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Afrikaner refugees struggling in the United States

Today at 13:45 PM, via Newsday

A new investigation has exposed a stark contrast between the political promise of ‘safety’ for Afrikaans South African refugees and the grim reality they face upon arriving in the United States.

South Africa

SA joins the global community in commemorating World Radio Day

Today at 11:46 AM, via SAnews

SA joins the global community in commemorating World Radio Day

Government joins the global community in commemorating World Radio Day, a day that recognises the enduring power of radio as a trusted and accessible source of information, education and entertainment. 

Proclaimed in 2011 by UNESCO member states and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, World Radio Day...

South Africa

News24 | OPINION | Alarming new bill tries to ‘police’ nonprofit organisations

Today at 11:26 AM, via News24

A new draft amendment bill proposes changes to the regulatory framework governing nonprofit organisations which would turn the Nonprofit Organisations Directorate from a largely facilitative body into an enforcement authority with punitive powers, Alison Tilley writes for GroundUp.

World

Who will police Gaza, and how?

Today at 12:01 PM, via NPR

Under President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, Arab countries and the European Union are supposed to train a new police force in the Gaza Strip. But U.S. plans have run into serious challenges.

Business

Four steel companies raided in South Africa

Today at 13:07 PM, via BusinessTech

The Competition Commission has launched raids on four scrap metal companies in South Africa, conducting search-and-seizure operations on suspicion of price fixing.

Education

Manhattan Has Its Own Historian

Today at 12:02 PM, via New York Times

Harold Holzer, an expert on Abraham Lincoln, is taking over the role of borough historian. He is looking ahead to some significant milestones this year.

Education

Hundreds of Children Are in ICE Detention

Today at 12:02 PM, via New York Times

The number of children being detained has spiked since last year. Families describe poor conditions and little education.