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A roundup of news, including a look at whether sabotage is still at play at Eskom power plants and why South African cities need to focus on better infrastructure planning.

21 Jul 2023 5AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

[TOP STORY] SA’s animal health makeover signals major policy shift

'So too do we need to look at completely changing the policies around how we deal with animal – and plant – diseases going forward as we rebuild that biosecurity ecosystem in South Africa,' says Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen.

4 Jun 10AM 8 min

Vulnerable countries paying the price for Hormuz shock

Steenhuisen promises a smarter bird flu fight to protect farmers and consumers. World Cup fever creates perfect storm for online gambling scams. And a new study puts economic growth at the centre of poverty reduction efforts.

4 Jun 6AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Through the looking glass: The hidden dangers of smart glasses

ESET’s Southern Africa cybersecurity researcher Allan Juma explores whether SA’s privacy laws can keep up with wearable AI.

3 Jun 10AM 8 min

The man who could shape SA’s next impeachment process

Coalition tensions boil over as Khusta Jack turns on Nelson Mandela Bay mayor. SA’s engineering industry remains male-dominated despite more women entering the field. And privacy laws face a new test in the form of wearable AI.

3 Jun 6AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Criminal syndicates target solar panels and gas bottles

‘They're very organised and they've got the right equipment, and they've got the ways and means to dismantle the systems very quickly and efficiently,’ says Rodney Taylor, MD of Guardian Eye.

2 Jun 9AM 6 min