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South African rats don’t carry hantavirus — Motsoaledi

Today at 14:19 PM, via SowetanLIVE

The health minister said the cruise ship MV Hondius, where the two passengers to have been confirmed with the Hantavirus case were on vacation is on route to Italy and would not be docking in South Africa.

South Africa

Response to Hantavirus case was swift – contact tracing began within hours

Today at 13:16 PM, via SAnews

Response to Hantavirus case was swift – contact tracing began within hours

South African officials worked with speed to detect, contain and respond to the case of Hantavirus detected in the country.

This according to Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, who briefed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health on Wednesday morning.

The Minister’s update followed the confirmation of...

Business

Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort?

Today at 14:09 PM, via BBC News

Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines.From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort

Sport

How the FA helped US Soccer build its new home

Today at 13:37 PM, via BBC News

Britain’s ‘special relationship’ with the United States may be under renewed scrutiny, but when it comes to football, it appears to be in fine health, writes Dan Roan.

Education

South Africa: R90m to Revitalise CET Colleges

Today at 13:47 PM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in partnership with the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA), has committed R90 million towards revitalising Community Education and Training (CET) colleges across South Africa.

Science/Tech

UCT And HyperionDev In Partnership To Expand Access To Future-Focused Skills

Today at 14:27 PM, via Tech Financials

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has collaborated with HyperionDev, a global leader in online tech education, in a strategic partnership to deliver a portfolio of high-impact, career-focused online programmes designed to equip students with in-demand digital and leadership skills. The collaboration marks a significant step forward in bridging the gap between higher education and […]