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.
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.
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...
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...
The threat of Iran laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway through which about 20% of the world’s oil supply travels — is raising fresh fears about global oil prices.
Lebanon said an Israeli strike on central Beirut’s seafront killed at least seven people, another attack in the heart of the capital as Iran-backed Hezbollah launched more missiles at Israel.
China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development across the continent
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.
The award, one of the most prestigious in the field of American history, honors “scope, significance, depth of research and richness of interpretation.”
New York City will start offering free child care for 2-year-olds this fall. A question for the Mamdani administration is whether it will be available past 2:30 p.m.
Its convenience can’t be beat in hotels, Airbnbs, and campsites, but AeroPress’ clever portable coffee maker is also excellent for a quick cup at home when a whole pot would be too much.
In suing to halt restrictions in five states, the plaintiffs argued that the Trump administration violated laws authorizing SNAP and governing changes in policies.
The move is designed to keep the doors of the clinic open, and is a reflection of the increasingly blurred lines between the beauty industry and health care.