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Heightened police visibility this Easter weekend

Today at 11:55 AM, via SAnews

Heightened police visibility this Easter weekend

Law enforcement and border security measures are in place to ensure the safety of all this Easter holiday period, Cabinet said on Thursday.

“There will be heightened police visibility across the country aimed at preventing, combating and at the same time, countering serious and violent crime during the holiday period and beyond,”...

South Africa

Happy and safe Easter holidays

Today at 11:51 AM, via SAnews

Happy and safe Easter holidays

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished the nation a peaceful and safe Easter period.

“The prayers and reflection that define Easter renew the spirit of the nation. This period also allows us to connect with family, friends and the community around us and to explore our most beautiful country.

“We must, however, remain mindful of and reach out to people...

Business

DA leader resists coalition With ANC

Today at 12:39 PM, via Moneyweb

John Steenhuisen does not believe the country’s problems will be resolved by the same people who caused them.

Business

Simon’s weekly wrap

Today at 12:36 PM, via Moneyweb

This week MoneywebNOW looked at local banks’ performance, the rise of private credit and more.

Politics

Steenhuisen: A DA-ANC coalition not off the table

Today at 12:00 PM, via Mail & Guardian

The Democratic Alliance leader says a coalition with the governing party might be the ‘least worst option to prevent the radicals from taking over’

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Politics

John Steenhuisen: It’s elitist to exclude people from public office because they don’t have a degree

Today at 11:59 AM, via Mail & Guardian

The Democratic Alliance leader said he respected people for getting a degree but university could not have taught him what he knows after 23 years in politics

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Education

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Japan Solidifying Education Partnerships

Today at 12:04 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA — Japan needs to expand and deepen its diplomatic and economic relations with Ethiopia through education and people-to-people ties, the country’s ambassador said.

Education

‘Cultural and social vandalism’: mass redundancy plans at Goldsmiths attacked

Yesterday at 21:24 PM, via The Guardian

Union claims up to a quarter of all academic roles at financially pressed London institution face the axe

Plans for mass redundancies at Goldsmiths, University of London, have been called a “horrifying act of cultural and social vandalism” and the “biggest assault on jobs at any UK university in recent years”.

The job cuts, which are now subject to a consultation, are the latest in a series of...

Entertainment

Brand SA pays homage to amapiano music genre

Today at 08:39 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Amapiano is SA’s best cultural export internationally,” proclaims Jimmy Ranamane, Brand South Africa’s general manager for global markets.

Science/Tech

SuperSport United Teams Up With Huawei To Unveil nova 12i: Empowering Every South African To Shine

Today at 13:22 PM, via Tech Financials

SuperSport United FC and technology partner Huawei have teamed up to unveil the latest additions to the Huawei nova series, introducing the Huawei nova 12i, the Huawei nova 12 SE, and soon, the much-anticipated Huawei nova 12s. This collaboration transcends mere smartphone launches; it’s a call to all South Africans to embrace their inner stars […]

Science/Tech

Jeffrey Epstein’s Island Visitors Exposed by Data Broker

Today at 13:00 PM, via Wired

A WIRED investigation uncovered coordinates collected by a controversial data broker that reveal sensitive information about visitors to an island once owned by Epstein, the notorious sex offender.

Science/Tech

SA musicians pocket R33m in digital royalties

Today at 12:53 PM, via ITWeb

The Southern African Music Rights Organisation distributed over R33 million in royalties to its members on digital platforms in FY2024.

Health

Ice Skating and the Brain

Yesterday at 21:38 PM, via New York Times

How do champion skaters accomplish their extraordinary jumps and spins? Brain science is uncovering clues.