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South Africa

Government gazettes bill to strengthen response to illegal land occupations

Today at 14:51 PM, via SAnews

Government gazettes bill to strengthen response to illegal land occupations

Government has published the Prevention of Illegal Eviction (PIE) from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill, which seeks to empower municipalities, State entities, and private property owners to respond more decisively to illegal occupations and evictions.

The bill, now published in the Government...

World

Mediators push to extend U.S.-Iran ceasefire

Today at 13:45 PM, via NPR

Pakistan said it expected to host a second round of US-Iran negotiations to end the war, but did not say when or where the meetings would take place.

Education

How will attitudes change if students like me aren’t taught the truth about British colonial history? | Astrid Barltrop

Today at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

The skewed perspectives in my A-level curriculum are staggering. Until that changes, harmful ideas about race and migration will live on

Astrid Barltrop is the winner of the 2026 Emerging Voices award (16-18 category) and a year 13 student in Oxfordshire

“Lord Cromer was a successful consul-general of Egypt. To what extent do you agree?” I read this essay prompt in my A-level history class,...

Science/Tech

While Laws Develop, South Africa’s Online Betting Regulators And Operators Are Turning To Tech For Unity

Today at 15:23 PM, via Tech Financials

Rather than merely waiting for the slower pace of legislative alignment across provinces, the online betting industry is looking toward “technical harmonisation” as a precursor to legal change. In this scenario, technology serves as the bridge that allows both sides to meet in the middle. While the global iGaming landscape often struggles with fragmented rules […]

Science/Tech

Vuma Connects 1,000 Schools To Fibre, Unlocking Digital Access For Learners Across SA

Today at 14:28 PM, via Tech Financials

Vuma, a Maziv company, has reached a significant national milestone, connecting 1,000 schools across South Africa to fibre, unlocking digital resources and new opportunities for teaching and learning. The milestone was marked today at Molamo Primary School in Limpopo, where government leaders, educators and industry stakeholders gathered to reflect on the role connectivity is playing […]

Motoring

Better news about petrol prices this May

Today at 08:10 AM, via TopAuto

The projected petrol price increase for May has dropped over the past week, though petrol and diesel are still facing significant hikes.