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Deputy Minister Mabe attends the Comrades Marathon

Today at 13:14 PM, via SAnews

Deputy Minister Mabe attends the Comrades Marathon

With Gerda Steyn and George Kusche having won the 2026 Comrades Marathon, Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, is set to attend the marathon’s prize-giving ceremony this afternoon.Steyn won the women’s Comrades while Kusche clinched the men’s marathon on Sunday.The Deputy Minister, who is attending the 99th...

Sport

Leicester close in on Martin appointment

Today at 12:21 PM, via BBC News

Russell Martin, who led Southampton into the Premier League in 2024, has been out of work since being sacked by Rangers in October.

Education

UK government announces £132.5m after-school clubs package

Yesterday at 23:30 PM, via The Guardian

Funding for extracurricular activities comes as ministers prepare to introduce social media restrictions for under-16s

The government has announced a £132.5m funding package for after-school clubs as ministers prepare to introduce expected restrictions on social media use for under-16s.

The programme is designed to expand access to enrichment activities in schools, with funding for clubs...

Education

Pioneering UK Nerve Lab harnesses AI to map effect of children’s screen time

Yesterday at 13:00 PM, via The Guardian

Other projects include developing tools to help visually impaired people navigate video games

Parents are constantly being told to limit their children’s screen time. But when it comes to deciphering which films or TV shows are best suited to developing minds, the guidance remains largely one-size-fits-all. A relatively slow-paced programme such as Bluey offers a very different viewing...

Entertainment

Cheetahs target double signing

Today at 12:04 PM, via The Citizen

The Cheetahs have prepared for the Currie Cup by hosting the Toyota Challenge, which this year featured three international teams in Romania A, Black Lion from Georgia and Portuguese side Lusitanos.

Science/Tech

Wes Streeting plans to increase high-skilled immigration if he becomes PM

Today at 13:42 PM, via The Guardian

Leadership hopeful to also say tax revenues from new North Sea oil and gasfields should be used to cut energy bills

Wes Streeting’s pitch to be the next Labour leader will include a plan to increase high-skilled immigration to the UK, arguing that Donald Trump is telling scientists and AI experts they are not welcome in the US.

In a speech this coming week, the former health secretary will also...

Science/Tech

Bitcoin Has Lost Nearly Half Its Value in 11 Months

Today at 13:34 PM, via Slashdot

The price of bitcoin dropped 13% down to $64,394 just in June — but there’s more bad news, reports CNBC.” “Bitcoin has lost nearly half its value since reaching a record high above $123,000 in July 2025.”While previous bitcoin selloffs were often followed by large rebounds in price, the latest decline may prompt some investors to revisit why they own bitcoin in the first place, [says Daniel...