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The DfE has announced it will raise tuition fees every year, and will bring in new V-levels after GCSEs.
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The DfE has announced it will raise tuition fees every year, and will bring in new V-levels after GCSEs.
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A coroner says some of the care Cerys Lupton-Jones was given at a mental health unit was a “shambles”.
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The agreement is the latest deal the Trump administration has struck to deport migrants to third-party countries.
South Africa
This is key to navigation aid for pilots to land the aircrafts especially in poor weather.
South Africa
Salome Scheepers told the panel that sexual harassment often reflects dynamics of dominance.
South Africa
Two teenagers have been killed in a shooting incident in Westbury, Johannesburg, on Tuesday.
South Africa
Sibam has proposed salary adjustments for all the high earners, including National coaches.
World
Japan ranks low in gender equality among developed nations. The first woman to lead the country is an ultraconservative who cites Margaret Thatcher as a role model. She also loves heavy metal.
World
US President Donald Trump threatened Hamas on Tuesday with “FAST, FURIOUS & BRUTAL” force if it does not “do what is right” as he pushes for the next, more complex, stage of a Gaza ceasefire that has already been repeatedly tested.
World
Israeli forces have pulled back to a boundary which leaves Israel in control of most of Gaza – keeping far-right ministers on Netanyahu’s side, for now.
World
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejects the idea of halting the conflict at the current contact line.
Africa
Fifteen people died in the night-time collision in the Somali region, officials tell the BBC.
Africa
The death of the veteran politician is likely to alter the political landscape, analysts say.
Africa
They say the decision “runs contrary to the desired structural change” they were seeking.
Africa
Gvernment officials have warned that Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s declaration is illegal.
Business
The departures followed a disagreement between the board and its majority shareholder over future governance.
Business
The Bank of England governor says the collapse of two US firms could be a sign of wider problems in the financial sector.
Business
The announcement sets the stage for a potential bidding war over the US media conglomerate that owns HBO, CNN and other networks.
Business
Power utility Eskom has scrapped the requirement for residential customers with rooftop solar panels to have their systems signed off by an engineer.
Politics
Godongwana will be filling for President Cyril Ramaphosa as he embarks on international visits.
Politics
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee on Tuesday.
Politics
Witness A is testifying before the Madlanga Commission.
Politics
The minister is testifying on allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Sport
Steve Tandy speaks of his excitement at being able to recall Saracens prop Rhys Carre to his first squad as Wales head coach.
Sport
Springbok legend Bryan Habana has recently found himself reminiscing on the joys of winning his first Rugby World Cup.
Sport
England must avoid a repeat of some agonising late defeats if they are to win the first Rugby League Ashes series for 22 years, says coach Shaun Wane.
Sport
Kamogelo Sebelebele scored three times in his first five matches for Orlando Pirates but has not been on target in nearly two months.
Education
School closures were the only option, but Covid lockdowns went too far – the fine line Boris Johnson treaded.
Education
The admissions policy of Kamehameha Schools gives preference to Native Hawaiians. A new lawsuit calls it “blood-based discrimination.”
Education
Former PM tells Covid inquiry that children ‘were paying a huge, huge price to protect the rest of society’
Boris Johnson laid blame on the Department for Education (DfE) over its lack of preparation for school closures at the outbreak of the pandemic, telling the Covid-19 inquiry that he assumed detailed planning was going on behind the scenes.
“We were focused on trying to delay the peak of...
Education
The former PM says lockdown rules “probably did go too far” and says children could have been exempted.
Lifestyle
Music, fashion, and star power collide as Robot Boii, Kamo Mphela, Ayanda MVP and DJ Oara turn Johannesburg into a night of pure energy.
Lifestyle
Research reveals how added flavourings like vanilla, caramel and rooibos in baby foods may shape infants’ taste preferences and future diet.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
A famous South African food brand has faced legal heat from one of its biggest competitors over a soup slogan it has used for four decades.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Science/Tech
Inflatable frog costumes are selling out following the weekend’s “No Kings” protests and to counter Trump’s demonization of US cities more broadly.
Science/Tech
The digital coin market seems to be moving from short bursts of excitement to more grounded progress. The XRP price forecast reflects this steady mood, as a friendlier tone from the SEC renews interest from major players. Ethena (ENA) is regaining attention with a 13% rise, showing confidence returning after recent swings. Still, the real […]
Science/Tech
It’s not as exciting as it once was, but the M5 MacBook Pro offers yet another breakthrough in performance.
Science/Tech
Apple lashed out at the European Union’s attempts to tame the power of Silicon Valley in the most far-reaching legal challenge of the bloc’s Big Tech antitrust rules. From a report: The iPhone maker’s lawyer Daniel Beard told the General Court in Luxembourg on Tuesday that the Digital Markets Act “imposes hugely onerous and intrusive burdens” at odds with Apple’s rights in the EU marketplace....
Motoring
Double cab arrives locally before the end of next year, likely under a different name.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
The number of people reaching 100 years old is at an all-time, according to data by the ONS.
Health
Relatives have “grave concerns” about NHS mental health services after their mum killed herself.
Health
Denise Bacon says she is experiencing improvements in her ability to walk.
Health
The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.