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SPONSORED: To celebrate its 120 years of excellence Rhodes University will be honouring its rich academic history while looking to the future on how they can advance higher education and research in South Africa. | Rhodes University
To celebrate 120 years of excellence, Rhodes University is honouring its rich academic history by launching RU120 - a year-long celebration of its status as one of the countryâs top institutions of higher learning.
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The back-to-school grind is not for the faint of heart â especially when youâre a parent. We caught up with work-from-home logistics manager and supermom Kim von Brandis to find out how she does it all.
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SPONSORED: Watch as we catch up with postgrad student Zaid Karjikar who brings brains and brawn in pursuing his masterâs degree in civil engineering with the help of his trusty Mac and Apple devices. | iStore
Watch as we catch up with postgrad student Zaid Karjikar who brings brains and brawn in pursuing his masterâs degree in civil engineering with the help of his trusty Mac and Apple devices.
SPONSORED: There are a few core skills, including tech skills, that your child will learn and acquire over their educational journey from grades R to 12 â hereâs how iPad can help them at every phase. | iStore
There are a few core skills, including tech skills, that your child will learn and acquire over their educational journey from grades R to 12 â hereâs how iPad can help them at every phase.
SPONSORED: We caught up with university film student, Mogamad Zain Tape, to find out how he preps for the academic year with the support of his Apple Mac. | iStore
We caught up with university film student, Mogamad Zain Tape, to find out how he preps for the academic year with the support of his Apple Mac.
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SPONSORED: Itâs Back to School and University time at iStore, where you can save on the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro of your choice, from now until the end of March. | iStore
Itâs Back to School and University time at iStore, where you can save on the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro of your choice, from now until the end of March.
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SPONSORED: Digitisation and continued technological advancements have brought about new ways for businesses to reach broader markets, making it important for SMEs (Small and medium-sized enterprises) to leverage these digital tools to enhance their shipping capabilities. | FedEx
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SPONSORED: From the intuitive iPad to the robust MacBook, Apple's suite of devices is designed to cater to the diverse needs of the educational community and stands firm as beacons of innovation for success in a tech-driven future. | iStore
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, Apple products stand as beacons of innovation, offering students and teachers alike the tools to succeed in a tech-driven future. From the intuitive iPad to the robust MacBook, Apple's suite of devices is designed to cater to the diverse needs of the educ...
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SPONSORED: Through the Nedbank Sports Trust, more than 2 000 children in the Western Cape have been able to build childhood memories through a special cycling programme. | Nedbank
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Meet techy Reeza Odendaal â find out how she brings the brains and puts her unwavering trust in Apple products to bring the might when spending her days deep in programmatic work.
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Rand Water announced the release of insects into the Vaal River to help kill off water hyacinth and water lettuce plants. It said it was also using glyphosate, a herbicide, to kill the invasive and highly problematic weeds. They released the insects onto the floating mass, but it would take a while to kill the plants. Environmentalists worry about what effect this chemical might have on the environment. The invasive species from South America have flourished at an alarming rate in the Vaal because of a sewage spill. Rand Water said their team were physically removing the tangled weeds, but the floating mass doubled in size every two weeks. Get the full story via the link in our bio now.
SAFA president Danny Jordaan was coy on how much the Bafana Bafana players will be paid in bonuses, but said theyâll be getting a share of the money earned from the third-place finish at the 2023 African Cup of Nations. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) president Julius Malema took a swipe at him, saying he should have made the finance commitment a public one. âWhat theyâre going to get must be said in public so it can be judged whether theyâll get their money or not,â Malema said. âIf it is not said in public and it is said in some private arrangement and instead of getting R1 million, each player gets R500 000, from where they can say, âwe never said we were going to give you R1 millionâ. City Press reported on Sunday that the team is set to share half of the R47 million rand pot of gold for finishing third, meaning they are set to get at least R1 million each. Jordaan, who is never comfortable with being asked about financial matters in public and indeed was when pressed on the matter in the press conference later in the morning, said the players will be paid for their efforts. Get the full story via the link in our bio now.
A lazy Sunday afternoon turned into a nightmare for a Gqeberha couple and their minor children when a deadly Cape Cobra casually slithered through the open bedroom door and took a nap under the coupleâs bed. In the corner of the room, in front of the sliding door leading outside, was a 1.8m long, highly venomous Cape Cobra. The snake was curled up, but lifted its head slightly as if scanning the room for a place to relax. The family called snake catcher Mark Marshall, of Sandula Conservation, on her way to the lounge. Marshall said the snake had probably been travelling from neighbour to neighbour - and was then found at the Jonck familyâs home. Get the full story via the link in our bio now.
Sifiso Mkhwanazi accused of raping and killing six sex workers who he hid in his fatherâs panel beating workshop. Mkhwanazi pleaded not guilty to seven counts of rape, six of murder, six of defeating the ends of justice, one charge of robbery with aggravating circumstances and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. In his plea statement, he told the court how he killed the six sex workers and later hid their bodies at his fatherâs panel beating workshop in Johannesburg. The six bodies were found in different stages of decomposition, and two of the women were pregnant when they were killed. Get the full story via the link in our bio now.
By backing the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill and an extension for an âimprovedâ social relief grant, President Cyril Ramaphosa has likely garnered favour with voters through this yearâs State of the Nation Address (SONA), but the president missed the mark with what business wanted. New announcements were and far between in the presidentâs speech, with a lot of time dedicated to listing the improvements in the country since the dawn of democracy 30 years ago. The president did, however, back the NHI Bill, jokingly saying that he is âlooking for the penâ to sign the bill that is on his desk. Hereâs a quick recap.
Ramaphosa said that they have established a clear plan to end load shedding, which has been pursued with unwavering dedication through the National Energy Crisis Committee. He emphasised that they have fulfilled their promises to introduce significant new power through private investment into the grid, resulting in a reduction in load shedding. The president highlighted the implementation of a substantial debt relief package last year, aimed at facilitating Eskomâs ability to invest in maintenance and transmission infrastructure, thereby securing its sustainability for the future. His full speech is available via the link in our bio now.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to lay out governmentâs key policy objectives for the country in the State of the Nation address on Thursday. He spoke of a ânew dawnâ for the country in his first SONA in 2018, but the country has regressed in important areas since then. Many of the promises he made in the addresses over the years never materialised. News24 had a look at the promises Ramaphosa has made in his previous addresses.
After several failed court attempts, EFF leader Julius Malema and the partyâs top brass will not be present at the State of the Nation Address. On Thursday, the Western Cape High Court dismissed their application to have their suspension overturned. Soon after the court ruling, the EFF announced that none of their MPs would attend the SONA. News24âs Jason Felix unpacks this behaviour that led to the leadership being banned from attending.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the State of the Nation Address at the Cape Town City Hall on Thursday evening. The president is expected to unpack and reflect on governmentâs social, economic and geopolitical plans for the year ahead. The year of 2024 marks 30 years of democracy and of a new South Africa that is a vastly better place than the country where black people had been held in subjugation and poverty. In Thursdayâs speech, there are a few things that we can expect. Politics editor Qaanitah Hunter talks us through it.
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