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South Africa

President Ramaphosa mourns lives lost in Ormonde building collapse

Today at 10:56 AM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa mourns lives lost in Ormonde building collapse

President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his deep condolences to the families of the people who died when a building collapsed in Ormonde, Johannesburg, on Monday. 

In a statement, The Presidency said the President’s thoughts also go out to survivors, some of whom were still trapped in the rubble of the business park...

South Africa

Operation Shanela nets over 16 000 suspects

Today at 10:25 AM, via SAnews

Operation Shanela nets over 16 000 suspects

The South African Police Service (SAPS), through Operation Shanela, has nabbed 16 542 suspects for various crimes between 23 February and 1 March.

Among those arrested were 2 393 wanted criminals across multiple provinces linked to murder, attempted murder, rape, assault grievous bodily harm (GBH), carjacking, illegal possession of...

Education

Welsh ‘revolution’ required to hit target of 1m speakers by 2050, says report

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

Welsh language commissioner calls for ‘transformative’ intervention, amid Reform UK threats to undo new powers

A “revolution is required” to protect the Welsh language, according to a major new report.

While the number of Cymraeg speakers has remained more or less stable for decades, it has not risen in line with significant population growth, making the language more vulnerable, according to...

Education

Cheating machine or powerful assistant? The AI anxieties of a trainee teacher

Today at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

I was a newcomer, negotiating all of usual classroom difficulties for the first time. Throwing AI into the mix felt like downing a coffee in the middle of a panic attack

Two years ago, at the age of 39, I began training to be a school teacher. I wanted to teach English – to help young people become stronger readers, writers and thinkers, with a deeper connection to literature. After 15 years...

Science/Tech

How Journalists Are Reporting From Iran With No Internet

Today at 11:30 AM, via Wired

After strikes killed senior Iranian officials, Iran cut off internet access. Journalists are relying on satellite links, encrypted apps, and smuggled footage to report from inside the country.

Health

A Danish Program Takes On the Stigma of Mental Illness

Today at 10:00 AM, via New York Times

One of Us, run by Denmark’s health ministry, works with people with mental health conditions to share their stories in schools, hospitals and police stations, helping turn fear into understanding.