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Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study shows — REUTERS / AMILTON NEVES

Environment & Climate · Mozambique

Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study shows

45% Center coverage: 20 sources

Human-caused climate change worsened the recent torrential rains and floods which devastated parts of southern Africa, killing more than 100 people and displacing over 300 000, researchers said Thursday. A study by the World Weather Attribution, which analyzed the recent heavy rainfalls that caused severe flooding in parts of South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, showed that the region experienced a year’s worth of rain in a period of 10 days.See the Story

UPDATE | Morero survives another day as no-confidence vote deferred

ANC · Johannesburg

UPDATE | Morero survives another day as no-confidence vote deferred

50% Center coverage: 4 sources

Johannesburg executive mayor, Dada Morero, has survived another day after the motion of no confidence in him was deferred.See the Story

South Africa: Alleged International Scam Syndicate Members Arrested

Cybercrimes · Johannesburg

South Africa: Alleged International Scam Syndicate Members Arrested

Coverage: 2 sources

[SAnews.gov.za] Some 23 suspected members of an alleged R1 billion international scam syndicate have appeared in the Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Court on charges of contravention of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act).See the Story

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Working and living with AI - Masterclass Summit comes to Johannesburg and Cape Town

As AI rapidly reshapes productivity, creativity and decision-making across industries, many feel pressured to respond but lack clarity on how to do so meaningfullyArtificial Intelligence · Johannesburg Read Article

Cedric Kaze salutes Kaizer Chiefs' Lebogang Maboe’s high football IQ ahead of Zesco clash

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Soccer · Johannesburg Read Article

Nkabinde inquiry secures next witness after Batohi walkout

By Simon Nare The Nkabinde Inquiry has confirmed its next witness after National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi abruptly abandoned her testimony mid-way to seek legal advice, leaving evidence leaders without a witness. Parties agreed that Advocate Moipone Noko will now take the stand. Noko had previously informed the panel, chaired by Constitutional Court Justice Elizabeth Nkabinde, that she was unavailable, but later wr…Johannesburg · Johannesburg Read Article

Superbru: Bulls edge Lions, Stormers strike back

The Stormers gain revenge over the Sharks at Kings Park, while the Vodacom Bulls win again at Ellis Park, according to the SA Rugby magazine team. Benetton vs Scarlets (Friday, 9:45pm) Simon Borchardt: Benetton by 10 Lindiz van Zilla: Benetton by 9 Dylan Johnson: Benetton by 15 Morne Esben: Benetton by 18 Glasgow Warriors vs Munster (Friday, 9:45pm) Simon Borchardt: Glasgow by 5 Morne Esben: Glasgow by 8 Lindiz van Zilla: Glasgow by 4 Dylan John…Johannesburg · Johannesburg Read Article

Gauteng not seduced by slogans – The Mail & Guardian

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Gauteng should have been the African National Congress’s (ANC) most secure stronghold. It is South Africa’s economic engine, home to the largest concentration of urban voters, capital markets, industry and skills. For decades, the province underpinned the ANC’s national dominance and projected the image of an unstoppable liberation movement transitioning smoothly into a governing party. Instead, Gauteng has become the ANC’s most unforgiving mi…ANC · Johannesburg Read Article

Another Springbok suffers long-term injury

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The injuries are starting to rack up for the Springboks, with the likes of Frans Malherbe and Cameron Hankekom still going through lengthy rehabilitations, while Pieter-Steph du Toit, Lood de Jager and Faf de Klerk have all suffered serious injuries. According to Rugby365, lock Salmaan Moerat – who has featured in 11 Tests for the Springboks – could be facing as long as six months on the sidelines after sustaining a toe injury apparently related…Johannesburg · Johannesburg See the Story

Parliament questions credibility of Hlungwani’s crime intelligence claims

By Johnathan Paoli Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption and political interference has questioned the credibility of former Crime Intelligence financial services head Tiyani Hlungwani, with both the committee chair and evidence leader expressing concern about the timing, scope and evidentiary support for his sweeping claims. Chairperson Soviet Lekganyane repeatedly challenged Hlungwani on what he described as con…Corruption · Johannesburg Read Article

How mining legacy dust leaves a uranium fingerprint in children's hair

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

For decades, families in communities around Johannesburg have been living close to huge gold mining waste dumps. For many residents, the dust that is released there is just part of everyday life—but it can contain natural uranium compounds that come to the surface with the mined rock. A new study in the journal Environmental Geochemistry and Health reveals how this exposure is reflected in children's hair.Environment · Johannesburg See the Story

Zim boarding master warns students of harsh realities of life in SA

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A Zimbabwean boarding master has gone viral after warning students against seeing Johannesburg as their ultimate destination.Johannesburg · Johannesburg Read Article

Microsoft turns AI into real money with OpenAI

by AKANI CHAUKEJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) - MICROSOFT has disclosed that its investment in OpenAI contributed a $7.6 billion boost to net income in the most recent quarter, according to a financial statement. The disclosure marks a defining moment in Big Tech’s artificial intelligence race, signaling that AI has moved decisively from speculative promise to measurableOpenAI · Johannesburg Read Article