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R2,000 per month relief for South African homeowners

Today at 12:36 PM, via Daily Investor

With improving affordability, lower deposit requirements, and easing interest rates, 2026 is shaping up to be a promising year for South African homebuyers, particularly first-timers.

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University of Pretoria opens doors to nearly 10,000 first-years

Today at 12:21 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Thousands of first-year students and their families filled the University of Pretoria’s Hillcrest campus on Saturday as the institution officially welcomed at least 9,700 undergraduates for the start of the 2026 academic year.

South Africa

President Ramaphosa to address Innovative Building Technologies Summit

Today at 12:15 PM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa to address Innovative Building Technologies Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday deliver a keynote address at the Innovative Building Technologies (IBTs) Summit, taking place at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg.

The two-day summit brings together government, the building and construction industry, academia, investors and civil society to advance...

South Africa

DCS disciplines officials over 2025 Pollsmoor, Oudtshoorn prison incidents

Today at 12:01 PM, via SAnews

DCS disciplines officials over 2025 Pollsmoor, Oudtshoorn prison incidents

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is expected to institute disciplinary proceedings against senior managers and officials implicated in several – but unrelated – incidents at correctional facilities.

This was announced by DCS National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale during a media briefing in...

Sport

Rose sets tournament record in Torrey Pines win – highlights

Today at 12:20 PM, via BBC News

England’s Justin Rose clinched a dominant win at the Farmers Insurance Open in a new tournament record score. He signed for a two-under-par 70 to finish seven clear of the field on 23 under and claim his 13th PGA Tour title.

Education

Kenya: Ruto Defends Education Reforms As He Launches Nyota Programme in Kisumu

Today at 12:39 PM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] Kisumu — President William Ruto on Monday used the launch of the NYOTA programme in Kisumu to mount a robust defence of his administration’s education reforms, saying his government is deliberately fixing a broken system inherited from the previous regime.

Education

Liberia: Boakai Jr. Declares Education Liberia’s Ultimate Equalizer

Today at 11:48 AM, via AllAfrica

[New Dawn] The junior son of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Jr., has stressed that education remains the only viable pathway to Liberia’s progress, describing it as the true equalizer that empowers individuals to rise and stand on their own merit.

Education

South Africa: Move to Strengthen Global Alignment in Higher Education Sector

Today at 07:28 AM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Higher Education and Training is in the process of conducting a sector-wide workshop on international relations, which is aimed at strengthening coherence and strategic alignment across the higher education and training sector.

Education

South Africa: Committee to Visit Walter Sisulu University’s Komani Campus

Today at 07:26 AM, via AllAfrica

[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education will tomorrow continue with its oversight programme with on-site visit to the Walter Sisulu University to assess the state of readiness of the university for the 2026 academic year.

Science/Tech

How is Technology Used in Cricket?

Today at 12:33 PM, via Tech Financials

Cricket is a sport in which the use of technology can be implemented in different ways, both to ensure the correct decision of the umpires on the plays, to provide a good experience for the fans, and in the study of the motor action of the body when playing it. What is Cricket? Cricket has […]

Science/Tech

Checkers making a killing with Sixty60

Today at 12:29 PM, via MyBroadband

Shoprite has released an operational update for the half-year ended 28 December 2025, revealing strong growth for Checkers Sixty60.

Science/Tech

SA Auto Industry At Crossroads: Cheap Imports Threaten Future

Today at 12:10 PM, via Tech Financials

Government must urgently finalise new energy vehicles policy, refine tariffs and deploy anti-dumping measures to protect vehicle manufacturers. Balancing China as a critical trading partner with protecting domestic jobs requires sophisticated policy, supporting Chinese manufacturers who invest in local production like Chery’s Rosslyn acquisition, whilst deploying anti-dumping measures against...

Health

The Wonder Drug That’s Plaguing Sports

Today at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

Ostarine held the promise of profound medical treatments. Something unexpected happened on the way to F.D.A. approval.