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School safety: Rise in targeted attacks on Gauteng’s school leadership sparks safety fears

Today at 22:03 PM, via Daily Maverick

Recent fatalities in Gauteng’s East Rand have highlighted a growing trend of violent attacks directed at school principals and senior management. As the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union warns of a ‘targeted’ pattern of violence linked to school governance and financial oversight, those on the ground describe a state of ‘constant fear’ and a ‘nightmare’ of inadequate protection.

South Africa

President Ramaphosa to address Global Inequality Dialogue

Today at 17:23 PM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa to address Global Inequality Dialogue

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday deliver a keynote address to the public Global Inequality Dialogue at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg.“During its 2025 G20 Presidency, South Africa commissioned the first-ever global inequality report from a committee of independent experts led by Nobel Laureate...

Sport

World Cup 2026 injury watch: Key names racing to be ready

Today at 19:50 PM, via BBC News

After Spain’s Lamine Yamal was ruled out of the rest of his club season, BBC Sport looks at other key names racing to be fit for the World Cup – and those who are set to miss out through injury.

Education

Ghana: GNFS Intensifies Fire Safety Education At Suhum and Abetifi

Today at 20:33 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has stepped up its fire safety education efforts in Suhum Municipality and Abetifi Odwenease as part of ongoing campaigns to prevent fire outbreaks and improve emergency readiness.

Education

The cinema lab: brain activity tracked to find secret to creating immersive films

Today at 16:00 PM, via The Guardian

Bristol University project aims to help directors make better movies and take greater risks – with one already onboard

At first glance, it looks like any high-end cinema: booming surround sound, a razor-sharp 4K projector and rows of reclining seats. But instead of clutching popcorn, a headset records my brain activity and a heart rate monitor wraps around my arm while infra-red cameras capture...

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 23 April 2026

Today at 18:30 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

Meta Is Laying Off 10% of Its Workforce

Today at 22:00 PM, via Slashdot

Meta is reportedly cutting about 10% of its workforce, or roughly 8,000 jobs, while closing thousands of open roles it had intended to fill. “We’re doing this as part of our continued effort to run the company more efficiently and to allow us to offset the other investments we’re making,” said Janelle Gale, Meta’s chief people officer. The company had almost 79,000 employees at the start of the...

Science/Tech

The Denver & Diamond Symphony Tribute Comes to La Mirada Featuring World-Class Tribute Artists and Live Orchestra

Today at 21:42 PM, via Tech Financials

La Mirada, California – Audiences are invited to experience an extraordinary celebration of American music as The Denver & Diamond Show comes to La Mirada, California for a one-of-a-kind live performance honoring two legendary singer-songwriters, John Denver and Neil Diamond. This special concert will feature members of the acclaimed La Mirada Symphony under the baton […]

Motoring

South African Airways on thin ice

Today at 15:11 PM, via TopAuto

The AGSA has warned that SAA is at risk of being declared insolvent in the next 12 months.