Gwarube to meet KZN leaders over education crisis

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is expected to meet with KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli as well as the MECs for Education and Finance, over the dire situation the province’s education department finds itself in. Gwarube will be discussing the department’s financial challenges while looking at a recovery plan. In June,…

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Luis Enrique calls for persistence after PSG’s frustrating draw

Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique before the match. 2 minutes Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique lamented his team’s failure to convert chances in yesterday’s Ligue 1 draw with Nantes, despite dominating possession, and stressed the need for persistence. After a lacklustre Champions League campaign has them in 25th place following a recent narrow…

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New Act swings energy balance in favour of Mantashe policy

The new Act could see a proliferation of oil rigs along South African shores. The Act is designed to provide a structured framework for developing South Africa’s petroleum resources. It does this by reinforcing the state’s commitment to regulatory stability, providing a predictable framework for exploration and production companies. By consolidating the rights to explore…

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WSU SRC takes legal action to halt evictions following campus closure

2 minutes The Walter Sisulu University Student Representative Council (SRC) has taken urgent legal steps to stop the eviction of students from university residences. This follows the institution’s decision to temporarily close the Nelson Mandela Drive and Zamukulungisa Heights campuses in response to ongoing student unrest. The recent violence at the Nelson Mandela Drive campus…

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Eastern Cape inclement weather claims seven lives

Snow in the Eastern Cape 1 minute Eastern Cape government spokesperson Khuselwa Rantjie says police have have confirmed that seven people have lost their lives due to the flooding and inclement weather conditions in the province. Six bodies have been found along Decoligny village in Mthatha, with the seventh body discovered at Tsolo near the…

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Seoul Summits conclude with focus on AI, advanced industries

Dr Tae Hyung Kim Commissioner of Invest Korea. At the close of the Invest Korea Summit in Seoul and the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju, Korea reaffirmed its strong commitment to innovation — not only in artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced industries,  but in building sustainable, future-ready partnerships. Invest Korea Summit was held as part…

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