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Private Businesses And Residents Taking Over Service Delivery In South African Towns – Numerous towns across the country are dysfunctional, with residents and businesses plagued by a collapse in basic services, political instability, and financial mismanagement. [businesstech]
‘We Won’t Engage Trump With A Begging Bowl’: Ramaphosa Plans To Educate US Leader On Expropriation – After US President Donald Trump’s inflammatory post about cutting off funding to South Africa because the government is “confiscating land”, President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not engage Trump with a “begging bowl” but will instead educate him. [news24]
The Beatles Won Their Eighth Grammy Five Decades After They Broke Up – The Beatles’ song “Now and Then,” which was finished and released last year by the band’s living members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, won a best rock performance Grammy on Sunday, marking the first time the Fab Four were recognized by the Recording Academy since 1997. [cnn]
Beware These Temu Tech Fakes – South African Temu shoppers should tread carefully when they see products on the marketplace that appear to be from their favourite major brands. At this stage, there does not appear to be a definitive method for confirming their authenticity. [mybroadband]
Five Extraordinary Night-Time Experiences Around The World – From fiery festivals to nature’s most dazzling “sky-dance”, interest in the night skies is booming, with “noctourism” poised to be a major travel trend in 2025. [bbc]
Most Grand Slams, The Longest Gap Between Championships And More – 10 Of The Oldest F1 Records That Remain Unbroken – The world of F1 has seen many changes since the championship first started back in 1950 – but certain statistics in the history books have stayed the same, with a host of records from the sport’s past remaining unbroken. [formula1]
Bash-Powered TFG Outdoing Rivals Truworths, Woolies – Its omnichannel platform races ahead as fashion competitors falter. [moneyweb]
How The Climate Is Changing The Taste Of Beer – With a fresh fizz and hoppy scent, a cold beer is a drink that touches all of our senses. But as our climate changes, so too might the flavour profile of one of the world’s most popular drinks. [bbc]
McDonald’s Franchise Held Liable For Injuries After Cape Town Woman Slips On Wet Floor – The Western Cape High Court has ruled in favour of a Cape Town woman who sustained serious injuries after falling at a McDonald’s franchise owned by MSA Devco (Pty) Ltd in Milnerton. [iol]
The First ‘Approved’ iPhone Porn App Is Coming To Europe – The first “Apple approved” porn app for iPhone is rolling out in Europe, via AltStore PAL’s alternative iOS app marketplace. AltStore PAL developer Riley Testut says that Hot Tub, which describes itself as an ad-free “adult content browser,” has made it through Apple’s notarization review. [verge]
This Is The Real Retirement Age In South Africa – Most South Africans will now need to work until they are 80 to retire comfortably. [businesstech]
Ban Scottish Households From Letting Cats Outside Without A Lead, Report Urges – With some 27 million birds slain each year, a new report is advising the Scottish Government to take fresh measures. [independent]
SA Must Engage With M23 Rebels In DRC To Make Sure Wounded, Dead Troops Repatriated, Says Retired SANDF General – General Derrick Mgwebu said that the only way through the crisis unfolding in the mineral-rich DRC was not through megaphone diplomacy but talking. [ewn]
Unanswered Questions And A Questionable Conclusion In Report On Anglican Church Abuse Scandal In SA – The Anglican Church on Monday released its report into the handling of the John Smyth abuse scandal by South African church activities. It feels insubstantial. [dm]
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