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SAPS IN CRISIS: Criminal investigation into R3m paid to cops for ‘protecting Ramaphosa’

Today at 15:50 PM, via Daily Maverick

The SAPS is in turmoil, with its boss, Fannie Masemola, facing criminal charges. On top of this, it has now emerged that R3m paid to police officers is under investigation, thanks to a note motivating that it was about protecting President Cyril Ramaphosa. But those officers may not have been involved in his security.

South Africa

MEC Chiloane saddened by death of a learner 

Today at 15:26 PM, via SAnews

MEC Chiloane saddened by death of a learner 

Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, has expressed shock and sadness following the tragic death of a Grade 3 boy learner from Lerutle Primary School in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, after a section of the school wall reportedly collapsed during breaktime on Thursday. 

In a statement on Friday, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) said...

Business

Blows keep coming for the rand

Today at 15:07 PM, via BusinessTech

The rand suffered another blow on Friday, weakening to R17.20 to the dollar during mid-afternoon trade.

Education

West Africa: Ecowas Marks 50 Years With Academic Quiz Competition for Liberian Students

Today at 13:56 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Investigator] KAKATA — In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has turned to Liberia’s young minds, hosting a one-day Senior High Schools Quizzing Competition aimed at promoting academic excellence and regional awareness among students.

Education

Nigeria: We Open Our Inbox With Hope and Close It in Disappointment

Today at 13:53 PM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] Across Nigeria’s education landscape, a troubling paradox persists. On one hand, teachers lament low pay and limited opportunities. On the other, reputable international schools offering competitive, above-average salaries struggle to find candidates who meet even the minimum professional standards required for consideration. This disconnect is not merely a hiring problem; it is a...

Health

As Kennedy Takes on Food Policy, Companies Push Back

Today at 11:02 AM, via New York Times

Though the health secretary falsely claimed a victory in a recent podcast, a federal proposal to review all new food ingredients is still in the early stages and drawing fierce opposition.