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The lie of media neutrality and price of silence when the truth is dangerous

Today at 16:00 PM, via Daily Maverick

The idea of journalistic neutrality is a fiction that can obscure power, mute injustice and blur the realities of conflict. In moments when truth itself carries risk, silence and false balance come at a cost that journalism can no longer afford to ignore.

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BHEKISISA: Our anti-HIV jab LEN is here — now for quality checks in Ireland

Today at 15:57 PM, via Daily Maverick

South Africa’s first consignment of the twice-a-year anti-HIV injection lenacapavir arrived last week at OR Tambo Airport via two shipments from Dublin – six weeks later than expected. The delay meant the health department couldn’t start its planned roll-out on 1 April and had to postpone it to mid- to late May.

South Africa

Gauteng education system under pressure despite gains – MEC Maile

Today at 13:34 PM, via SAnews

Gauteng education system under pressure despite gains – MEC Maile

Gauteng MEC for Education, Lebogang Maile, has outlined persistent challenges facing the province’s education system, including overcrowding, infrastructure backlogs, weak learning outcomes and teacher shortages.

Speaking in a media briefing on Sunday, the Gauteng Department of Education said while significant...

Business

South Africans not offered salaries they deserve

Today at 13:00 PM, via BusinessTech

Many South Africans may not be earning the salaries they deserve, particularly in smaller companies that often lack access to reliable market benchmarks.

Education

When Should Judges Sound the Alarm?

Today at 15:02 PM, via New York Times

A retired judge and a law professor respond to a Page A1 article. Also: Censoring college professors; executive power after President Trump.

Education

‘I feel helpless’: college graduates can’t find entry-level roles in shrinking market amid rise of AI

Today at 13:00 PM, via The Guardian

Young American graduates expressed frustration over fewer job openings and longer searches

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American college graduates are facing the worst entry-level job market since the pandemic, with the underemployment rate reaching 42.5% – its highest level since 2020.

Several young graduates told the Guardian about their...

Entertainment

48 hours in pictures, 12 April 2026

Today at 16:25 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

‘I didn’t want to be on medication the rest of my life’: veteran runs psilocybin retreats for PTSD before FDA approval

Today at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

Researchers say ‘magic mushrooms’ can help with traumatic symptoms, but urge caution as states expand access

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After three combat deployments in Afghanistan, during which he suffered traumatic brain injuries from concussive blasts, army ranger Jesse Gould developed post-traumatic stress disorder and said he “drank...

Science/Tech

Why Is It So Hard to Fix an Electric Bike? (2026)

Today at 14:00 PM, via Wired

Bike shop mechanics have lost fingers and their shirts while repairing ebikes of dubious origins. Make sure yours is repairable and third-party certified.