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18-year-old Bongwe plans to tutor before Harvard journey

Today at 14:42 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Menzi Bongwe has been accepted at Harvard to study economics after achieving a 91.8% aggregate and nine distinctions in his matric results. He plans to tutor local matriculants as a way of giving back before starting his studies in August.

South Africa

Doctors, engineers and accountants: SA’s top learners look to the future

Today at 13:38 PM, via SAnews

Doctors, engineers and accountants: SA’s top learners look to the future

With the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results released, the 2025 class of Grade 12 is now turning focus towards the future.

In a ceremony on Wednesday evening, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced that some 88% of the more than 900 000 learners who wrote exams had passed – a record-breaking...

South Africa

Nigerian Startup Terra Industries Raises $11.75 Million to Build Pan-African Defense and Autonomous Systems

Today at 13:21 PM, via iAfrica

After five years working in the education technology sector, 22-year-old entrepreneur Nathan Nwachuku came to a stark conclusion: Africa is approaching a pivotal moment. The continent is industrialising rapidly, capital is flowing, and a young, ambitious population is ready to seize new opportunities. At the same time, security threats such as terrorism and instability remain […]

World

Trump continues to threaten military action against Iran

Today at 13:51 PM, via NPR

Amid a deadly crackdown on protesters in Iran, President Trump continues to threaten military action against Tehran and warned countries that do business with Iran that he could impose a tariff.

Business

US sends another tariff threat to South Africa

Today at 12:00 PM, via BusinessTech

The United States has issued a new tariff threat to countries that do business with Iran, which could have serious consequences for South Africa.

Sport

Davies returns to Scarlets as Jones departs

Today at 13:29 PM, via BBC News

Scarlets appoint Nigel Davies as interim director of rugby until the end of the 2025-26 season to work with head coach Dwayne Peel.

Entertainment

Warning to Gauteng schools

Today at 14:20 PM, via The Citizen

Education MEC says Gauteng recorded its highest number of Bachelor passes since 1996.

Science/Tech

Nissan LEAF Named World’s Best Compact Car By Women’s Worldwide Car Of The Year Jury

Today at 13:56 PM, via Tech Financials

Nissan is proud to announce that the all-new Nissan LEAF has been awarded the prestigious title of World’s Best Compact Car by the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) jury – the only automotive awards panel in the world comprised exclusively of women motoring journalists. The all-new LEAF is the third generation of the […]

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.