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Roof repairs won’t stop the Boks

Today at 06:49 AM, via Mail & Guardian

By Unati Peter, Acting CEO of the Mandela Bay Development Agency Visit Mandela Bay Development press office When high winds and heavy rains tore a section of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium roof early in May, many residents asked the same question: will we still see the Springboks in June? That concern was natural. The […]

South Africa

Government to relocate refugee reception centres closer to borders

Yesterday at 21:34 PM, via SAnews

Government to relocate refugee reception centres closer to borders

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will undertake a phased relocation of refugee reception centres to border posts, starting with the Tshwane centre this year.

“Many other countries have refugee reception centres close to the place where refugees enter the country seeking asylum or refuge,” the President...

Education

Ghana: Ghana Wants Learner-Centred Classrooms – but Many Teachers Still Favour Old Methods

Today at 07:03 AM, via AllAfrica

[The Conversation Africa] Across Africa, countries are redesigning school curricula to prepare children for the demands of the 21st century. These reforms aim to nurture creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving rather than rote memorisation in schools. Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa and Zambia have made changes, and Ghana is part of the movement too.

Lifestyle

Trevor Noah to host World Cup watch parties

Yesterday at 23:24 PM, via The South African

Football and funnies: South African comedian Trevor Noah is venturing into soccer commentary with a few of his pals…

Entertainment

Right to strike ruling hailed

Today at 07:05 AM, via The Citizen

‘At the domestic level, the decision reaffirms SA’s constitutional commitment to protect the rights of workers.’

Entertainment

Relief or ruin for struggling towns?

Today at 07:00 AM, via The Citizen

Municipal arrears debt to Eskom now amounts to R114 billion, which poses an existential threat to the utility.

Entertainment

Populist barrage fuels division

Today at 06:50 AM, via The Citizen

These desperate attacks on America’s allies are not only a diversionary action.

Entertainment

Take buffalo by the horns

Today at 06:45 AM, via The Citizen

The question is whether the GNU parties have the nerve to bring down the rogue beast.

Science/Tech

Texas Grid Flags Risks As Data Centers, Crypto Sites Fail Voltage Tests

Today at 06:34 AM, via Slashdot

Reuters reports:Several large data centers and crypto facilities planning to connect to the Texas power grid ahead of peak summer demand have failed key reliability tests, raising the risk of power outages just as electricity use hits its seasonal high, according to the state grid operator… Unlike traditional industrial customers, which tend to draw electricity steadily and predictably, data...

Science/Tech

Police Sued After Imprisoning Innocent Man Placed Near Violent Crime By Flock License Plate Reader

Today at 03:34 AM, via Slashdot

“When Hugo Parra was arrested last year on felony charges, his pleas of innocence fell on deaf ears,” reports the Times of San Diego:San Diego police had a description of the Alfa Romeo car he was riding in [but no license plate number] and a witness who identified him during a curbside lineup as the man who brandished a handgun in Golden Hill. They had also checked the city’s automatic license...

Health

Are you feeling overwhelmed?

Friday at 19:57 PM, via BBC News

Kimberley Wilson gives some tips on how to deal with feeling overwhelmed.