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Education

Why the student loans row is escalating and what it means for graduates

Today at 13:00 PM, via The Guardian

What is behind the growing anger over plan 2 student loans and what could reforms mean for graduates?

Pressure is building on the government to reform the student loans system, with politicians and campaigners piling in, and a minister conceding there are “problems” with the current set-up.

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Entertainment

15% of Grade 3 pupils can’t read a single word

Today at 13:32 PM, via The Citizen

The report notes that 89% of Grade 3 pupils could not read in Sepedi, 69% could not read in IsiZulu, and 67% were unable to read in Tshivenda.

Science/Tech

Salesforce Celebrates Market-Leading Performance At Annual South African Partner Summit

Today at 13:13 PM, via Tech Financials

Salesforce, the #1 AI CRM,  hosted  its Annual Partner Awards at Gold Reef City, recognising the partners who have driven exceptional performance across the market over the past financial year, and setting the tone for the year ahead. More than a celebration, the awards signal Salesforce’s deep investment in its partner ecosystem and its ambition […]

Health

Another C.D.C. Vaccine Skeptic Steps Down

Yesterday at 19:47 PM, via New York Times

Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.

Health

How a Horse Whinnies: With a Whistle and a Song

Yesterday at 18:00 PM, via New York Times

Horses, with their high-pitched whinnies, seemed to buck the trend of larger animals producing lower sounds, but a new study explains the mechanics behind the noises a horse makes.