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EDUCATION REFORM: Government phases out outdated qualifications to boost graduate employability
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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LISTEN | Here are ‘outdated’ courses the department of higher education is discontinuing
The department of higher education is phasing out outdated qualifications for work-based learning

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‘A van was set alight and pushed towards my home’
Twelve police officers were injured and 16 arrests were made in the second night of unrest in Northern Ireland.
South Africa
Madlanga Commission dons Bafana jersey ahead of World Cup game
Madlanga Commission dons Bafana jersey ahead of World Cup game
In support of the Bafana Bafana opening match against Mexico at the FIFA World Cup, the Madlanga Commission on Thursday donned their Bafana jerseys.“As you all see, today we, the entire Commission, are donning the Bafana Bafana jersey. Since today is the opening of Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, it is fitting...
South Africa
Pre-2009 qualifications remain valid, says Manamela
Pre-2009 qualifications remain valid, says Manamela
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has moved to reassure South Africans that qualifications obtained before 2009 remain valid and continue to be officially recognised, despite ongoing reforms to the country’s qualifications system.
Addressing a media briefing on developments relating to the National Qualifications...

South Africa
Maroto sentenced to 20 years after explosives bust at Beitbridge
Zimbabwean truck driver gets 20 years imprisonment for smuggle explosives worth R1 million

South Africa
GP Traffic Chief confesses to knowing of drug truck before bust
Mashaba says he knew by Thursday night that a possible drug trafficking will happen on Friday

World
A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff
The BBC’s Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

World
Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing
Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.

World
Watch: Historic US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance
The Trump administration in 2025 paused the use of the famous Haskell Library’s main entrance on the US side, which had been used by both countries for decades.

World
An Everest guide’s miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry
Why was a cook leading clients up the world’s highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

Africa
Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises
Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.

Africa
When will an African side win the World Cup?
Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Africa
Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?
Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Africa
Ghanaian women defy odds to get Cambridge degrees
Scholarships help three women who grew up in poverty complete master’s qualifications in the UK.
Business
Business
Business
Business

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Day 118 | 11 June
The Madlanga Commission into crime, political interference and corruption continues hearing witness.

Politics
MPs question Major General Rhoode’s conduct in Phala Phala matter
The Phala Phala farm burglary came under scrutiny from the Portfolio Committee on Police.

Politics
MKP says worried about possible political killings ahead of elections
Sibonelo Nomvalo says the MK P believes some of its members are being targeted for political reasons

Politics
Nyhontso to take legal action against March and March’s Ndabandaba
Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso set to take legal action againsts social activist Nkosinathi Ndabandaba

Sport
O’Neill safest of safe bets as Celtic opt against another gamble
Celtic may be accused of short-termism but have chosen the path of least resistance by sticking with proven winner Martin O’Neill as manager, writes Tom English.

Sport
Defence coach Edwards negotiating France exit
Shaun Edwards’ departure from France’s national team is being negotiated after nearly seven years on their staff.

Sport
WATCH: Springbok stars send message to Bafana Bafana
Several Springbok players have sent well wishes to Bafana Bafana on the eve of the team’s World Cup opener on Thursday.

Sport
The World Cup is bigger than ever – and BBC Sport has an app to match
BBC Sport are launching a new, improved app experience for the Fifa World Cup 2026
Education
Liberia: Aitb Launches Major Tvet Capacity-Building Training
[Liberian Observer] The Agricultural and Industrial Training Bureau (AITB), the technical and administrative secretariat of the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NCTVET), is set to convene a two-day national capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening Liberia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector and aligning skills development...
Education
Nigeria: Tech Academy Partners Real Estate Firm to Empower Graduates With International Trade Certifications
[Vanguard] 8Over 40 youths receive CPD UK accreditation and Ministry of Labour trade test certificates
Education
Nigeria: Lasu Secures Tetfund’s N3b for Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence, Others
[Leadership] Lagos State University (LASU) has secured a grant of N3 billion from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to establish a Centre of Excellence on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Cyber Sciences (ARCS) in Southwest Nigeria.
Education
Zimbabwe: Seven Dead As Kombi Carrying Schoolchildren Catches Fire
[New Zimbabwe] SEVEN people reportedly died after suffering burns when the commuter omnibus they were travelling in caught fire in Gweru this Wednesday.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
‘Time Out’ ranks Cape Town among world’s best food cities
Local food, culture, and creative industries are surging globally, with recent ‘Time Out’ rankings spotlighting the country as a top destination for world-class dining and lifestyle experiences.

Entertainment
More than farming: Township skills initiative equips youth for work and business
Nearly 4.7 million young South Africans are unemployed, while the youth unemployment rate sits at almost 61%

Entertainment
AKA-Tibz murder: Judge unhappy with delay amid legal action threat over accused’s detention
Trial proceedings in the high-profile murder case of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and businessman Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane have been pushed…

Entertainment
‘One part of me is genuinely upset with myself’: DJ Fresh explains abrupt departure from 938 radio
The DJ joined the station when it launched in 2025.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
The Best E-Readers of 2026: Kobo, Kindle
These WIRED-tested ebook readers let you take your library anywhere.

Science/Tech
Anthropic vs OpenAI and the bitter battle for the future of AI
The Sam Altman, Dario Amodei feud is shaping AI’s biggest products – and now Wall Street’s biggest listings.
Science/Tech
Fully Autonomous Drones Have Killed Human Soldiers For the First Time
Longtime Slashdot reader MattSparkes shares a report from NewScientist, captioned: “For years we’ve had unconfirmed reports, rumors, hints… now we know.” From the report: Fully autonomous drones with no human oversight have killed soldiers on the battlefield for the first time. This is according to a senior figure in the Ukrainian defense industry, marking a watershed moment in warfare. The...

Science/Tech
YouTube Appears to Be Making Money Off of Sanctioned Iranians’ Accounts
New research suggests that dozens of monetized YouTube channels are run by people and organizations that the US government has sanctioned for their ties to Tehran.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
What Does ‘Triggered’ Really Mean?
This popular term is often misused, experts say, which may cause more harm than good.

Health
What’s really going on in your gut?
The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!?
Health
Medicare Advantage Plans Often Deny Seniors Access to Special Care, Analysis Shows
Two reports by U.S. investigators reveal how Medicare Advantage is quick to reject requests for short-term nursing home or inpatient rehab services.
Health
‘Clumsy Diplomacy’: Inside the U.S.-Kenya Feud Over an Ebola Camp
Hundreds of Kenyans have marched through the streets to oppose a quarantine facility that would be reserved exclusively for American patients.