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South Africa

SAPS, stakeholders mark Child Protection Month in Biesiesvlei

Today at 11:37 AM, via SAnews

SAPS, stakeholders mark Child Protection Month in Biesiesvlei

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Biesiesvlei, together with the Community Police Forum (CPF) and various stakeholders, commemorated Child Protection Month with an awareness campaign and outreach programme aimed at promoting children’s rights and safety.

The event was held at Lesedi la Thuto Early Learning...

Africa

Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern

Yesterday at 21:28 PM, via BBC News

DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Education

Liberia: WAEC Threatens Legal Action Over Claim of Armed Police At Exam Centers

Today at 11:32 AM, via AllAfrica

[New Dawn] MONROVIA, June 3, 2026; The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has threatened legal action against media outlets and social media platforms over a viral Facebook post alleging that heavily armed police officers were deployed at examination centers for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination program.

Education

Kenya: COFEK Seeks Ouster of Education PS Julius Bitok, Cites Passport Scandal Allegations

Today at 09:32 AM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has petitioned the Public Service Commission (PSC) to initiate proceedings for the removal of Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, citing what it terms as breaches of constitutional values, integrity concerns, and failures in public administration.

Entertainment

CoJ finances ‘a horror show’ – Scopa member

Today at 11:41 AM, via The Citizen

AG says CoJ wrote off R9bn in consumer debt, while City Power incurred R5.7bn in electricity losses and Johannesburg Water R2.8bn from water losses.