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Archive photo for illustration purposes only. (Photo: Markus Winkler/Unsplash) A cyber crime group infiltrated one of Statistics South Africa’s (StatsSA) databases and stole 154 GB of data. A total of 453,362 data files were stolen. The cyber crime group called XP95 is now demanding a ransom of $100 000 (or R1.7 million) from StatsSA or the stolen data will be leaked to the public. The institution apparently has until April 20 to make the payment. However, StatsSA has no intention of paying the ransom. Semakaleng Thulare, acting deputy director-general of statistical support and informatics at the institution, told Maroela Media…
NewsFeedIn an exclusive interview, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told Al Jazeera that the US will not accept Iran’s claim over the Strait of Hormuz and that it would open “one way or another” after the war was over. Rubio warned Iran that it would face “real consequences” if it continued to block the Strait.Published On 30 Mar 202630 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2SharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
WE HAVE STARTED questions about the action of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Indigenous Affairs in KwaZulu-Natal to give luxury cars to kings.The DA has written to the Minister of this department, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, wanting to know more about these 30 vehicles, which were announced during the opening of the home of the indigenous leadership in KwaZulu-Natal, last week. DA Spokesperson for Governance and Indigenous Affairs in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Mrs Marlaine Nair, said the giving of cars to the chiefs left them with many questions.Mrs. Nair said that they do not object to the department helping the…
Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity. (Photo: GCIS/X) Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s agreement with Glencore-Merafe and Samancor should now be used as a blueprint to help other smelters, says Solidarity. The minister recently announced a provisional power tariff of 62c per kWh for Glencore-Merafe and Samancor. Solidarity says there must now be urgent clarity on the conditions of this agreement after it became known that smelters, including Ferroglobe SA, may have to close if they do not also get access to a competitive electricity tariff. Ferroglobe SA announced late on Sunday evening that it will have to cease operations…
Durban MUNICIPALITY expects more than 1.2 million visitors this Easter weekend. The mayor of this council, Mr. Cyril Xaba, said that they expect tourists to spend R2.6 billion.He said this while talking to the media yesterday, where he was explaining the preparations for Easter. Xaba said they expect 16,000 job opportunities to be created.”We expect accommodations to be at 62% occupancy.”Xaba said that fun will be asked in Durban, this weekend.”People who will be visiting will smoke believe it as there are various events including the One Man Concert, Doek On Fleak, Sjava 10th Year Celebration Tour and others. Families…
Henricus “Rickey G” Gysman (centre) is the DA’s mayoral candidate in Oudtshoorn. (Photo: Henricus Gysman/Facebook)A local radio announcer is the DA’s choice for mayor of Oudtshoorn.Henricus “Rickey G” Gysman was named as the party’s mayoral candidate in the run-up to this year’s local elections.”Henricus is not just any candidate. He is the heartbeat of the community,” says Tertuis Simmers, the DA’s leader in the Western Cape.”For 15 years he was the voice in many homes on the radio. He didn’t just talk, he listened. He didn’t just broadcast, he stood up,” says Simmers about the DA’s choice for Oudtshoorn.”He is…
Andile “DJ Boonu” Chili (40) was described as a resourceful and helpful person, at his funeral service at the Olive Convention Centre, Durban, yesterday.DJ Boonu built his reputation as a DJ for Big NUZ before going independent. He died not only as a DJ but also in business. He slept and didn’t wake up last night. All the speakers who shared the platform, proved each other to be a strategist as well as helpful. His Arab friend said he was younger than him but older in actions. “He was a man of the people, who knew how to get in…
Cattle in the Western Cape vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease. (Photo: X) The Red Meat Producers Organization (RPO) says legal action by the South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) and the Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVASA) against the draft scheme for preventive vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) may cause further delays in the vaccination campaign. Maroela Media earlier reported that SAVA and RuVASA rejected the government’s draft BKS vaccination plan’s provision that veterinarians must obtain additional approval from Red Meat Operations Services (RMIS) to participate in the national vaccination program. Also read: BDS Vaccination Plan | Vets reject private registration…
AI Now it is not only helping people in their daily tasks but it is also supporting people as a partner. According to recently revealed information, a 49 year old man has been dating AI for 3 years. He has described his relationship with AI as better than that of humans.A 49-year-old freelance writer has been dating AI (Artificial Intelligence) for the last three years. He claims that his relationship with AI is more genuine and emotionally better than many of his previous relationships with humans. As per Business Insider report, Ian Nicholson started using AI chatbot app Replika in…
BRIAN Baloyi, the former goalkeeper of Kaizer Chiefs, believes that the team’s struggle is caused by many problems including the absence of a senior official who will do the work left by the chairman, Kaizer.”Chincha Guluva” Motaung, who has left his children in the management of the Kings.Baloyi who played for Chiefs between 1993 and 2004, was speaking on the podcast, soccerbeat, this week. It has become history that the Chiefs were among the teams that did not end the season without winning or reporting the trophy. In fact, Amakhosi, founded in 1970, are the leading team in South African…