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Monkey Town to permanently close due to urban development – Monkey Town Primate Centre in Somerset West, Cape Town, has announced that it will close its doors permanently next month after more than 23 years in business. [capetownetc]
Which SA schools have produced the most Springboks? – Which South African schools have produced the most Springboks since the first player was capped back in 1891? Here’s the list. [sapeople]
Joshlin Smith: ‘R1 million for anybody, no questions asked, just tell us where Joshlin is’ – The leader of the Patriotic Alliance (PA) Gayton Mckenzie took to social media and announced he would be putting up a R1 million reward for the safe return of missing six-year-old Saldanha Bay girl, Joshlin Smith. [iol]
Brand new black hole image will blow your mind – After taking an unprecedented image of the object in 2022, astronomers have now captured a remarkable new view of the black hole, revealing its powerful, twisting magnetic fields. [mashable]
Lifestyle audits mooted for senior MPs, but graft allegations will ‘red-flag’ all lawmakers – Lifestyle audits for all senior parliamentarians, fines of up to R45 000 for ethical breaches, and a clampdown on irresponsible social media usage. [news24]
South African billionaire could help French media giant buy MultiChoice in R55-billion deal – South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe is in talks with Vivendi SE’s Canal+ to join its multibillion-dollar bid for broadcaster MultiChoice Group, according to people familiar with the matter. [mybroadband]
Hawkish Reserve Bank signals later and fewer rate cuts – Money policy committee expects headline inflation to come down to its 4.5% target only at the end of 2025.
