The Weekly Wrap: 20 - 24 January 2024

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This week on The Weekly Wrap, I dive into the top stories shaping South Africa and the world. From the sweltering heatwave in the Western Cape to Cyril Ramaphosa’s diplomatic strides at the World Economic Forum, we unpack the biggest headlines locally. I also explore South Africa’s record-low mining fatalities, the ongoing challenges with illegal mining, and Microsoft’s ambitious plan to train 1 million South Africans in AI and cybersecurity.

On the global front, we take a closer look at President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive orders during the opening days of his second term and their far-reaching implications. We also explore Russia’s subtle diplomatic shifts amid the Ukraine war, a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, and rising tensions in the West Bank. Plus, ChatGPT’s brief but dramatic outage showed just how much we rely on AI to get through the day.

It’s your essential end-of-week news roundup—don’t miss it!
24 Jan English South Africa News · News

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