How a funeral parlour manager defrauded clients of R500k
Soshanguve general manager enticed clients into taking out funeral policies, and then placed the funds into her own account, court told
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Oscars Bans AI Actors and Writing From Awards
The Academy has clarified that only human-performed acting and human-authored writing are eligible for Oscar nominations. The Oscars will not ban AI tools broadly, but says it will judge films based on the degree to which humans remain central to the creative work. The BBC reports: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences […], which controls the US film industry’s most prestigious award,...
‘Close to zero impact’: US study casts doubt on effect of phone ban in schools
Researchers say findings are not reason to shy away from restrictions as MPs consider ban in England’s schools
Strict bans on mobile phones in schools have “close to zero” impact on student learning and show no evidence of improvements in attendance or online bullying, a study has found.
Researchers at US universities including Stanford and Duke looked at nearly 1,800 US schools where...
Orange level 8 warning: Heavy rain and flooding threaten WC and EC as storms intensify from Wednesday
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Wednesday, 6 May 2026.
Theft of cocaine from Hawks premises in KZN was by design: Flynn
Hawks Major-General Hendrik Flynn, on Tuesday testified before the Madlanga Commission.
Some Western Cape schools to close due to storm surge
Municipalities in Garden Route and Little Karoo regions brace themselves for a Level 8storm surge.
KwaZulu-Natal DA says all sytems go for provincial congress
Delegates will gather at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban to elect its new leadership.
Liberia: Is the Integration of Technology Into Liberia’s Elementary and Secondary Curriculum Paramount?
[Liberian Observer] The introduction of computers and smart boards as instructional tools continues to have a great impact on classroom instructional strategies, especially in Western countries. Technology has indeed revolutionized the environment in which schools operate. The internet has introduced an environment in which schools are forced to design curricula that will empower individual...
UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high
There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday’s local and national elections.
Lidl’s new loyalty scheme less generous, shoppers say
Under the changed system customers collect points rather than reward coupons, with £1 spent equalling one point.
Everton fan arrested for alleged Semenyo racist abuse
An Everton fan is arrested by Merseyside Police during his side’s match with Manchester City for allegedly racially abusing Antoine Semenyo.
Murder-accused teacher ‘begged medics to save baby’, court hears
Preston Davey was abused and murdered after being adopted by two men, a jury has been told.
Dr Punam’s red flags to look out for in your health
Dr Punam joins us to discuss the red flags to look out for in your health.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: The fuel price roused the sleeping Inflation genie
It took a lot of work, time and energy to do the near-impossible and put the evil thing back in the bottle. Now, thanks to rocketing fuel prices, it looms over us with the threat of an inflation crisis, leading to rate hikes and yet more economic pain.
Confirmed starting 11s: Stellenbosch FC vs Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates’ 2025/26 Betway Premiership title dream is on the line as they face Stellenbosch FC at the Athlone Stadium.
‘Not rushed’: Motsoaledi says NHI followed four-and-a-half-year public process
Parliament also argued that more than 350 000 written submissions alone were received.
Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after antisemitic attacks
The director of public prosecutions has told prosecutors in England and Wales to bring charges more quickly.
How Did You Grow and Change This School Year?
In this forum, we invite both students and teachers to reflect on their challenges and successes — and to consider how to build on them for next year.