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Pupils face mixed emotions over matric results

Today at 16:25 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Rand Girls’ High students experienced mixed emotions upon receiving their matric results, with an 88% pass rate for the class of 2025. Nana Sithole expressed both disappointment and relief over her marks, while Bongi Ndlovu considered upgrading her diploma pass, and Lakheni Mavango planned to study law to address national issues, seeking remarking for better distinctions.

Business

AGOA hope for South Africa

Today at 16:00 PM, via BusinessTech

The US House of Representatives has supported a renewal of AGOA, but South Africa may not be on the list.

Sport

Champions Cup: All permutations for playoffs

Today at 16:28 PM, via The South African

Here is everything you need to know about what the Stormers, Bulls and Sharks need to do in the final pool stage of the Champions Cup.

Sport

Orlando Pirates announce double signings!

Today at 16:07 PM, via The South African

Betway Premiership giants Orlando Pirates have announced the signings of Daniel Msendami and Mpho Chabatsane from Marumo Gallants.

Science/Tech

The SABC TV licence escape clause

Today at 16:59 PM, via MyBroadband

Here’s how South African households can become exempt from paying TV licence fees when they still have a TV.

Science/Tech

Meta Begins Job Cuts as It Shifts From Metaverse to AI Devices

Today at 16:44 PM, via Slashdot

Meta has begun laying off more than 1,000 employees from its Reality Labs division as the company redirects resources away from virtual reality and metaverse products toward AI wearables and smartphone features. The cuts amount to roughly 10% of Reality Labs’ 15,000-person workforce, according to an internal post from CTO Andrew Bosworth reviewed by Bloomberg. Reality Labs has lost more than...

Science/Tech

‘A bombshell’: doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout human body

Today at 16:20 PM, via The Guardian

Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’

High-profile studies reporting the presence of microplastics throughout the human body have been thrown into doubt by scientists who say the discoveries are probably the result of contamination and false positives. One chemist called the concerns “a bombshell”.

Studies claiming to...

Motoring

5 most powerful bakkies in South Africa

Today at 15:31 PM, via TopAuto

South Africa has an exclusive selection of high-powered bakkies that can tackle rough terrain and give hot hatchbacks a run for their money.

Motoring

Big win for South Africa’s car factories

Today at 09:07 AM, via TopAuto

South Africa’s car manufacturers are finally receiving government support to upgrade their facilities to build hybrid and electric vehicles.

Health

How to spot illicit cigarettes

Today at 15:38 PM, via BBC News

Morning Live’s Marc Cananur finds out more about the health risks around illegal cigarettes.