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South Africa’s JSE hits new record high

Today at 13:42 PM, via Daily Investor

Surging metal prices and a strengthening rand helped propel South Africa’s benchmark stock index to a record high on Monday, with investors expecting the rally to run further.

South Africa

SA to host WEF Special Davos Meeting in 2027

Today at 13:18 PM, via SAnews

SA to host WEF Special Davos Meeting in 2027

Government has clarified that South Africa will host the World Economic Forum’s Special Davos Meeting in 2027, and not the World Economic Forum Africa Summit, as previously communicated.

“Government expresses its appreciation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) for selecting South Africa as the host of this gathering. South Africa stands...

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

Togo: Regional English Language Fellows Conference Strengthens U.S.-Togo Education Partnerships

Today at 13:38 PM, via AllAfrica

[U.S. Embassy Lome] Senior government officials, educators, and partners convened in Lomé for the Regional English Language Fellows Conference to advance collaboration in English language education and professional exchange. The event highlighted ongoing U.S. support for education and innovation in Togo, recognized national efforts to expand English instruction, and reaffirmed shared...

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.

Lifestyle

LATEST | DJ Warras murder accused denied bail

Today at 13:45 PM, via The South African

The man accused of involvement in DJ Warras’ murder will remain in custody after the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court denied his bail application.

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.