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South African film industry takes to the streets

Today at 16:00 PM, via Newsday

South African actors protested outside parliament in Cape Town on Wednesday along with other members of the local film and television industry who say funding losses are threatening movie-making in the country.

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Name of ‘dangerous man’ revealed at Madlanga commission

Today at 15:43 PM, via SowetanLIVE

The head of the Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal, Maj-Gen Lesetja Senona, has revealed Steve Motsumi as the person his lawyers had claimed to be “dangerous” and whose name he could not mention at the Madlanga commission when reading a WhatsApp message he received f

South Africa

Government assesses funding priorities for 2026

Today at 15:14 PM, via SAnews

Government assesses funding priorities for 2026

Government leaders have gathered at an extended Cabinet meeting to assess plans and priorities for the year ahead, placing an emphasis on fiscal discipline, economic stability and targeted funding to support government’s key priorities.

This is according to the Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who addressed members of...

South Africa

Manamela welcomes SIU recovery of NSFAS funds

Today at 14:04 PM, via SAnews

Manamela welcomes SIU recovery of NSFAS funds

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has welcomed the recovery of R1.7 billion by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), which has been returned to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

The recovered amount forms part of R2 billion that the SIU has so far reclaimed from universities, Technical and Vocational...

World

Rubio braces for Senate scrutiny over Venezuela

Today at 15:08 PM, via NPR

At his first Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing since Nicolas Maduro was seized, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the U.S. could still use force to pressure Venezuela’s adminstration.

Sport

Stokes and Moeen to coach Lions white-ball tour

Today at 15:38 PM, via BBC News

England Test captain Ben Stokes and all-rounder Moeen Ali will be part of the England Lions coaching staff for their series against Pakistan Shaheens in the United Arab Emirates next month.

Education

Ofsted finds no political bias at Bristol school criticised for cancelling MP’s visit

Today at 15:50 PM, via The Guardian

Snap inspection of Brunel academy took place after it withdrew invitation to pro-Israel Labour MP Damien Egan

A snap inspection of a Bristol secondary school criticised for postponing a visit by an MP who is a member of a group that advocates for Israel has found “no evidence of partisan political views”.

Ofsted inspectors arrived at Bristol Brunel academy earlier this month after reports that...

Education

Africa: From Global Ai Infrastructure to International Research Review Panels – a Quiet Role in Shaping Digital Systems

Today at 13:48 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital connectivity continue to reshape economies worldwide, the reliability and governance of digital infrastructure have become matters of global importance. Behind the rapid expansion of these systems lies an extensive ecosystem of standards bodies, research review panels and international forums tasked with guiding how...

Education

Liberia: Is MOE Genuinely Executing Its Core Functions?

Today at 13:36 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Republic] FORMER PRESIDENT ELLEN JOHNSON Sirleaf once disparaged the educational system of the country while in office as sitting President charged with the responsibilities of superintending institutions of government and improving every system for the good of citizens. Upon return to the country from a foreign trip, she was greeted with a disturbing protest by students for lack of...

Entertainment

Sudan gold mine collapse kills 13 miners

Today at 15:17 PM, via The Citizen

Mines in Sudan reportedly lack proper safety measures and use hazardous chemicals that often cause widespread diseases in nearby areas.

Science/Tech

BOXO Report at Davos: A New Blueprint for Tokenizing the Global Creative Economy

Today at 15:50 PM, via Tech Financials

A new Global Stratalogues–GBBC report, launched at the GBBC Blockchain Central Davos, features BOXO Productions’ perspective on legally enforceable media tokenisation alongside global regulatory and standards leadership. Global Stratalogues, in collaboration with the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), launched the joint Event Report and White Paper titled “Digital Assets Policy...

Science/Tech

‘Clawdbot’ Has AI Techies Buying Mac Minis

Today at 15:00 PM, via Slashdot

An open-source AI agent originally called Clawdbot (now renamed Moltbot) is gaining cult popularity among developers for running locally, 24/7, and wiring itself into calendars, messages, and other personal workflows. The hype has gone so far that some users are buying Mac Minis just to host the agent full-time, even as its creator warns that’s unnecessary. Business Insider reports: Founded by...