Youth Day in Soweto: Your must-do June 16 guide
It’s been 50 years since the 1976 Soweto uprising, and this weekend Jozi My Jozi invites people to spend a symbolic 76 hours in Soweto. We’ll be spending the weekend there and hope you will join us.
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In a bid to improve graduate employability and align education with workplace needs, the Department of Higher Education and Training has reviewed 1,475 pre-2009 “legacy” qualifications as part of a major transition towards occupational qualifications that include practical work experience.
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News24 | Ukraine police chief accuses Russia of using girls for ‘planned murders’
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In a rare break from the usual sea of dark suits, the commissioners and evidence leaders at the Madlanga Commission arrived decked out in Bafana Bafana colours on Thursday, showing their support for South Africa before the Fifa World Cup 2026 opener against Mexico.
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Paul the octopus made headlines 16 years ago for his ‘superpower’ in predicting football results. Now, Cherry, the Two Oceans Aquarium’s resident octopus, has made her own prediction for Thursday night’s opening game between Bafana Bafana and Mexico.
Military helicopter crash in Pakistani Kashmir killed 22, security sources say
At least 22 personnel were killed in Wednesday’s military helicopter crash in Pakistani Kashmir, security sources said on Thursday, as funeral processions were held in the territory’s capital Muzaffarabad.
Sweden drops plan to lower age of criminal responsibility to 13 years old
Sweden’s right of centre government will drop its controversial plan to cut the age of criminal responsibility to 13-years-old from the current 15-years-old, it said on Thursday.
Rapper Emtee granted bail after spending a night behind bars
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German union calls for swift action to secure VW’s Osnabrueck plant
Workers at Volkswagen’s plant in Osnabrueck say they expect swift action from management to secure the future of the site ahead of the scheduled end of production next year.
Iran war likely to spike Ethiopia’s spending in next financial year
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Ten-year-old American fashion designer shuttles between school and runways
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