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Education overhaul: What South Africans in top expat destination need to know
South Africans living in or moving to this popular expat destination will face a radically overhauled high school curriculum from 2028.
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South Africans living in or moving to this popular expat destination will face a radically overhauled high school curriculum from 2028.

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Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.

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Amin Abdullah, one of three men killed in the attack, is said to have saved lives in the shooting.
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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed on Tuesday morning that it has served Mkhulise Ntaba with a suspension letter.

South Africa
Residents of KwaMbonambi call for urgent intervention at Sokhulu Clinic, alleging negligence…

South Africa
COJ continues by-law enforcement operations targeting unpaid municipal services in the inner city.

South Africa
The farmers say their livestock is infected by stray buffaloes that roam the area.
South Africa
National Orders recipients honoured for shaping democratic South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the recipients of the 2026 National Orders as men and women whose contributions have helped shape a democratic South Africa founded on equality, justice and dignity for all.
Jubilation, applause and a celebratory atmosphere marked the occasion at the Sefako Makgatho...

World
Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.

World
San Diego authorities are investigating a deadly shooting at a mosque as a hate crime. And, Trump dropped his lawsuit against the IRS, paving the way for an “anti-weaponization fund.”

World
The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.

World
In tennis, clay has a reputation for being one of the harder surfaces to play on. But a few pros shared some of their tips for staying sharp.

Africa
The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.

Africa
A bank that ceased operations more than two decades ago is seeking compensation from Malawi that could approach a 10th of the country’s annual budget, following a court ruling that regulators illegally revoked its licence

Africa
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

Africa
New research links rural solar adoption to mobile money use, while raising concerns about inequality

Business
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, says South Africa needs to fast-track the establishment of a new state-owned company to address fuel price shocks.
Business

Business
South Africa’s government is preparing to crack down on households with boreholes.

Business
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) play a critical role in South Africa’s economy, driving job creation, innovation, and growth across industries. But in today’s environment, running a business is not just about growth – it’s about navigating pressure.

Politics
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has axed Nhlamulo Ndhlela as its national spokesperson and MP with immediate effect, appointing the former editor of ‘The Star’, Sifiso Mahlangu, as his replacement

Politics
National Orders are the highest civilian honours that South Africa bestows on its citizens.

Politics
The announcement was made during a media briefing in Durban on Monday evening.

Politics
The party says Sipho ‘ES’ Mbatha is alleged to have extorted money from individuals.

Sport
The top-priced ticket for next year’s Rugby World Cup final will exceed £1,000 for the first time in the tournament’s history.

Sport
Scotland face Haiti on 14 June in their first World Cup match since 1998 – but can you name all 26 players in Steve Clarke’s squad?

Sport
Relebohile Mofokeng admitted Durban City made life difficult for Orlando Pirates after the Buccaneers were held to a frustrating goalless draw.

Sport
Nat Sciver-Brunt is a huge fitness concern for England before the home T20 World Cup after the captain was ruled out of the series against New Zealand and India with a calf injury.
Education
[Leadership] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised candidates to remain patient as it has yet to activate the printing of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) original result slips.
Education
[Premium Times] The UniAbuja student won the inter-varsity debate competition, earning the highest points ahead of five other finalists.
Education
[Liberian Observer] More than 750 high school students from across Liberia gathered in Gbarnga, Bong County over the weekend for what educators are calling a groundbreaking moment in the country’s science education journey — Liberia’s first-ever student-led Chemistry Symposium.
Education
[Namibian] University students have raised serious concerns over delayed Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) non-tuition payments, which they say threaten their education and daily survival.

Lifestyle
A Gauteng man says he is too old for employment but too young for the old age SASSA pension, leaving him struggling on R370 a month.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
The SRD grant is a monthly payment administered by SASSA to assist unemployed and financially vulnerable people in South Africa.

Entertainment
A ‘use it or lose it’ principle would allow water licences to be revoked if they remain unused for a defined period.

Entertainment
The pair met in 2001 and have three children together.

Entertainment
There will again be a number of exciting local derbies over the festive season.

Entertainment
While the project has always been a five-year initiative, a request to amend the timeline is expected to be submitted due to delays in funding.

Science/Tech
Kenya’s high court has blocked the 15% Safaricom stake sale to Vodacom, pending a constitutional challenge.

Science/Tech
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.

Science/Tech
Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced a landmark partnership with the Western Cape Government, Department of Infrastructure to implement its AI-powered Blyncsy technology across strategic sections of the provincial road network.

Science/Tech
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider powering more than one billion health records globally, today announced that its electronic health record (EHR) solutions have been certified as Class IIa Medical Devices under Regulation (MDR) certification under Regulation (EU) 2017/745.
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Health
The state is leading the country’s reckoning with PFAS. The outcome of its suit against the federal government will affect how courts treat more than 15,000 other claims nationwide.
Health
President Trump announced the addition of 600 medicines to his online drugstore as he appeals to Americans concerned about high drug prices and affordability.
Health
Early surveillance and testing failed to identify Bundibugyo, a rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak.
Health
Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.