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New national tax looms over South Africa

Today at 11:23 AM, via Daily Investor

South Africa extended the deadline for public comment on a proposed 20% online-gambling tax due to requests for more time.

South Africa

Matrics urged to register for second chance programme by 16 February

Today at 10:49 AM, via SAnews

Matrics urged to register for second chance programme by 16 February

The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Sipho Hlomuka, has encouraged learners who did not meet the requirements for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations to take advantage of the department’s Second Chance Programme.

Hlomuka said the programme offers learners a valuable opportunity to rewrite...

South Africa

Vaal Dam storage levels remain strong despite slight decrease

Today at 10:23 AM, via SAnews

Vaal Dam storage levels remain strong despite slight decrease

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has revealed that the Vaal Dam, one of South Africa’s most critical reservoirs, continues to perform strongly with storage levels remaining above capacity this week. 

According to the department, the latest assessment indicates that the Vaal Dam has recorded a slight decrease,...

Business

Here is the expected petrol price for February

Today at 11:00 AM, via BusinessTech

Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that petrol and diesel users in South Africa are lining up for a big cut to pricing in the new year.

Science/Tech

Science Is Best Communicated Through Identity And Culture – How Researchers Are Ensuring STEM Serves Their Communities

Today at 09:24 AM, via Tech Financials

Lived experiences shape how science is conducted. This matters because who gets to speak for science steers which problems are prioritized, how evidence is translated into practice and who ultimately benefits from scientific advances. For researchers whose communities have not historically been represented in science – including many people of color, LGBTQ+ and first-generation scientists […]