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South Africa

Carving out a better future for SA’s youth

Today at 09:51 AM, via SAnews

Carving out a better future for SA’s youth

As South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela says the task ahead is clear: to create opportunities for the country’s youth through education, skills development and pathways into employment.“For millions of young people, access...

Africa

Ethiopia’s Tsegay handed four-month doping ban

Friday at 15:46 PM, via BBC News

Former two-time world champion Gudaf Tsegay is banned for four months after admitting the presence of a prohibited substance in an out-of-competition test.

Sport

Latest report: New Kaizer Chiefs coach signs

Today at 10:04 AM, via The South African

Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly closed in on the appointment of Fernando Da Cruz as the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Sport

Cauley wins Canadian Open to complete comeback

Today at 09:06 AM, via BBC News

Bud Cauley wins the Canadian Open to capture his first PGA Tour title and complete a remarkable comeback eight years after his career was derailed by a car accident.

Education

South Africa: Nsfas, Siu Welcome Ruling On Student Funding Payment Contracts

Today at 08:59 AM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) have welcomed a judgment by the Western Cape High Court declaring procurement processes and service agreements related to the student funding payment system unlawful and invalid.

Education

Rwanda: Inside Mechanism to Produce More Female Science Teachers

Today at 08:20 AM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] Persistent gender disparities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education at upper secondary level continue to hinder efforts to increase the number of women pursuing science teaching careers, according to the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB).

Lifestyle

Helen Zille tries her hand at DJing [video]

Yesterday at 23:33 PM, via The South African

From snorkeling in pot holes, to spinning the decks: Here’s what Helen Zille has been getting up to during her mayoral campaign.

Entertainment

Goss fires back at Bafana critics

Today at 10:13 AM, via The Citizen

‘From people you played with, you don’t expect those people to say such negative stuff,’ said the Bafana goalkeeper.

Science/Tech

Trump Announces United States And Iran Agree To End The War Immediately

Today at 10:12 AM, via Tech Financials

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end their war, declaring the deal “complete” and ordering the immediate lifting of the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. (Source: npr.org) In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, 15 […]

Science/Tech

Three Good News Signals, One Unfinished Task: Unlocking Investment

Today at 10:08 AM, via Tech Financials

Three pieces of good news arrived last week, and they all point in the same direction. GDP growth beat forecasts. The World Bank ranked Durban the most improved port in the world. And Fitch upgraded South Africa’s credit rating for the first time in 20 years. The reform agenda is starting to deliver real results. […]

Science/Tech

How App-First Betting Platforms Are Reshaping South Africa’s R1.5-Trillion Wagering Market In 2026

Today at 10:03 AM, via Tech Financials

South Africa’s wagering market has grown into a R1.5-trillion business over the past several years, and the structural shifts that drove that growth have come predominantly from the app-first betting platforms that dominate the market in 2026. The conversation is no longer confined to operator press releases or trade-magazine coverage. It plays out in the […]