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South Africa

Government targets workplace exploitation, illegal employment practices

Today at 20:33 PM, via SAnews

Government targets workplace exploitation, illegal employment practices

Government is set to intensify enforcement against employers who hire undocumented foreign nationals, as part of a broader effort to protect labour standards, promote fair competition and create opportunities for South Africans.

Addressing the nation on Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said illegal immigration...

South Africa

President Ramaphosa urges unity as government tackles illegal immigration

Today at 19:36 PM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa urges unity as government tackles illegal immigration

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called out campaigns that seek to spread misinformation and sow discord as government intensifies efforts to tackle illegal immigration and strengthen migration management.

Addressing the nation on Sunday, the President acknowledged growing public concerns about migration,...

Sport

Kaizer Chiefs legend reacts to Bafana Bafana news

Today at 19:17 PM, via The South African

Itumeleng Khune believes Bafana Bafana decision makers failed the national team after visa issues delayed the squad’s departure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Education

The London school that has screen-free days for pupils, teachers – and parents

Today at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

Holy Family Catholic primary school says enthusiastic response from parents has been biggest surprise

Schools banning pupils from having smartphones are commonplace. But what about a school where pupils ban teachers from using their smartphones, and then get their parents to join in?

And not just phones: at Holy Family Catholic primary school in west London teachers are also barred from using...

Education

Labour doesn’t seem to like Send schools for kids like mine – but here’s what we’ll lose if these precious places are forgotten | John Harris

Today at 13:00 PM, via The Guardian

An autism school in Wiltshire exemplifies what’s so different about education in a tailored environment, and the outcomes for children speak for themselves

In the old Wiltshire milltown of Calne, there is an autism specialist school called the Springfields Academy. About 250 children and young people between the age of four and 19 go there. Class sizes are no larger than 12. In each room, every...

Entertainment

Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph

Today at 20:28 PM, via The Citizen

The 29-year-old was handed a golden opportunity to break his Grand Slam duck by the injury-enforced absence of reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz and surprise early exits for Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic.

Science/Tech

Winners Announced in 2026’s ‘International Obfuscated C Code Competition’

Today at 19:34 PM, via Slashdot

Yesterday 2026’s International Obfuscated C Code Contest concluded, with 22 new winners announced in a special three-hour livestreamed ceremony! Started 42 years ago, it’s been described as the internet’s longest-running contest, with entrants concocting convoluted programs glorying in the C programming language’s subtleties, all while having some fun. And “For IOCCC29, the volume and quality...

Science/Tech

James Bond Videogame ‘007 First Light’ Sells 2.2M Copies, Earns $150M

Today at 18:34 PM, via Slashdot

The new James Bond-themed videogame 007 First Light had a budget of 1.3 billion Danish krone — a little more than USD $202 million, reports IGN, citing a report from Denmark’s public service broadcaster. “Denmark’s TV 2 said that makes 007 First Light the most expensive entertainment product in the country’s history” — and the game “still has some way to go before breaking even.” 007 First...

Science/Tech

James Bond Videogame ‘007 First Light’ Sells 3M Copies, Earns $150M

Today at 18:34 PM, via Slashdot

The new James Bond-themed videogame 007 First Light had a budget of 1.3 billion Danish krone — a little more than USD $202 million, reports IGN, citing a report from Denmark’s public service broadcaster. “Denmark’s TV 2 said that makes 007 First Light the most expensive entertainment product in the country’s history” — and the game “still has some way to go before breaking even.” 007 First...

Health

Are you feeling overwhelmed?

Friday at 19:57 PM, via BBC News

Kimberley Wilson gives some tips on how to deal with feeling overwhelmed.