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SOWETAN | Shortage of inspectors a governance failure

Today at 11:52 AM, via SowetanLIVE

These are not mere administrative lapses. They point to governance failures with direct ramifications for public safety, regulatory compliance and SA’s fragile democratic project.

Politics

SA mourns Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota

Today at 00:00 AM, via Mail & Guardian

The Congress of the People co-founder was lauded for his principled positions ‘even in the face of criticism and humiliation’ and for being outspoken against corruption

Education

Vice-chancellor calls for review into student loans for those without A-levels

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

Adam Tickell, of University of Birmingham, says money is loaned to people who ‘are not really capable of graduating’

A leading vice-chancellor has questioned whether students without A-levels should be eligible for government-backed student loans, as part of an effort to solve England’s university funding crisis.

Adam Tickell, vice-chancellor of the University of Birmingham, said universities...

Science/Tech

Weight-loss jab could be made for $3 a month, study finds

Today at 11:00 AM, via The Guardian

Cheap semaglutide, the drug in Ozempic and Wegovy, could help millions with diabetes and obesity in 160 countries

Weight-loss jabs such as Wegovy and Ozempic could be made for just $3 a month, according to new analysis, potentially making the treatment available to millions in poorer countries as patents expire.

More than a billion people live with obesity worldwide, with rates rising fast in...

Science/Tech

Vodacom Launches Third Cohort Of The UN Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator

Today at 10:56 AM, via Tech Financials

Today, Vodacom launched the 2026 cohort of the UN Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator at Vodacom World in Johannesburg, welcoming 98 young professionals from across Africa to develop commercially viable business solutions aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a three-time Top Employer and consistent top-ranked participant in the prestigious global...