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South Africa missing out on the opportunity of a lifetime

Today at 12:59 PM, via Daily Investor

South Africa is squandering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to attract massive US investment in its abundant mineral resources by antagonising Washington through its foreign policy choices.

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WATCH | Mchunu accused of interference in Mabhida murder probe

Today at 12:50 PM, via SowetanLIVE

When an ANC councillor was killed at his KwaZulu-Natal home in February 2025, suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu questioned why the matter was being investigated by the political killings task team.

Business

Government sends a message to NHI critics

Today at 12:19 PM, via BusinessTech

The Department of Health says, like it or not, the NHI Act is law, and there’s no space for “back door” settlements to change that.

Education

South Africa: Not One Learner Passed Matric At Limpopo School

Today at 12:55 PM, via AllAfrica

[Scrolla] All 15 learners failed matric at Naledi Ya Meso Secondary School in Dikgalaopeng, Limpopo, the country’s only 100% fail rate. Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba visited the school on 15 January, promising help and blaming poor leadership.

Education

South Africa: Basic Education Committee Chairperson Shocked By Eastern Cape School Shooting

Today at 12:44 PM, via AllAfrica

[Parliament of South Africa] The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, has learned with utter shock and profound sadness of the tragic shooting at Ntabankulu Primary School in the Eastern Cape on Thursday, which resulted in the deaths of three educators and left another educator fighting for her life in hospital.

Science/Tech

Starlink hype vs reality in South Africa

Today at 13:11 PM, via TechCentral

Starlink dominates South African headlines, but pricing and market realities raise questions about who it’s really for.