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  • Matric preliminary exams: Tips for studying

    The matric preliminary exams are approaching fast in South Africa. Grade 12 students are expected to study hard for the exams that will help them prepare for the final matric papers at the end of the year. Though the exact date may vary depending on the school, exams are expected to take place between August…

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  • AI has potential to create millions of jobs

    The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to create job opportunities in South Africa, as the market grows. Premlin Pillay, CEO of Tesserai and group executive of Mettus says the future job market demands innovation, adaptability and continuous learning, which will provide possibilities for the next generation to redefine work, and thrive in a…

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  • WATCH: ‘We will sing Die Stem’ – Gayton McKenzie tells EFF he’ll protect national anthem

    Minister of sport, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie said he has no intention of removing the Afrikaans stanza of the national anthem – Die Stem. McKenzie made the vow during his department’s budget vote in Parliament on Tuesday. Watch: Gayton McKenzie defends ‘Die Stem’ “Die Stem is part of who we were and who we’ve…

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  • Father and sons get life for killing alleged robber

    A Northern Cape father and his two sons have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2019 murder of a man they believed robbed the sons after a night out. The Regional Court in Kimberly sentenced Clyde De Koker (24), Neillon De Koker (30), and their father, Give De Koker (60), to life imprisonment on…

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  • SA man sentenced for raping a child 27 years ago

    The long arm of the law finally caught up with Xolani Qanqane when he was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment for a crime he committed in 1997. The Zwelitsha Regional Court in the Eastern Cape sentenced Qanqane, now 58, for raping a then 14-year-old girl after she visited his photography business at a shopping centre…

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  • Opening of Parliament: No gala dinner for MPs due to financial constraints

    Despite an estimated R6 to 14m being budgeted for the opening of parliament (OPA) on Thursday, there will be no gala dinner for parliamentarians. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa’s opening of parliament ‘will have broad sweeping statements’ In a media briefing in Cape Town on Wednesday parliaments presiding officer and chairperson of the National Council of Provinces…

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  • Disruptive rain still possible in Western Cape and fire danger warnings in Free State and other areas

    The South African Weather Service (Saws) has released its latest weather forecast for Thursday, 18 July 2024. The weather service has warned that disruptive rainfall is still possible over some parts south of the Western Cape, but otherwise partly cloudy conditions are expected for the south-west of South Africa, and fine and cool to warm conditions are…

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  • Spa warns clients of fraud syndicate in SA

    Mangwanani African Spa has warned its clients to be cautious about where they make their bookings after discovering a fraud syndicate. “Unauthorised individuals are selling fake vouchers claiming to be associated with our services. Please be vigilant and do not purchase any vouchers from unofficial sources,” read the statement from the spa. Speaking to The…

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  • WATCH: ‘Jail him’ – Mzansi celebs reacts to disturbing video of man assaulting his mother

    The clip shows the woman, who is trying to defend herself, being punched and slapped.

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  • Apply for British American Tobacco Global Graduate Programme in Operations 2024

    BAT Global Graduate Programme – Operations helps you develop outstanding Manufacturing, Corporate and Commercial skills. You will gain understanding of various operational areas, including Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, Procurement, Service, Product Innovation Closing date: Ongoing Location: Heidelberg – Gauteng, South Africa ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES It’s an 18-months fast-track to management, with unprecedented international exposure that’s geared specifically…

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