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South Africa

Two officials suspended over matric exam paper leaks

Today at 13:35 PM, via SAnews

Two officials suspended over matric exam paper leaks

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has confirmed that two officials from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) have been suspended with immediate effect following a breach that saw matric exam papers leaked to learners in Pretoria.

Gwarube revealed the development during a media briefing on Thursday, saying the leak was...

Sport

Tierney will return to lead WRU in January

Today at 15:15 PM, via BBC News

The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed chief executive Abi Tierney will return to fully resume her leadership position at the start of 2026.

Sport

LIVE SCORING | Proteas v India: Second T20

Today at 15:04 PM, via The South African

Keep track of the live scoring as the Proteas take on India in the second T20 match in a five-game series on Thursday.

Sport

PFL contract ends soon – Ngannou

Today at 14:13 PM, via BBC News

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou suggests he could fight UFC legend Jon Jones or ex-boxing world champion Deontay Wilder in 2026.

Education

Eight more UK universities cut recruitment ties with fossil fuel industry

Today at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

Manchester Metropolitan University again wins top spot for climate and social justice in league table

More universities have severed ties with fossil fuel companies, banning them from recruitment fairs and refusing to advertise roles in the industry, according to the latest higher education league table.

The analysis found that eight more universities had signed up to end recruitment ties with...

Education

Nigeria: Amir Fund Revives Prize-Giving Tradition in School

Today at 12:40 PM, via AllAfrica

[This Day] The AMIR Fund has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with African Church Grammar School, Abeokuta, Ogun State, formally reviving its long-standing prize-giving tradition and expanding the fund’s impact in education.

Education

Rwanda: Inside Kigali Schools’ Fall From Grace

Today at 12:35 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] Over half of Kigali’s O-Level students failed national exams this year, raising alarm among educators. Stakeholders from across the city therefore convened in Gasabo District on Wednesday, December 10, to discuss the underperformance of a number of primary and secondary schools.

Science/Tech

US Could Ask Foreign Tourists For Five-Year Social Media History Before Entry

Today at 16:05 PM, via Slashdot

Tourists from dozens of countries including the UK could be asked to provide a five-year social media history as a condition of entry to the United States, under a new proposal unveiled by American officials. From a report: The new condition would affect people from dozens of countries who are eligible to visit the US for 90 days without a visa, as long as they have filled out an Electronic...

Science/Tech

The Best Samsung Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Today at 16:00 PM, via Wired

From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.

Motoring

South Africa needs to ditch driver’s licence cards

Today at 15:17 PM, via TopAuto

South Africa’s largest public sector trade union has voiced its support for a plan to replace the country’s physical driver’s licences with a new digital system.

Health

How Long Should You Take Antidepressants?

Today at 12:01 PM, via New York Times

Clinical guidelines are vague, so we asked psychiatrists what to consider when deciding whether to continue taking these medications.