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SPATIAL APARTHEID TRAP: Why SA parents are faking addresses to flee failing schools

Today at 11:37 AM, via Daily Maverick

Recent data reveal that more than 50% of applications in some high-demand feeder zones contain fraudulent address information as parents bypass the law to escape dysfunctional township schools. While the Bela Act threatens jail for these ‘admissions fugitives’, education activists argue that the real crime is a system of spatial apartheid that continues to trap the poor in broken schools.

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Social unrest warning for South Africa

Today at 11:31 AM, via Daily Investor

South Africa faces a rising risk of social unrest if economic growth remains weak, with slowing reform progress potentially keeping growth below 1% in the near future.

South Africa

Sage Ai Arrives In Africa And The Middle East, Helping SMBs Reduce Admin And Unlock Growth

Today at 11:40 AM, via iAfrica

Sage (FTSE: SGE), a global leader in accounting, finance, HR and payroll technology, today announced the rollout of Sage Ai (AI) across its solutions in South Africa, select pan African markets, and the Middle East, introducing a new generation of trusted, human-first artificial intelligence (AI) designed to remove administrative burden, strengthen compliance confidence and...

South Africa

SAWS issues a warning for disruptive rain

Today at 11:21 AM, via SAnews

SAWS issues a warning for disruptive rain

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has advised that cloudy and cool conditions are expected over the north-eastern parts of South Africa from Thursday into the weekend, with a possibility of isolated to scattered rain and showers. 

The forecasts indicate that the Lowveld of Limpopo and Mpumalanga may experience disruptive rain that may...

Business

Two small towns carrying South Africa’s economy under threat

Today at 10:30 AM, via BusinessTech

The conflict in the Middle East has caused major shipping and port delays, which is bad news for two of South Africa’s towns whose ports are vital hubs in the country’s logistics network and economy.

Science/Tech

The end of point-in-time security

Today at 11:06 AM, via ITWeb

Continuous attacker-led validation can expose real attack paths and help prioritise remediation, says Andrew Parsons, product manager at Blue Turtle.

Motoring

Fuel restrictions hit South Africa

Today at 08:21 AM, via TopAuto

At least two suppliers in South Africa have begun limiting the sale of diesel to high-volume customers.

Health

Food Stamp Recipients Sue Over Bans on Sugary Drinks

Yesterday at 22:44 PM, via New York Times

In suing to halt restrictions in five states, the plaintiffs argued that the Trump administration violated laws authorizing SNAP and governing changes in policies.