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South Africa

Government clarifies Freedom Day incident

Today at 09:41 AM, via SAnews

Government clarifies Freedom Day incident

Government has noted with concern misleading reports suggesting that the National Freedom Day celebrations were disrupted after an individual briefly made his way onto the stage towards President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie. “Government wishes to clarify that these reports are incorrect and...

Business

South Africa hits a major roadblock

Today at 09:30 AM, via BusinessTech

South Africa’s reforms are taking shape and making significant progress, but failures and collapse at the municipal level are holding the country back.

Sport

Broken cheekbone but Croatia back Modric for World Cup

Today at 09:31 AM, via BBC News

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic says he believes Luka Modric will be fit to lead his side at this summer’s World Cup after the AC Milan midfielder had surgery on a broken cheekbone.

Education

Calls for ‘student premium’ to support disadvantaged young people after GCSEs

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

Social mobility groups say post-16 funding gap risks young people falling out of education, work and training

A coalition of 14 social mobility organisations is urging the government to fund a “student premium” to support disadvantaged young people post-16 and prevent them from “falling through the cracks” into joblessness.

State-funded schools in England currently receive additional pupil...

Education

Half of England’s schools unfit due to leaks, mould and faulty toilets, poll finds

Today at 01:01 AM, via The Guardian

NAHT survey says widespread disrepair forcing closure of playgrounds and classrooms, with Send facilities also hit

Half of headteachers say parts of their school are either out of use or unfit for purpose due to leaks, damp, mould, asbestos, ageing boilers and malfunctioning fire doors, according to a new survey by the National Association of Head Teachers(NAHT).

Among those who say their...

Education

A. I. High School Is Put on Hold After Parental Backlash

Yesterday at 21:41 PM, via New York Times

Families in New York City expressed concerns about the rapid adoption of the technology. The schools chancellor also canceled a plan to close two Upper West Side schools.

Science/Tech

Huawei’s Girls In ICT Day Connects Young Women To Tech Careers

Today at 09:45 AM, via Tech Financials

Huawei South Africa’s annual Girls in ICT Day gave young women practical skills in areas such as artificial intelligence, coding, and digital entrepreneurship. The day also celebrated their role in the digital economy, not only as future participants but as young innovators who can help shape what comes next. Hosted by Huawei South Africa in […]