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We’re not responsible for building schools, says Gauteng Education Department
The department stated that it is not responsible for building schools to alleviate the pressure on the province’s educational institutions.
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The department stated that it is not responsible for building schools to alleviate the pressure on the province’s educational institutions.
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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes says it “hurt” to realise the club “wanted me to leave” when Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal proposed a huge offer in the summer.

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A girl was found dead at a house on Monday evening.
South Africa
President calls on South Africans to deepen reconciliation for future generations
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to reaffirm their commitment to reconciliation, unity and nation-building, saying the country’s democratic foundation was built on choosing healing over vengeance.
Delivering the keynote address at the national commemoration of the Day of...

South Africa
Ramaphosa has been addressing the crowds at the official Reconciliation Day commemoration.

South Africa
December 16th is usually one of the busiest days at the Durban beachfront over the festive period.

South Africa
Details of the incident remain sketchy at this stage, but police are on the scene

World
DTEK boss Maxim Timchenko says the intensity of Russian strikes is so frequent there is no time to recover.

World
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s son Nick has been arrested in connection with their deaths. And, authorities have released new images to help identify the gunman in the Brown University shooting.

World
“Your heart is strong”, Anthony Albanese tells the father-of-two, calling him “a true Australian hero”.

World
NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Professor Mahmood Mamdani about his new book, “Slow Poison.” The book is a firsthand report on the tragic unraveling of Uganda’s struggle for independence.

Africa
Victor Osimhen is described as a striker “on another level” by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
Satellite images show the paramilitary force is burying and burning bodies, Yale University researchers say.

Africa
In a landmark trial, Roger Lumbala faced accusations about atrocities committed during the Second Congo war.

Africa
At least 13 people are missing after armed men stormed a church, an official tells the BBC.

Business
Owning a premium German car in South Africa has become a luxury reserved for the country’s top earners.

Business
Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that petrol and diesel users in South Africa are lining up for a sizeable cut to pricing in the new year.

Business
South Africans can expect a stronger law-enforcement presence on the roads this festive season, and lawbreakers should expect consequences.

Business
Unemployment rises slightly as job vacancies flatline in a “subdued labour market”

Politics
UDM SG Zandile Phiri says true nation-building requires citizens’ active participation.

Politics
IFP Chief Whip Nhlanhla Hadebe says reconciliation can’t remain symbolic.

Politics
On November 13, 153 Palestinians landed in Johannesburg with only 23 producing required documents.

Politics
KZN DA leader Rodgers says they will take action after chaotic scenes erupt at KZN Legislature.

Sport
Former South Africa women’s captain Lusanda Dumke dies after being diagnosed with a rare gastric cancer.

Sport
The response to the Turkish football betting scandal must have the same cultural impact as the punishments for the Calciopoli affair in Italy, says the assistant manager of Galatasaray.

Sport
England’s Hannah Hampton and Manchester City’s Gianluigi Donnarumma win the Best Fifa Goalkeeper awards.

Sport
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
Education
[Liberian Observer] When President Joseph Nyuma Boakai officially launched the Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) Project, the ceremony marked more than the unveiling of a five-year education program. It symbolized a renewed national reckoning with one of Liberia’s most enduring postwar challenges: how to rebuild an education system battered by conflict, epidemics, chronic...
Education
[Daily Maverick] In 2016, a community leader saw a gap for educational spaces. Nearly a decade later, libraries across Cape Town offer kids a safe place to learn.
Education
[Vanguard] ABUJA — Honoris United Universities, Africa’s first and largest pan-African private higher education network, today announced the release of its fourth annual Impact Report, showcasing how the network is harnessing artificial intelligence to advance its mission Education for Impact across Africa.
Education
The Ivy League school has faced a series of challenges related to protests and politics. Through it all, it has kept its gates open to the city and tried to heal divisions on campus.

Lifestyle
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi paid tribute to former Springbok Women captain Lusanda Dumke, who passed away at the age of 29.

Lifestyle
South Africa’s power utility is assessing a coastal site near a critically-endangered African penguin colony for a new nuclear power plant.

Lifestyle
If you’re one of the lucky South Africans who have received a Christmas bonus, here’s how you can spend it responsibly.

Lifestyle
Forget the festive lights – the City of Cape Town has been spending most of its time (and budget) on streetlight maintenance.

Entertainment
Saps said the operations focused on enhancing public safety and asserting state authority during the festive season.

Entertainment
Dumke, who was named SA Rugby Women’s Player of the Year in 2022, scored 10 tries for the national team in 33 Tests.

Entertainment
Former 5FM and Cliff Central producer DJ Warras was gunned down in Johannesburg on Wednesday afternoon. This is a developing story.

Entertainment
Ramaphosa called on South Africans to fight back against such false narratives.

Science/Tech
Home Affairs wants to stop producing green ID books from 2026 and focus entirely on rolling out smart ID cards and a digital ID system.
Science/Tech
Google’s data partner HouseCanary has begun displaying home listings directly in search results in select markets, sending Zillow’s shares tumbling more than 8% yesterday as investors weighed whether the search giant might eventually cut into the portal business that Zillow dominates. The experiment places property details, prices, images and a “Request a tour” button at the top of mobile...

Science/Tech
The refreshed Classic Full Zip hoodie uses a softer cotton fleece, but it’s still US-made. It’s the first major overhaul of American Giant’s most well-loved sweatshirt.

Science/Tech
Bring the gift everyone will want to win from this year’s holiday party, from a cute jacket for a beer can to magnets they’ll wish they could eat.

Motoring
The once-bustling Thaba ‘Nchu Airport, opened in 1988 as one of Bophuthatswana’s flagship infrastructure projects, now stands as a stark symbol of a local economy that has long since stalled.

Motoring
These 10 budget models account for more than a quarter of all the cars sold in South Africa.

Motoring
Wherever you are going, you are likely to encounter an increased number of roadblocks, and the onus is on you to know your rights when pulled over.

Motoring
The European Union is preparing to relax its impending ban on combustion engine vehicles, a decision that will influence the cars made by brands like BMW, Mercedes, and VW.

Health
Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.

Health
The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.
Health
The city and surrounding region have some of the highest levels of flu-like illness in the United States.

Health
The man could have survived had he been given the correct antibiotics, a report finds.