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PHOTO ESSAY: Back to school: First steps into a new school year

Today at 14:03 PM, via Daily Maverick

The first day of school is a mix of excitement, nerves and new beginnings. From early morning walks and waiting at school gates, to tender embraces and quiet moments of reflection, these images capture the small but powerful moments that mark the start of a new academic year.

Sport

Lions look for back-to-back French wins

Today at 13:00 PM, via The South African

The Lions’ win over Lyon in Round 3 of the Challenge Cup was a step in the right direction for the Johannesburg-based team.

Education

South Africa: Justice Minister to Engage Learners On Bullying, Consent

Today at 13:16 PM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, is expected to engage learners and teachers as part of the annual Back-to-School campaign, with a focus on anti-bullying and statutory rape awareness.

Education

Rwanda: Rwandan Documentary Joins Global Academic Film Platform

Today at 01:11 AM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] Beyond the Genocide, a documentary directed by Rwandan filmmaker Zion Sulaiman Mukasa Matovu, has been selected for distribution by GOOD DOCS, a United States-based platform that curates high-quality educational documentaries for universities and academic institutions worldwide.

Lifestyle

New shopping centre in KZN set to open soon

Today at 11:03 AM, via The South African

Kingsburgh Junction, a new shopping centre on KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast, will soon opens its doors to local shoppers. Find out when…

Motoring

BMW starting a big new chapter

Today at 09:02 AM, via TopAuto

BMW has revealed the first M car in its new generation of “Neue Klasse” electric vehicles.

Health

Is Dry January a good thing?

Yesterday at 18:54 PM, via BBC News

Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?