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The Global Shipping Industry’s Uncertain Future
The global shipping industry, the lifeblood of international trade, finds itself navigating uncharted waters in a sea of challenges, creating a perfect storm of uncertainty.
‘All I want is to bury my son’: Mthatha flood survivor begins painful journey without her family
Mthatha flood survivor begins painful journey without her family
McIlree returns to the saddle to keep alive Paralympic dream
Born with cerebellar ataxia, Abby McIlree was underestimated by some when she was young, including preschool teachers who did not believe she could live a normal life.
‘Quality over quantity’: Study tips for matric success
As matric exams approach, education experts advocate focused, structured preparation over last-minute cramming. Lionel Botha from Inspired Education South Africa emphasizes short, active study sessions and the importance of sleep and exercise for effective learning. The 2025 National Senior Certificate exams will begin on October 21 and run until November 27, with key subjects like Mathematics and Physical Sciences scheduled throughout this period.
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Fed-up student creates app to tackle service delivery faults
In just over a month frustrated ratepayers have logged about 600 service delivery faults from stormwater drain blockages in Glenwood to potholes in Johannesburg thanks to a new app built by a fourth-year engineering student.
Cape Town surgeon wins award for research into childhood brain injuries
Trauma remains the leading cause of death and disability in children over the age of one, with brain injuries being the most severe.
Suspending Chauke could be ‘too little too late’: former KZN Hawks boss Johan Booysen
President Cyril Ramaphosa's suspension of controversial Johannesburg prosecutions head Adv Andrew Chauke on Monday pending an inquiry into his fitness to hold office could be “too litttle too late.”
Now the hard part starts in hunt for teen porn perps
Tech giant Meta has handed over data on WhatsApp and Instagram accounts, but deep digging is still required
Wits University professor in blood-clotting breakthrough
Wits professor says new approach may offer a ‘functional cure’, if made affordable
Former police head called out in court over ‘intelligence report’
Former national police commissioner Gen Khehla Sitole was this week called out in the Pretoria high court for using a nonexistent intelligence report to back out of a R580m settlement with a forensic data company.
Eight-year battle down Hermanus path of resistance ends in breathtaking views
Scenic Hermanus walkway finally open to public
Shock as armed cops evict HR executive from Ceta offices
Sources say staff fearful as CEO conducts hunt for whistleblowers
Smelter's closure devastates Cato Ridge community
Since 1958, the smoke billowed over the valleys near Cato Ridge. It came from the Assmang manganese smelter, a sprawling industrial complex that roared day and night.
