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South Africa

Govt communicators urged to uphold professionalism and ethical standards

Today at 15:05 PM, via SAnews

Govt communicators urged to uphold professionalism and ethical standards

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Deputy Director-General Michael Currin has urged government communicators to uphold ethical communication, integrity, honesty and professionalism at all times.

“We are not merely conveyors of information; we are the bridge between government and the...

South Africa

Manhunt launched for suspects in Walmer quadruple murder case

Today at 15:03 PM, via SAnews

Manhunt launched for suspects in Walmer quadruple murder case

Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect or suspects involved in a quadruple murder that took place in Walmer in the early hours of Friday.

Police officers responded to a shooting complaint at approximately 12:34am on Friday via radio control.

According to the police, upon arrival at a residence on Ndlovu Street in...

South Africa

Africa’s first end-to-end multi-vaccine plant to be built in SA

Today at 14:45 PM, via SAnews

Africa’s first end-to-end multi-vaccine plant to be built in SA

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, the European Commission and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have announced a landmark financing partnership to support Biovac in building Africa’s first end-to-end multi-vaccine manufacturing facility in South Africa.

The project is aimed at strengthening Africa’s...

Business

Huge relief for the rand and oil prices

Today at 15:52 PM, via BusinessTech

Oil prices have dropped and the rand has strengthened on news that Iran would open the Strait of Hormuz for the time being, increasing the prospect of a wider peace deal for the region.

Sport

Cheetahs sign Springbok star Faf de Klerk

Today at 15:08 PM, via The South African

The Cheetahs have pulled off one of the most significant signings in their history, securing Faf de Klerk on a two-year deal.

Sport

Young Lionesses win European trophy

Today at 15:06 PM, via BBC News

England Women Under-23s have collected silverware after a 3-0 victory over Sweden in the European Competition friendly finals.

Education

Nigeria: No Ban On Hijab During Utme, JAMB Insists

Today at 13:40 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reiterated that no candidate is prohibited from wearing the hijab during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

Lifestyle

AKA murder trial transferred to Durban High Court

Today at 13:37 PM, via The South African

The murder case of rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and his friend Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane has been formally transferred to the Durban High Court.

Entertainment

Tshwane leads winter push to curb veld fires

Today at 15:57 PM, via The Citizen

Residents have been urged to remain alert during the winter months and to follow fire safety guidelines to reduce preventable incidents.

Science/Tech

Uiniversity of Pretoria Introduces Two New Fully Online Postgraduate Diplomas In Engineering And Technology

Today at 15:39 PM, via Tech Financials

The University of Pretoria (UP) has expanded its fully online offering with the launch of two new postgraduate diplomas, the Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management and the Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering and Technology Management, presented by the Graduate School of Technology Management in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT). The launch […]