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World

News24 | Iranians arrive in Turkey through border gate as crackdown persists

Today at 16:16 PM, via News24

Dozens ‍of Iranians crossed the border into Turkey on Wednesday, as authorities in Iran crack down on one of ‌the biggest ever waves of protest against the Islamic Republic’s clerical rule. US President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting, saying help is on the way.

Sport

Schoolboy prodigy trains with Stormers

Today at 15:43 PM, via The South African

One of the most highly-rated young rugby talents in South Africa has begun training with the Stormers after signing his first pro contract.

Education

South Africa: Actionsa Says Matric Pass Rate Hides Many Dropouts

Today at 16:36 PM, via AllAfrica

[Scrolla] ActionSA says real matric pass rate is lower when counting pupils who started Grade ten but never reached matric. Other parties praise learners but warn about dropouts, weak maths results and inequality in schools.

Science/Tech

Europe is Rediscovering the Virtues of Cash

Today at 16:40 PM, via Slashdot

After spending years pushing digital payments to combat tax evasion and money laundering, European Union ministers decided in December to ban businesses from refusing cash. The reversal comes as 12% of European businesses flatly refused cash in 2024, up from 4% three years earlier. Over one in three cinemas in the Netherlands no longer accept notes and coins. Cash usage across the euro area...

Science/Tech

Nuclear Weapons Are Now ESG Compliant

Today at 16:04 PM, via Slashdot

The European Union published guidance on December 30 that reclassified nuclear weapons as acceptable investments under its sustainable finance framework, completing a policy change approved in November that narrowed the definition of banned armaments from “controversial” to “prohibited.” The shift addresses earlier vagueness that the Commission said hindered efforts to raise $932 billion in...

Science/Tech

The company slashing petrol bills in South Africa

Today at 16:00 PM, via MyBroadband

South Africa’s oldest and largest electric vehicle (EV) leasing and management fleet operator Everlectric is seeing increased demand for its offering and plans to radically expanding its model line-up in 2026.

Motoring

The biggest winners and losers of 2025

Today at 15:00 PM, via TopAuto

Several new car brands rapidly increased their market share in South Africa in 2025, while other manufacturers saw a small dip in sales.

Health

Is Dry January a good thing?

Yesterday at 18:54 PM, via BBC News

Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?