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South Africa

Gauteng government provides psychosocial support after learner transport tragedy

Today at 10:59 AM, via SAnews

Gauteng government provides psychosocial support after learner transport tragedy

Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says they are providing psychosocial support to the schools and parents who lost loved ones in the accident that claimed the lives of 12 learners in the Vaal area on Monday morning. 

Speaking to the media this morning, Mabona said psycho-social support teams...

South Africa

Learners relocated after storm hit Amajuba District

Today at 10:09 AM, via SAnews

Learners relocated after storm hit Amajuba District

Grade 11 and 12 learners from Umzilikazi Secondary School in Newcastle are being temporarily accommodated at Sgodiphola Primary School following the severe thunderstorms that struck parts of the Amajuba District in December and damaged classrooms.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education said the relocation was an interim measure...

Africa

Nigeria remembers master wood carver

Today at 02:30 AM, via BBC News

Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

Business

Why are UK prices still rising?

Today at 11:53 AM, via BBC News

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

Business

JSE looks to end bloobath

Today at 11:45 AM, via BusinessTech

The JSE has received the green light for its simplification project, with the company looking to bring in new listings.

Sport

Owen to leave role as Mercedes chief designer

Today at 11:50 AM, via BBC News

Mercedes chief designer John Owen, a key figure in multiple drivers’ and constructors’ championship wins, is to leave the team later this year.

Lifestyle

Capitec issues ATM, phone scam warning

Today at 11:03 AM, via The South African

Fraudsters are carrying out cunning scams to defraud South Africans of their hard-earned money. Here’s how, says Capitec…