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Trump launches Board of Peace that some fear rivals UN

Today at 12:58 PM, via Daily Maverick

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday launched his Board of Peace, originally intended to help end the Gaza war but which he now sees having a wider role that Europe and some others fear will rival or undermine the United Nations.

South Africa

Two more learners die following Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash

Today at 12:14 PM, via SAnews

Two more learners die following Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash

Two more learners have succumbed to injuries in hospital in the early hours of Thursday following the tragic scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark on Monday. 

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) confirmed the additional deaths this morning, bringing the total number of learners who lost their lives...

South Africa

Latest developments at Kruger National Park

Today at 12:03 PM, via SAnews

Latest developments at Kruger National Park

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has provided an update on the current developments at Kruger National Park following the floods that have caused extensive damage to the infrastructure.

Last week’s persistent heavy rainfall across Limpopo and Mpumalanga caused river levels to rise significantly,...

South Africa

Government establishes SANParks’ Kruger Recovery Fund

Today at 11:48 AM, via SAnews

Government establishes SANParks’ Kruger Recovery Fund

Government has established the South African National Parks (SANParks) Kruger Recovery Fund to expedite recovery and restoration efforts at the park following the damage that was caused by recent floods. 

According to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, substantial financing is required to...

World

Trump vs. U.S. allies: How will this end?

Today at 12:00 PM, via NPR

The president has backed off his threat to take Greenland by force. But his highly inflammatory remarks in Switzerland rattled U.S. allies and threatened to tear down the pillars of the world order.

Sport

Kaizer Chiefs to play for R8.9 million in 21 days

Today at 12:28 PM, via The South African

Kaizer Chiefs face four high-stakes CAF Confederation Cup matches worth up to R8.9 million. Even more important will be pride, history and prestige.

Education

How screen time affects toddlers: ‘We’re losing a big part of being human’

Today at 12:00 PM, via The Guardian

In the UK, 98% of two-year-olds watch screens on a typical day, on average for more than two hours – and almost 40% of three- to five-year-olds use social media. Could this lead to alarming outcomes?

At Stoke primary school in Coventry, there are many four-year-olds among those starting in reception class who can’t sit still, hold a pencil or speak more than a four-word sentence. Lucy Fox,...

Science/Tech

Looking To Send Shiba Inu To A Bank Account? Use Remittix’s PayFi Service To Instantly Transfer Your Crypto To FIAT

Today at 12:45 PM, via Tech Financials

Shiba Inu continues to attract attention as traders look for ways to move value beyond exchanges and into everyday financial systems. As the market matures, utility is becoming just as important as price movement, especially for holders who want direct access to fiat without friction.  This shift has placed services like Remittix’s PayFi solution into […]