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South Africa

Matlala, co-accused back in court

Today at 10:29 AM, via SABC News

Accused number one, Musa Kekana, and his lawyer are to confirm administrative issues are in order.

South Africa

Saldanha Bay reports no protest-related disruptions amid nationwide demonstrations

Today at 09:50 AM, via SAnews

Saldanha Bay reports no protest-related disruptions amid nationwide demonstrations

Saldanha Bay Municipality says roads, services and daily operations remain unaffected by protest action linked to illegal immigration, as planned demonstrations take place across the country on Tuesday.

In an update, the municipality said the situation remains calm and is being monitored...

South Africa

‘Today is about keeping South Africans safe’ – Justice Minister

Today at 09:33 AM, via SAnews

‘Today is about keeping South Africans safe’ – Justice Minister

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and chair of the Inter-ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration, Mmamoloko Kubayi has reiterated that the South African state will ensure that law and order prevails as protestors take to the streets against irregular migration.The Minister was speaking during an early...

Africa

The lowdown on England’s next opponents

Sunday at 12:58 PM, via BBC News

BBC Sport brings you all the information you need on DR Congo, England’s opponents on Wednesday in the World Cup Round of 32.

Sport

Updated FIFA rankings after Bafana Bafana exit

Today at 10:09 AM, via The South African

Africa have shaken up the FIFA rankings with European giants falling. Meanwhile, Bafana Bafana have jumped sixth spots despite their exit.

Education

Rwanda: Govt Plans Zero-Rated Education Platforms to Improve School Internet

Today at 08:07 AM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] The Ministry of Education is working with internet service providers to introduce zero-rated access to education platforms used in schools and host frequently used school services in local data centres as part of efforts to improve internet performance.

Education

Nigeria: Terrorists Invade Borno School, Kidnap Students

Today at 07:07 AM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] Gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Monday attacked Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, abducting an unspecified number of students writing the National Examinations Council (NECO).

Education

School smartphone bans seen as ‘punitive’ by young people, study says

Today at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

Outright bans may have unintended negative consequences for young people, University College London report warns

School smartphone bans are “overly simplistic” and are not supported by young people who regard them as “punitive” rather than helpful, according to research by University College London.

The UCL report was published on Tuesday, the day after a statutory ban on smartphones in schools...

Science/Tech

Small Fibre Operators Shine Brightest in ISPA’s FNO Survey

Today at 09:51 AM, via Tech Financials

ISPA’s Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of FNO performance across a range of metrics and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. SA’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB) says several smaller FNOs including Lightspeed (Cybersmart) (7.1), Open Fibre (7.0), Lightstruck (7.0), Evotel (6.9), Seacom FibreCo (6.9) and...