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South Africans ditching DStv

Today at 15:30 PM, via Newsday

The broadcaster has seen a significant decline in its South African subscribers over the past two years.

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South Africa’s stock market is shooting the lights out

Today at 15:29 PM, via Daily Investor

South African equities have delivered world-leading returns in 2025, boosting wealth and state finances despite weak SA-focused stocks and the country’s declining mining capacity.

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...

South Africa

eThekwini launches climate change forum to drive urgent action and resilience

Today at 13:22 PM, via SAnews

eThekwini launches climate change forum to drive urgent action and resilience

In a bold step to combat the escalating impacts of climate change, the eThekwini Municipality has officially launched the Municipal Forum for Climate Change at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC).

The Forum is designed as a multi-stakeholder platform to drive the implementation of...

Business

End of an era for iconic brand in South Africa

Today at 14:30 PM, via BusinessTech

Tiger Brands has undergone a major brand refresh, as the group’s turnaround has started delivering billions in returns for shareholders.

Business

Tube fares to go up by 5.8% in 2026

Today at 13:49 PM, via BBC News

Most increases will be 20p or less and bus and tram fares will be frozen, the mayor of London says.

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

SIU, Hawks In Coordinated Raids On Alleged R161M Covid-19 TERS Fraud Syndicate

Today at 15:10 PM, via Tech Financials

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is today conducting a coordinated search and seizure operation across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as part of its ongoing investigation into a sophisticated syndicate that allegedly siphoned approximately R161 million from the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s (UIF) Covid-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS). The operation is supported by...

Science/Tech

New OpenAI Models Likely Pose ‘High’ Cybersecurity Risk, Company Says

Today at 15:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Axios: OpenAI says the cyber capabilities of its frontier AI models are accelerating and warns Wednesday that upcoming models are likely to pose a “high” risk, according to a report shared first with Axios. The models’ growing capabilities could significantly expand the number of people able to carry out cyberattacks. OpenAI said it has already seen a...

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.