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STEM education must move beyond technical knowledge and memorisation to develop critical thinking, ethical reasoning and argumentation skills, says NWU’s Dr Paul Iwuanyanwu.

Second-place finish signals renewed hope for Ferrari’s F1 campaign

As its sports car rivals tap the brakes on a shift to EVs, Ferrari will take a leap into an uncertain era on Monday with the launch of its first fully-electric car, betting it can connect with drivers even without a throaty engine roar.

Khampepe commission of inquiry into TRC cases continues in Newtown, Johannesburg

After Venezuela’s promised release of hundreds of political prisoners failed to materialize, opponents of the current U.S.-backed interim government demand their freedom and call for elections.

More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire in the Iran war and related regional tensions.

China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 3 astronauts heading to its space station. One astronaut is set to stay in space for a year to explore human adaptability in long-duration spaceflights.

U.S. and Iran are nearing a tentative deal to end the conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and curb Tehran’s uranium stockpile — though major details remain unresolved.

South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns clinch their second African Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate win over Moroccan club AS FAR in the final.

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the Ebola outbreak.

Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in “disbelief” after being called up to the Nigeria squad.

Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in “many people’s eyes” despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Following a large swing in diesel prices in South Africa, petrol prices have now also moved into an over-recovery—but drivers can still expect a hike at the pumps next week.

High occupancy levels, strategic innovation, and strong tenant demand are all signs of success for Johannesburg’s leading mixed-use precinct.

Broad Media is growing its editorial team and has an exciting opportunity for general news journalists.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed major changes to South Africa’s Companies Act into effect.

Mbeki also emphasised that he supports Ramaphosa’s decision to challenge the matter in court.

The EFF says concerns remain over the salary structure of the parliament’s secretary George Xolile.

The ANC NEC in between the conference, met to deliberate on a number of issues

A Provincial Task Team has been appointed in the province as the term of the PEC has expired.

Bafana Bafana will take on Nicaragua in a FIFA World Cup send-off match at Orlando Stadium. Sundowns players might not feature.

Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev beats a world record in the pool at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.

BBC Sport examines the factors that make for a successful career at the Isle of Man TT international road races.

Tyrone manager Malachy O’Rourke says the news of Frank McGuigan’s passing made his side “determined to put on a performance that he would be proud of” during their 3-16 to 2-18 win over Roscommon.

Paris police looking into more than 100 allegations of mistreatment by ‘monitors’ after parents’ groups said they had fought for years to be taken seriously

France is facing a child abuse scandal as ‘monitors’ at dozens of state nursery and primary schools are investigated for violence, sexual assault and rape.

Paris police are examining more than 100 allegations of mistreatment, physical...

Nearly a third of vice-chancellors would cut hardship support if necessary over next three years, according to poll

Vice-chancellors have said they may need to cut hardship support for impoverished students and reduce outreach activities aimed at disadvantaged groups if the dire funding struggles at universities continue.

The anonymous poll of leaders by Universities UK (UUK) revealed the...

Announcement comes after Alan Milburn says Britain has neglected generation of young people struggling to access work and training opportunities

Ministers are expanding youth work experience and training schemes, after Alan Milburn warned Britain is spending £25 keeping young people on benefits for every £1 spent helping them into work.

Pat McFadden, the work and pensions secretary will...

Joining Siya at Stormers? Cheslin Kolbe has announced his departure from Japan to return to South Africa for his ‘next chapter’…

Original 2CV lasted from 1948 to 1990 as one of the longest producing automobiles nameplates in the world.

Mbeki has been openly critical of the ANC’s handling of the Phala Phala matter since 2022.

‘Words can’t describe how I am feeling right now,’ Sibisi told SABC Sport after the match.

Pick n Pay’s online platform has reached profitability but rival Sixty60 still dominates when it comes to scale.

The State Information Technology Agency says claims of unauthorised access to government systems are without foundation.

The company’s headline earnings per share increased by 34% to 239 cents per share and the final ordinary dividend increased by 44% to 72 cents per share.

With 8.1-million unemployed, growth is the only path to job creation, and that requires competitive logistics, enabling exporters to succeed globally – making reform acceleration non-negotiable. Statistics reported last week for freight volumes through South Africa’s ports in 2025 show a genuine recovery. Another win last week was the finalisation of 11 private rail operators’ […]

The current W177 will live on till 2028 before being replaced by an all-new generation offering combustion and EV powertrains.

For the first time, the 1 Series will have combustion and full electric powerplants, the latter likely to be called i1 and revert to rear-wheel drive.

Profit motives are shaping the care inside an expanding autism therapy industry, creating conditions that can harm some children. Our health reporter Sarah Kliff explains her new investigation, co-authored with Margot Sanger-Katz.