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READER LETTER | Trump’s actions will harm Afrikaners

Today at 06:18 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Africa is known for being richly endowed with mineral resources, on which the US relies to some extent. In return, the US has provided financial assistance to several African nations, including SA.

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SOWETAN | We all have duty to fix infrastructure

Today at 06:07 AM, via SowetanLIVE

As citizens of this country, we are no longer surprised or shocked when we hear stories about municipalities that fail to maintain their infrastructure.

Sport

How ‘sensational’ James helped Chelsea stop Arsenal

Today at 01:59 AM, via BBC News

Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards analyses how Reece James produced a “sensational” midfield performance to help 10-man Chelsea hold Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Sport

Cape Town City Triumphs as Baroka FC Escapes Relegation

Today at 01:50 AM, via GoalHype

Cape Town City climbed the league standings following a decisive 3-0 victory over Pretoria University, marking their fourth consecutive match without defeat. Emile Witbooi contributed an assist to Therlo Moosa, while Njabulo Ngcobo scored, and an own goal secured the win for City. In other matches, Gomora United broke their seven-game winless streak by defeating […]

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Education

The Guardian view on the Send crisis: Bridget Phillipson must be tough with the Treasury so children aren’t penalised | Editorial

Yesterday at 19:48 PM, via The Guardian

Tory special needs reforms upended council finances, but Labour’s plan to rebuild public provision won’t come cheap if it’s done properly

The crisis over special educational needs and disabilities in England is not just a question of cash. Children and parents spend months and years battling for support to which the law entitles them, schools lack the funding to meet needs, and specialist...

Education

Cornish language to receive part III status under European charter

Yesterday at 18:30 PM, via The Guardian

Kernewek to have greater protections, like Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic, so it can be used in education and legal hearings

The Cornish language is due to be given the same status as Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic after the government submitted it for greater protections under a European charter.

Kernewek, spoken as a first language by 563 people according to the last census, has...

Education

America Has Sidelined Education. You Can Help.

Yesterday at 08:00 AM, via New York Times

The New York Times Communities Fund has partnered with charities that invest in education at critical junctures across people’s life spans.

Science/Tech

Best Online Casinos in South Africa Guide 2025

Today at 06:14 AM, via Tech Financials

Online gambling in South Africa is booming. The total gambling industry is worth around ZAR 75 billion a year, and the online share is growing at double‑digit rates, driven mainly by mobile play and easier digital payments.  At the same time, South African law is strict: online sports betting with a licensed bookmaker is legal, […]

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How OpenAI Reacted When Some ChatGPT Users Lost Touch with Reality

Today at 03:40 AM, via Slashdot

Some AI experts were reportedly shocked ChatGPT wasn’t fully tested for sycophancy by last spring. “OpenAI did not see the scale at which disturbing conversations were happening,” writes the New York Times — sharing what they learned after interviewing more than 40 current and former OpenAI employees, including safety engineers, executives, and researchers. The team responsible for ChatGPT’s...

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‘Crime Rings Enlist Hackers To Hijack Trucks’

Today at 02:19 AM, via Slashdot

It’s “a complex mix of internet access and physical execution,” says the chief informance security officer at Cequence Security. Long-time Slashdot reader schwit1 summarizes this article from The Wall Street Journal: By breaking into carriers’ online systems, cyber-powered criminals are making off with truckloads of electronics, beverages and other goods In the most recent tactics identified by...