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South Africa

Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction Overturned By Top New York Court

Today at 16:16 PM, via iAfrica

New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned the 2020 sex crimes conviction of former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, in the case that helped trigger the #MeToo movement. In a 4-3 decision, the state Court of Appeals said the trial judge made a critical mistake by letting prosecutors introduce testimony from women who claimed that Weinstein… Read More »Harvey Weinstein’s...

South Africa

SAPS, Health Department Failed To Uphold Dignity Of Enyobeni Tavern Victims – SAHRC

Today at 16:12 PM, via iAfrica

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has found that the Health Department and the South African Police Service (SAPS) failed to uphold the dignity of victims of the Enyobeni tavern tragedy. The commission on Thursday released a report looking into the deaths of 21 patrons at the Enyobeni tavern in 2022, most of them minors. In… Read More »SAPS, Health Department Failed To...

Politics

If voters compel us to work with the EFF we will, says IFP president

Today at 13:03 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Velenkosini Hlabisa also defended the Ingonyama Trust Act, which he said had been beneficial to black people in KwaZulu-Natal

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Education

Morehouse students criticize Biden as commencement speaker: ‘A political pawn to get Black votes’

Today at 18:14 PM, via The Guardian

Students react to school’s invitation to president to speak while authorities crack down on campus protests across US

Morehouse College, a nearly 160-year-old historically Black college in Atlanta, announced on Tuesday that Joe Biden will be the keynote speaker for its commencement ceremony in May. Though Morehouse initially extended the invitation in September, Biden’s acceptance comes after...

Education

Nigeria: Kudos, Caution On Student Loans

Today at 17:09 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Trust] On April 3, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, which creates the facility for students to access loans that will aid their pursuit of higher education.

Science/Tech

F.C.C. Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules

Today at 18:11 PM, via New York Times

Commissioners voted along party lines to revive the rules that declare broadband as a utility-like service that could be regulated like phones and water.

Science/Tech

Net Neutrality is About To Make a Comeback

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote to restore net neutrality on Thursday in the latest volley of a yearslong game of political ping-pong. From a report: The commission is expected to reclassify internet service providers (ISPs) — e.g., broadband companies like AT&T and Comcast — as common carriers under Title II of the Communications Act. That classification would open ISPs up...