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SPATIAL APARTHEID TRAP: Why SA parents are faking addresses to flee failing schools

Today at 11:37 AM, via Daily Maverick

Recent data reveal that more than 50% of applications in some high-demand feeder zones contain fraudulent address information as parents bypass the law to escape dysfunctional township schools. While the Bela Act threatens jail for these ‘admissions fugitives’, education activists argue that the real crime is a system of spatial apartheid that continues to trap the poor in broken schools.

South Africa

Morocco Launches AI Research Institute, Targets 50,000 Jobs and $10 Billion GDP Boost by 2030

Today at 12:03 PM, via iAfrica

Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform has placed artificial intelligence at the center of its industrial and economic modernization agenda, with Minister Delegate Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni reaffirming the technology’s strategic importance during a scientific seminar in Fez. Speaking at the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fez at a seminar themed “Artificial...

South Africa

UK and South Africa Team Up to Build AI-Powered “Intelligent Observatory” for Smarter Astronomy

Today at 11:58 AM, via iAfrica

A collaboration between a leading British supercomputing center and South Africa’s national astronomical observatory is using artificial intelligence to automate telescope operations, process data in real time and capture fleeting cosmic events such as exploding stars as they occur. The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s Hartree Centre and the South African Astronomical Observatory...

South Africa

AI Surveillance Spending Tops $2 Billion Across 11 African Nations, Raising Rights Concerns

Today at 11:57 AM, via iAfrica

The rapid expansion of AI-powered mass surveillance systems across Africa is violating citizens’ right to privacy and having a chilling effect on civil society, according to a new report by the Institute of Development Studies co-authored by researchers from the African Digital Rights Network. At least $2 billion has been spent by 11 African governments […]

South Africa

Microsoft Plans to Train 3 Million Africans on AI This Year as It Competes With China’s DeepSeek

Today at 11:45 AM, via iAfrica

Microsoft Corp. is stepping up its push for AI adoption across Africa, announcing plans to train 3 million people on its technology this year as it competes with China’s DeepSeek for customers in the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population. The Redmond, Washington-based company will pursue the training initiative in partnership with schools, universities and other […]

Science/Tech

ICASA council looks to fill four vacancies

Today at 11:53 AM, via ITWeb

Parliament’s portfolio committee invites nominations to fill vacancies on the council of the Independent Communications Authority of SA.

Motoring

Fuel restrictions hit South Africa

Today at 08:21 AM, via TopAuto

At least two suppliers in South Africa have begun limiting the sale of diesel to high-volume customers.

Health

Food Stamp Recipients Sue Over Bans on Sugary Drinks

Yesterday at 22:44 PM, via New York Times

In suing to halt restrictions in five states, the plaintiffs argued that the Trump administration violated laws authorizing SNAP and governing changes in policies.