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BILINGUAL EDUCATION: If unfixed, new school language policy could derail SA’s literacy
If unfixed, new school language policy could derail SA’s literacy
News24 | Here are the Lotto and Lotto Plus results
Here are the Lotto and Lotto Plus results.
THE CONVERSATION: Lecturers should treat AI as their learning partner and not as a threat
A shift in mindset is necessary so that generative artificial intelligence can be used as a tool to produce graduates with the critical thinking skills that tech lacks and cannot duplicate reliably.
News24 | Conned into combat: Presidency breaks silence on SA men fighting for Russia in Ukraine
The Presidency has broken its silence on efforts to return a group of men stranded on the frontlines in Ukraine after being lured into fighting for Russia under false pretenses.
Warning for South Africans who want to buy a home
Experts warned that beautifully staged homes can conceal costly structural or maintenance issues, making it essential for South Africans to conduct thorough inspections before purchasing.
The quirky South African restaurant group started by a famous rock musician
Pablo Eggs-Go-Bar became a popular gem in Johannesburg until it closed in 2020, but the restaurant owner, a famous bassist, was determined to make a comeback.
News24 | Taxi driver hits Soweto marathon runner and tries to flee scene
A 39-year-old taxi driver was arrested on Saturday after knocking down a female runner during the annual Soweto Marathon and then attempting to flee the scene.
News24 | Four people, including well-known media personality, arrested in Russian mercenary case
Three men, who were allegedly heading to Russia to serve as mercenaries in the Russian Federation Military, were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday. A woman alleged to have facilitated their recruitment was also arrested.
Important South African industry under siege
Rising volumes of subsidised sugar imports are threatening South Africa’s sugar industry, putting thousands of jobs and rural livelihoods at risk despite strong public support for buying locally produced sugar.
News24 | Rob Houwing | Shukri’s been so smart in skirting SA’s (ongoing) weak spot
How he’s navigated around the Proteas’ Test batting shortcomings has been an especially glowing aspect of Shukri Conrad’s success, says Rob Houwing.
The most dangerous province in South Africa
Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia released the latest crime statistics for the second quarter of 2025/26.
The family behind the coffee company taking over South Africa
Rob Maud, Kirstin Maud, and Sebastian Schneider founded Motherland Coffee, one of South Africa’s most notable local coffee companies, from a living room table.
VIDEO: Watch – Big-spending DA Leader John Steenhuisen faces scrutiny
Watch – Big-spending DA Leader John Steenhuisen faces scrutiny
News24 | SA Open a hot ticket as champion Naidoo headlines return to Stellenbosch
The Sunshine Tour revealed that over 25 000 tickets have already been sold for next year’s 115th South African Open at Stellenbosch Golf Club.
Golf estates are more separatist than Orania
While the Afrikaaner-only town, Orania, frequently draws headlines, political analyst Dr Frans Cronje argues that gated residential estates are the real separatist movement.
THE WEEKEND WRAP: Trump’s g20 tantrum; Zuma’s mercenary flop; and why science says 60 is your peak
Trump’s g20 tantrum; Zuma’s mercenary flop; and why science says 60 is your peak
News24 | Riaan Manser | South Africa owes so much to the oceans and the sea
Riaan Manser will visit the SEA, or the first-ever Surf Expo Africa, which is taking place in Cape Town this weekend.
The Chinese tech giant that took on Uber in South Africa – and failed
DiDi’s heavily promoted 2021 entry into South Africa quickly collapsed as it failed to attract enough drivers or riders to challenge Uber and Bolt’s dominance. New regulatory pressures could see incumbents suffer the same fate.
News24 | Boks won’t underestimate struggling Wales as they aim for European tour clean sweep
The Springboks go into Saturday’s Test against Wales on the back of four wins in a row for their end-of-year European tour but they won’t be underestimating their struggling opponents.
Inspired by Sam Cowen: The brave things we forget to celebrate in ourselves
So, inspired by Sam, I decided to write down my own list of brave acts from this year. And maybe it will nudge you to think about yours too.