Storm Brewing Over New School Laws For South Africa – President Cyril Ramaphosa has clarified that the recently signed agreement between the Minister of Basic Education and Solidarity regarding two contentious clauses of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act “has no bearing.” [businesstech]
Dad produces ‘Draft Letter From President Cyril Ramaphosa’ To Elon Musk – The letter, dated March 13 and bearing the president’s signature, was forwarded to TimesLIVE Premium by Musk’s father, Errol. [timeslive]
Western Cape Shines At SA Education Awards – The Western Cape Department of Education (WCED), along with local schools and onnies emerged as the cream of the crop at the 2024 National Education Excellence Awards. [dailyvoice]
Food Safety: Anger As Two More Children Die In Johannesburg – Tensions are escalating in Diepkloof as angry residents once again threaten to shut down foreign-owned spaza shops. [enca]
A 200km Kayak Along One Of Europe’s Last Wild Rivers – One of Europe’s last wild rivers, the Vjosa winds some 272km from Greece’s Pindus Mountains to Albania’s Adriatic coast, coursing through narrow gorges and expansive valleys, its blue-green waters slipping past Illyrian ruins, timeworn villages and stark mountainous landscapes. [bbc]
Increase In Drownings At SA’s Beaches: Here Is How You Can Ensure Your Safety This Festive Season – The NSRI also noted the alarming trend, and urged the public to swim at lifeguard-protected beaches after responding to multiple incidents along the coast and inland. [iol]
Commercial Flights Return To Plettenberg Bay As Air Du Cap Launches – Exciting news for South African travelers! Air du Cap, a boutique aircraft charter company, has officially launched, offering a unique and cost-effective alternative for regional flights in the Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape. [2ov]
