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South Africa

11 people killed in Isipingo crash 

Today at 10:16 AM, via SABC News

Motorists areurged to use alternative routes following fatal crash on R102 in Isipingo, Durban.

South Africa

Griekwastad murderer’s parole set for review

Today at 09:59 AM, via SAnews

Griekwastad murderer’s parole set for review

Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, has referred the decision to grant parole to the infamous Griekwastad murderer to the Correctional Supervision and Parole Review Board (CSPRB) – for review.

The offender is serving a 20-year sentence for the 2012 murder of his mother, father and sister, as well as rape.

The...

South Africa

Public comment sought on proposal to classify performers as employees

Today at 09:22 AM, via SAnews

Public comment sought on proposal to classify performers as employees

The Department of Employment and Labour has invited public comment on a proposal to classify performers in South Africa’s advertising, artistic and cultural sectors as employees — a move aimed at strengthening protections for vulnerable workers in the creative industries.

Employment and Labour Minister...

Business

Close call for interest rates in South Africa

Today at 09:13 AM, via BusinessTech

The South African Reserve Bank has divided opinion over whether it will cut interest rates again on Thursday or stay on hold to reinforce its commitment to its 3% inflation target.

Business

Big turn for Woolworths

Today at 09:07 AM, via BusinessTech

Woolworths’ operations for the 26 weeks ending 28 December 2025 are showing improvements, but its basic earnings will take a hit following the sale of an Australian property, which inflated earnings for the previous period.

Sport

What time is kick off for Bulls v Lions?

Today at 10:14 AM, via The South African

Here is the kick off time to note as the Bulls and Lions go into battle in what should be a thrilling URC derby on Saturday.

Education

School suspension in England only to be for pupils’ most serious misbehaviour

Today at 10:00 AM, via The Guardian

Policy intended to keep more children sanctioned for non-violent bad behaviour in school in ‘internal exclusion’ units

Suspending pupils from school will be reserved for the most serious cases of bad behaviour including violence, according to the latest government guidance to be issued to schools in England.

The Department for Education (DfE) is to announce a consultation on behaviour policy to...

Education

‘We’ve fought so hard’: family’s worry as England’s Send overhaul looms

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

Harvey, who is deafblind, struggled in mainstream nursery during wait for EHCP – and parents fear he could lose out again

Parents in England fear losing support for disabled children due to Send reforms

Harvey Hind has just turned five. He can count to a thousand. He can recite the alphabet – forwards and backwards – and he loves Play-Doh and cars.

The youngest of three children, Harvey is...

Science/Tech

Volvo C70: 30 Years Of The Car That Changed The Way Volvo Looked

Today at 10:32 AM, via Tech Financials

As both generations reach milestone anniversaries in 2026, the C70 stands out as Volvo’s most design-led two-door. A Swedish grand tourer that paired elegant styling with charismatic five-cylinder performance, and quietly rewrote the brand’s image. The Volvo C70 celebrates a major milestone in 2026, marking 30 years since the first generation and 20 years since […]