. co. za Unleashing the potential of quantum technology in South Africa Ahead of World Quantum Day on April 14, the National Science and Technology Forum says South Africa is at the forefront of quantum science, exploring groundbreaking innovations that promise…...
DA councillor hauled to Equality Court over 'hate speech"
10+ hour, 20+ min ago (601+ words) Cederberg councillor and former speaker John Hayes. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has hauled DA councillor Dr John Hayes to the Equality Court over a social media post in which he compared a political protest to monkeys and…...
WATCH | TMPD chief Yolande Faro back in the hot seat, warns of leadership sabotage | Madlanga Commission
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (257+ words) Tshwane Metro Police chief, Commissioner Yolande Faro has warned that private security firms might sabotage her leadership after she cut the budget. Image: Kamogelo Moichela / IOL News Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) chief Yolande Faro said she expected backlash and…...
Pretoria school mourns Grade 11 learner who died on camp
8+ hour, 18+ min ago (279+ words) Zan" de Jager was in Grade 11 at Ho'rskool Waterkloof. Image: Facebook / Ho'rskool Waterkloof The schooling community of Ho'rskool Waterkloof in Pretoria, Gauteng, is in mourning after one of its learners suddenly died during a camping trip." In a social media…...
SUV scandal | Dereleen James lays charge against Soc Dev Minister over two 'donated' SUVs
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (517+ words) Social Development Minister Sisi Tolashe is facing heat over the use of two BAIC Beijing X55 SUVs purportedly donated to the ANCWL Action SA MP Dereleen James has filed criminal charges against Social Development Minister Sisi Tolashe, accusing her of misleading…...
Action SA and DA launch corruption case against Minister Sisisi Tolashe over luxury SUV gifts
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (750+ words) Action SA MP, Dereleen James, opened a case of corruption against the minister at Cape Town Police Station on Wednesday. Action SA and the Democratic Alliance (DA) have taken action against Social Development (DSD) Minister Sisisi Tolashe for "deliberately lying…...
Accused romance scammers to be extradited to US after court setback
8+ hour, 58+ min ago (662+ words) The Western Cape High Court has dismissed the extradition appeal of Nigerian nationals linked to Black Axe criminal syndicate. Image: File Image / Pixabay Eight Nigerian nationals accused of operating a large-scale fraud syndicate from Cape Town now face extradition to…...
Madlanga Commission | 'Corruption happened under our noses': Tshwane deputy commissioner reveals mismanagement
12+ hour, 25+ min ago (717+ words) Sean Bolhuis, the Tshwane Metro Police Department's deputy commissioner for Training and Innovation, testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday. "We were used as decent, law-abiding, loyal officials, both me, the Chief of Police (Yolande Faro), and other…...
South Africa launches Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (554+ words) South Africa has taken a major leap in the fight against HIV with the arrival of Lenacapavir, a long-acting prevention injection that could transform how the country tackles one of its deadliest epidemics. The first batch of 37, 920 doses landed in…...
Cyril Ramaphosa to receive US Ambassador Brent Bozell's credentials this week
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (192+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to receive Brent Bozell's credentials this week Image: Kris Connor / Getty Images North America / AFP President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to receive Brent Bozell's credentials this week, hopefully signalling an end to the strained relations…...