Discrepancies Surrounding Missing Waste Trucks in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
The issue of missing waste trucks in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has sparked conflicting reports and concerns among political figures. While the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, and EFF councillors alleged that over 70 trucks had gone missing, the municipality has denied having any reports of stolen or missing vehicles. These discrepancies, coupled […]
The Call to Ban the Prime Hydration Drink in Schools
In recent news, the National Association of School Governing Bodies has raised concerns about the Prime hydration drink, which has gained significant popularity and has quickly sold out in various Checkers stores across the country. The association claims that students’ behavior undergoes noticeable changes after consuming the drink. As a result, they have called for […]
Hollywood’s Battle with AI in the Writers’ Strike
The Hollywood writers’ strike has made headlines, driven by disputes over fair pay and concerns surrounding the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in creative industries. As studios like Netflix and Disney refuse to rule out the possibility of AI replacing human writers, tensions have intensified on the picket lines. The refusal to consider binding agreements […]
Joe Biden’s Urgent Call for Action on Gun Violence
Gun violence continues to plague the United States, with devastating incidents occurring far too frequently. The recent mass shooting at a Texas shopping mall, where eight innocent lives were tragically lost, has once again brought the urgent need for gun control measures to the forefront. In response, President Joe Biden has renewed his call for […]
Breaking Boundaries: How the Transport Department Transforms Taxis into Exhilarating Journeys
The Department of Transport in South Africa has announced its intention to remove more than 3,000 taxis from the roads in the coming months due to their lack of roadworthiness. This move is part of the government’s commitment to improving the standard of minibus taxis and enhancing road safety. Over the years, the Taxi Recapitalisation […]
Big Tech bosses told to protect public from AI risks
Tech bosses were summoned to the White House on Thursday and told they must protect the public from the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Sundar Pichai of Google, Satya Nadella of Microsoft, and OpenAI’s Sam Altmann were told they had a “moral” duty to safeguard society. The White House made it clear that it may […]
Another Eskom headache for taxpayers in South Africa
If the government is to implement a new court ruling ordering it to provide alternative power supplies and diesel for generators to clinics, hospitals, police stations and schools – taxpayers could be called on to pay more, reports the Sunday Times. Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan was ordered by the Pretoria High Court on Friday […]
