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South Africa

Illegal border crossings drop as enforcement intensifies

Today at 12:52 PM, via SAnews

Illegal border crossings drop as enforcement intensifies

Enhanced border enforcement measures during the 2026 Easter period have led to a 24% decline in illegal crossings, according to the Border Management Authority (BMA).

Presenting the operational report during a media briefing on Sunday in Pretoria, Commissioner Michael Masiapato said 4 763 travellers were intercepted while...

World

No Deal: U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapse

Today at 11:40 AM, via NPR

The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement after a day of highly anticipated face-to-face peace talks, Washington’s lead negotiator Vice President J.D. Vance announced on Sunday.

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.

Sport

Tottenham will go down – Sutton

Today at 08:00 AM, via BBC News

Football Focus pundits Chris Sutton and Steph Houghton discuss whether Roberto de Zerbi can improve Spurs and keep them in the Premier League.

Sport

What is going on with Garnacho?

Today at 07:50 AM, via BBC News

Alejandro Garnacho is struggling to stand out at Chelsea – so can the £40m signing from Manchester United still realise his potential at Stamford Bridge?

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...

Education

The Truth About Mary Todd Lincoln

Yesterday at 13:00 PM, via New York Times

Retelling the story of a woman today requires a motivation to correct the historical record.

Lifestyle

Comic Con Cape Town returns this April

Today at 09:03 AM, via The South African

Come one, come all to Comic Con Cape Town! Here’s all you need to know about the Mother City’s largest pop culture and gaming festival…

Science/Tech

Crypto Billionaire Pardoned In Prison By Trump Just Wrote a Memoir

Today at 12:34 PM, via Slashdot

Forbes estimates he’s worth roughly $110 billion, “placing him ahead of Bill Gates.” And now Changpeng Zhao, the 49-year-old billionaire founder of Binance, “has written a memoir…”It arrives with the unmistakable timing of a man determined to tell the world his version of his meteoric crypto rise and fall, and foreshadow his comeback. The book, Freedom of Money: A Memoir of Protecting Users,...