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South Africa

Ramaphosa Calls For Prayers To Ensure No Disruptions During Elections

Today at 16:10 PM, via iAfrica

President Cyril Ramaphosa is urging those observing the Easter weekend to pray for the country’s upcoming elections so that there are no diruptions at the polls. Ramaphosa attended a church service in Bloemfontein as part of his Easter programme. Close to 28 million South Africans are set to make their mark at the polls exactly… Read More »Ramaphosa Calls For Prayers To Ensure No...

South Africa

Man Arrested For Drunk Driving After Crashing Into Zuma Transport

Today at 16:09 PM, via iAfrica

A 51-year-old man has been arrested for drunk driving after allegedly crashing into a vehicle transporting former president, Jacob Zuma.  Police said the man was also charged with reckless and negligent driving. The accident happened in Eshowe on Thursday night and police have confirmed Zuma was unhurt.  SAPS national spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, said that Zuma… Read More »Man Arrested...

South Africa

The Safest Provinces For Women, According To New Research

Today at 16:04 PM, via iAfrica

1st For Women, the home insurance brand specifically designed for women, has embarked on a campaign to uncover which province is the safest to live in after its nationwide survey of women uncovered that a shocking 76% feel unsafe in the country and 30% are considering emigration due to safety concerns.  With female safety, a… Read More »The Safest Provinces For Women, According To New Research

South Africa

CHIETA Spearheads South Africa’s Transition To Green Hydrogen Economy

Today at 16:01 PM, via iAfrica

In a pivotal move towards advancing South Africa’s energy transformation,  namely transitioning to a Green Hydrogen Economy,  the reliance on disruptive technologies and collaboration across the value chain is essential. With estimations indicating a potential 3.6% addition to South Africa’s GDP by 2050 and the creation of over 370,000 jobs, the transition to a hydrogen… Read More...

Business

SARS gets serious about solar

Today at 13:00 PM, via BusinessTech

A new ruling from SARS shows exactly what components are covered by its Section 12B renewable tax incentive.

Sport

Tonali has suffered and he has sought help – Howe

Today at 15:32 PM, via BBC News

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe hopes midfielder Sandro Tonali avoids “further consequences” after being charged by the Football Association for alleged breaches of betting rules.

Education

Chaos in the classroom? Take it from someone on the frontline, this is the result of Tory neglect | Lola Okolosie

Today at 15:51 PM, via The Guardian

One in five teachers in England has been hit by a pupil this year. We need Labour to commit to funding education, not offer more of the same

English schools are increasingly turning into battlegrounds. Teachers know it – this week it was reported that nearly one in five has faced physical violence from pupils this year, a startling snapshot of the mounting misbehaviour teachers face each day...

Education

Do you leave your home town or stay behind? It’s the question at the heart of British politics | John Merrick

Today at 14:08 PM, via The Guardian

Graduates are more likely to migrate to the big cities. But any political benefits from this are decidedly mixed

When I picture the state of the British economy outside London, it’s my sister I think of first. Born a year before me in the post-industrial town of Crewe in England’s north-west, at school there was little to separate us. Both of us did well in our GCSEs, at least compared with...

Lifestyle

BAD news for chocolate lovers this Easter

Today at 16:09 PM, via The South African

It’s bad news for chocolate lovers this Easter as cocoa prices hit an all-time high. Here’s what it means for South Africans …

Entertainment

IN PICS | Metro FM Music Awards 2024 unveil nominees

Yesterday at 18:27 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Artists, music lovers, media colleagues and honoured guests got together for the unveiling of the Metro FM Music Awards 2024 nominees on Wednesday evening in Bryanston, Johannesburg.

Science/Tech

Red Hat Tries on a McKinsey Cap in Quest To Streamline Techies’ Jobs

Today at 16:01 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: Mutterings of alarm are emerging from the cloisters of Red Hat after the world’s largest management consultancy was hired to help the IBM subsidiary focus engineers on their highest-value work. Red Hat confirmed the partnership with McKinsey & Company to The Reg, sharing this extract from an email from CTO Chris Wright to the Global Engineering Team: “Hey...

Health

How 2 Families Faced a Catastrophic Birth Defect

Yesterday at 17:00 PM, via New York Times

Cases of trisomy 18 may rise as many states restrict abortion. But some women choose to have the babies, love them tenderly and care for them devotedly.

Nature

News24 Business | Cabinet approves ban on lion, rhino breeding

Yesterday at 16:00 PM, via News24

Plans to end lion breeding began more than a decade ago as the practice of releasing tame big cats into small enclosures and having them shot by hunters for a fee spawned the term ‘canned hunting’ and attracted international condemnation.