Lottery paid R500,000 to company to probe computer breach that never happened

Forensic auditors found several red flags in the payment to Neo Solutions In 2020 the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) paid R498,000 to a private company to investigate a computer software breach that never happened. The company, Neo Solutions, is headed by controversial businessman Vivien Natasen. The amount paid was just under the R500,000 limit above…

From Midday Hunger to Satisfaction: Unveiling the Lunchtime Results

From Midday Hunger to Satisfaction: Unveiling the Lunchtime Results

Are you tired of experiencing midday hunger, only to be unsatisfied with your lunchtime choices? Look no further! In this article, we will unveil the intriguing concept of lunchtime results – a coined term for the ultimate food developments that can turn your average lunch break into a gratifying experience. From discovering the most satiating…

PRESS RELEASE: Fact-checks on presidential degree fraud, impact of climate crisis on women the winners of 2024 African Fact-Checking Awards

PRESS RELEASE: Fact-checks on presidential degree fraud, impact of climate crisis on women the winners of 2024 African Fact-Checking Awards

ACCRA. Chiagozie Nwonwu, Fauziyya Tukur and Olaronke Alo were this year’s winners of the “Fact Check of the Year” by a Working Journalist’ category at the African Fact-Checking Awards ceremony in Ghana on 10 October. Their winning entry addressed the controversy surrounding the eligibility of Bola Tinubu, the ruling party’s candidate for Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election. Nwonwu and his colleagues on…

City Power Cuts Off Lenasia Petrol Stations, Shopping Centre, and Mortuary in Crackdown on R60 Million Unpaid Electricity Bills

City Power Cuts Off Lenasia Petrol Stations, Shopping Centre, and Mortuary in Crackdown on R60 Million Unpaid Electricity Bills

City Power, Johannesburg’s power utility, recently carried out a major operation in Lenasia, disconnecting the electricity supply to ten businesses with unpaid bills totaling R60 million. This move is part of a larger crackdown to address non-payment and illegal connections in the area. According to City Power spokesperson, Isaac Mangena, Lenasia is currently in arrears with…

Protesters Demand Affordable Diabetes Treatment and Better Access to Insulin in South Africa

Protesters Demand Affordable Diabetes Treatment and Better Access to Insulin in South Africa

Diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions globally, is increasingly becoming a focal point for healthcare advocacy, particularly in low and middle-income countries. In South Africa, a recent protest highlighted the challenges faced by those living with diabetes, particularly regarding the cost and accessibility of insulin. Organized by advocacy groups such as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)…

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Weather & severe weather alerts for today & tomorrow, 5 – 6 January 2025.

Showers & thundershowers are expected to be confined to the central & eastern parts of the country, with disruptive rain that will lead to possible flooding in localised areas. Weather & severe weather alerts for today & tomorrow, 5 – 6 January 2025. 🌧️Showers & thundershowers are expected to be confined to the central…