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South Africa

Society urged to invest in nurturing the boy child

Today at 14:11 PM, via SAnews

Society urged to invest in nurturing the boy child

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong says there is an urgent need within families, communities and society at large to invest more in nurturing the boy child.“We must teach boys, from an early age, that actions have consequences, that respect is not a sign of weakness but of strength; that discipline is an act of...

Business

SAA declares R155 million profit

Today at 16:30 PM, via BusinessTech

SAA has declared a net profit for the 2024/25 financial year, but its financial statements have missed their deadline by five months.

Business

East London and Graaff-Reinet are officially no more

Today at 15:38 PM, via BusinessTech

The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has officially gazetted the name changes for geographic features and towns in South Africa, marking the end of the road for East London and Graaff-Reinet.

Business

Another turn for petrol prices in South Africa

Today at 15:00 PM, via BusinessTech

Early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that the momentum from the stronger rand is slowing, with fuel price recoveries much lower than last month and declining.

Education

£99,987 and counting: graduates trapped by ballooning student loans

Today at 16:00 PM, via The Guardian

As their debts rise, graduates reveal how loans are reshaping careers, finances and faith in the system

Student loans: why is Martin Lewis clashing with Rachel Reeves?

Growing anger over the plight of millions of graduates saddled with ballooning student loan debts is threatening to develop into a fresh crisis for the government, with Martin Lewis leading the demands for an urgent rethink.

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Science/Tech

Europe Accuses TikTok of ‘Addictive Design’ and Pushes for Change

Today at 16:31 PM, via Slashdot

TikTok’s endless scroll of irresistible content, tailored for each person’s tastes by a well-honed algorithm, has helped the service become one of the world’s most popular apps. Now European Union regulators say those same features that made TikTok so successful are likely illegal. From a report: On Friday, the regulators released a preliminary decision that TikTok’s infinite scroll, auto-play...

Health

Federal Vaccine Advisers Take Aim at Covid Shots

Today at 17:00 PM, via New York Times

One panelist accused the F.D.A. of withholding data on potential harms. The advisers also are reviewing research on vaccines given to pregnant women.