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South Africa

President calls for joint sitting of Parliament to deliver SONA 2026

Today at 13:20 PM, via SAnews

President calls for joint sitting of Parliament to deliver SONA 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces to deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 12 February 2026.

“The President has called the joint sitting in accordance with Section 84(2)(d) of the Constitution and Rule...

South Africa

Justice department working to ensure re-opening of flood affected courts

Today at 12:43 PM, via SAnews

Justice department working to ensure re-opening of flood affected courts

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says it is working with stakeholders to ensure the speedy re-opening of courts affected by flooding in KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo.

The two provinces, Limpopo in particular, have been battered by rain for the past week, resulting in loss of life and damage...

Africa

Nigeria remembers master wood carver

Today at 02:30 AM, via BBC News

Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

Business

One deal South Africa has to make

Today at 13:08 PM, via BusinessTech

South Africa’s economy is starting to turn a corner, but economists warn of risks ahead—and one policy the country needs to nail down for success.

Sport

Life-sized Ballesteros statue goes missing

Today at 14:07 PM, via BBC News

Spanish authorities are investigating after a bronze statue commemorating five-time major winner Seve Ballesteros disappears in his hometown in Spain.

Education

Liberia: Liberia School of Law Appoints Gerald D. Yeakula, Sr. As Vice President

Today at 13:22 PM, via AllAfrica

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Liberia School of Law (LSL) has announced the appointment of Gerald D. Yeakula, Sr., Esq. as its new Vice President, a move expected to further strengthen the institution’s academic leadership and commitment to excellence in legal education.

Education

Liberia: UL Entrance Results Show 3,277 Successful Candidates, Females Retain Lead

Today at 13:14 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] The University of Liberia (UL) Center for Testing and Evaluation (CTE) has released the results of the November 22, 2025, Undergraduate and Technical & Vocational College entrance examinations, with female candidates continuing to outperform their male counterparts.

Education

South Africa: Departments Unite to Enhance Maths and Science Education

Today at 13:03 PM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has announced that his department will strengthen its long-term partnership with the Department of Basic Education, with the aim of improving pass rates in mathematics and science.

Science/Tech

Best R50 I spent on a movie ticket in years

Today at 14:00 PM, via MyBroadband

Nearly a quarter-century after its release, I finally got to watch the first Lord of the Rings movie in a cinema — and it was fantastic.