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South Africa

Government working to restore order at borders and workplaces

Today at 17:43 PM, via SAnews

Government working to restore order at borders and workplaces

Government says it has noted ongoing public discourse on immigration, particularly on issues related to illegal immigration.

On Wednesday, government reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding South Africa’s sovereignty, security and the rule of law, while upholding the country’s constitutional values and respect for...

Business

Rand takes a beating

Today at 16:39 PM, via BusinessTech

The South African rand took a knock on Wednesday (29 April) ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s announcement on US interest rates.

Sport

Confirmed starting 11s: Polokwane vs Sundowns

Today at 18:12 PM, via The South African

Mamelodi Sundowns’ record ninth consecutive Betway Premiership title continues this evening. Polokwane City host the champions in Limpopo.

Education

Oxford’s new £185m humanities hub is polished, refined … and funded by a Trump ally

Today at 17:46 PM, via The Guardian

Billionaire Stephen Schwarzman’s portrait hangs discretely in a building that promises cultural clout and architectural poise – yet can seem rather bland and bloodless

When the wealthy Paduan banker Enrico Scrovegni commissioned the building of his eponymous chapel in the 14th century, he made sure that he was immortalised in the lavish frescoes adorning its interior. Florentine artist Giotto...

Science/Tech

Should Schools Get Rid of Homework?

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

Tony Isaac shares a report from NPR: Federal survey data shows that the amount of math homework assigned to fourth and eighth grade students, in particular, has been steadily declining for the past decade. Some educators and parents say this is a good thing — students shouldn’t spend six or more hours a day at school and still have additional schoolwork to complete at home. But the research on...

Science/Tech

Reimagining Accessible Tech: Ross Tucker On Packard Bell’s AI-Driven Return To South Africa

Today at 17:59 PM, via Tech Financials

We spoke to Ross Tucker, who leads Packard Bell’s regional strategy, about the thinking behind the brand’s re-entry, its pragmatic approach to AI, and why South Africa is the perfect proving ground for accessible innovation. What inspired Packard Bell’s return to South Africa? South Africa represents a tale of two economies. On one side, you […]

Motoring

New driving laws coming to South Africa

Today at 14:53 PM, via TopAuto

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has outlined its plans for the year, including the first phase of the AARTO rollout.

Health

Grand Jury Indicts Former N.I.H. Official

Yesterday at 18:21 PM, via New York Times

Prosecutors accused Dr. David Morens, a former adviser to Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, of hiding records related to the onset of the pandemic.