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REVEALED: Minister Tolashe's state-funded nanny " and the daughter who took half her salary
21+ hour, 8+ min ago (1748+ words) Documents obtained by Daily Maverick suggest that a former household employee of Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe was made to pay half her government-funded monthly salary to Tolashe's daughter. Thandi was employed as a "food aide, and she told Daily…...
The most vulnerable road users are the least protected " that must change
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (692+ words) Weak enforcement allows dangerous driving to persist, costing lives and failing vulnerable road users. Accountability and behaviour change must save them. Gordon Laing is vice-chair of the Pedal Power Association and chairperson of the Bicycling Empowerment Network, two organisations dedicated…...
Quantum computing and the careers it will create
10+ hour, 20+ min ago (1013+ words) Quantum computing may sound like science fiction, but it is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting new career frontiers, spanning science, technology, cybersecurity and strategy. For teenagers choosing subjects today, it offers a chance to step into industries only…...
King Charles arrives in US for trip overshadowed by Iran quarrel and shooting
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (687+ words) WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday afternoon for a four-day trip, a tour which has taken on even greater prominence after the White House Correspondents' dinner shooting and amid acrimony…...
Fake QR codes make for easy scams, so be careful what you scan
12+ hour, 16+ min ago (836+ words) While QR codes offer convenience, they can also lead to scams. So, it's important to stay informed about potential threats and safeguard your personal information. It's a simple thing we encounter many times every single week " often while in a…...
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice, likeness to ward off AI deepfakes
20+ hour, 58+ min ago (425+ words) April 27 (Reuters) - Pop superstar Taylor Swift filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in what a trademark attorney said is an attempt to protect her voice and likeness from deepfake videos and audio created by…...
When survival leaves no room for compassion in South Africa's food system
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (662+ words) Freedom, as South Africans know, is not abstract; it is lived (or denied) through the conditions that shape people's daily choices. This is no more visible than in South Africa's food system. In other words, while many South Africans may…...
A threat to progress: Ramaphosa calls for global action to dismantle the inequality emergency
15+ hour, 52+ min ago (715+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the International Panel on Inequality as the most consequential outcome of South Africa's G20 Presidency, warning that systemic disparity is no longer just a hardship, but a structural brake on human progress. Ramaphosa delivered the keynote…...
A hip night out in the heart of the revitalised inner city of Joburg
17+ hour, 14+ min ago (593+ words) The centre of Johannesburg is coming alive and a night in Marshalltown " with rooftop cocktails, pavement caf's and a growing arts scene " reveals a district becoming a vibey place to hang out. I've always loved a city escape. You know,…...
Freedom Day and Workers' Day: Celebrating ideals we have yet to realise
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (468+ words) Daily Maverick For millions of South Africans, these holidays are less about celebration and more about what still needs to change. Freedom was never meant to be merely the right to vote. It was the promise of economic emancipation, of…...