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South Africa

Foreign Ministers call for the protection and safety of Gaza aid flotilla

Today at 15:15 PM, via SAnews

Foreign Ministers call for the protection and safety of Gaza aid flotilla

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs from several countries have expressed concern for the safety of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which involves citizens from their countries and carries critical aid to Gaza.

Global Sumud Flotilla is an international, civil society-led maritime initiative launched in June this year,...

South Africa

Gauteng law enforcement intensifies operations

Today at 14:37 PM, via SAnews

Gauteng law enforcement intensifies operations

The Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) has intensified its high-impact stop-and-search operations as part of the province’s broader strategy to tackle criminality, lawlessness and strengthen compliance with traffic laws.

Between 8 and 14 September 2025, the unit’s officers conducted a number of stop-and-search operations throughout...

Africa

Are we using the wrong world map?

Yesterday at 13:44 PM, via BBC News

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

Sport

Tounekti not viewing Celtic as a stepping stone

Today at 16:25 PM, via BBC News

Deadline-day signing Sebastian Tounekti is not viewing Celtic as a stepping stone to one of Europe’s top leagues and insists “I see myself being here for many years”.

Education

Sweden to implement nationwide mobile phone ban in schools

Today at 14:23 PM, via The Guardian

From autumn 2026 all schools and after-school clubs must collect and hold students’ phones until the end of the day

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Sweden is to implement a nationwide mobile phone ban in all schools in an attempt to improve security and study conditions for students.

From the next school year, starting in autumn 2026, it will be compulsory for all schools and after-school clubs to...

Education

Nigeria: 9psb Harps Financial Education At Lca Summer Camp

Today at 13:44 PM, via AllAfrica

[This Day] It its bid to drive financial literacy and youth empowerment, 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), recently conducted a financial literacy training session at the Liberty Career Academy (LCA) Summer Camp, engaging young minds with practical knowledge and essential life skills to confidently manage their finances and build a foundation for long-term financial success.

Lifestyle

Queen Camilla misses Duchess of Kent’s funeral

Today at 16:29 PM, via The South African

King Charles attended the funeral of the Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral, while Queen Camilla missed the service due to sinusitis.

Lifestyle

Legacy: How Robert Redford shaped modern film

Today at 15:52 PM, via The South African

Robert Redford, the legendary Oscar-winning actor and director, passed away peacefully at his home near Provo, Utah, at the age of 89.

Health

Let’s have a conversation about periods

Today at 07:47 AM, via BBC News

Three teenage girls talk to 5 Live about the importance of safe and open conversations on topics such as hormones, periods and mental health.