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Meta settlement puts spotlight on South Africa’s child online safety gaps
Meta agreed to an $18 billion US settlement over child safety concerns, prompting global discussions on protecting young users online.
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Parents urged to monitor children after Maitland girl’s death
Maitland parents are urged to monitor children’s social media use after young girl died in an incident allegedly linked to a dangerous online challenge.
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Pandor, Hassim and Robinson among seven UWC honours with degrees
After receiving honorary doctorates from UWC, Dr Naledi Pandor, Advocate Adila Hassim and Mary Robinson discussed struggle, rights and education.
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Robben Island visitors return safely after ferry suffers mechanical failure
A mechanical failure on the Jester ferry left Robben Island visitors stranded at sea on Friday, delaying their return to Cape Town’s harbor.
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Retreat resident says open land should remain green zone, not school site
An 83-year-old Retreat resident who has lived in the area for 53 years is fighting to stop the City of Cape Town from building a low-fee school on open land.
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Higher education minister intervenes as CPUT remains shut after violent protests
CPUT remains shut after violent protests, with R1.5m in damage as Minister Buti Manamela deploys a team to resolve student grievances.
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Western Cape gets new education and social development ministers
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has announced new provincial ministers of Education and Social Development, bringing fresh leadership to two key portfolios.
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Cape Town considers land sale for low-fee school in Retreat
City of Cape Town considers discounted sale of land to establish a low-fee school for under-served families, pending public participation process.
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R3m sports court brings new opportunities to Kensington youth
A new R3 million sports court in Ward 56, Cape Town, is giving young people access to sport while creating opportunities, skills and sporting dreams.
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SA reading crisis deepens: 81% of Grade 4s cannot read for meaning
South Africa ranks last among 57 countries in the latest international reading study, with 81% of Grade 4 pupils unable to read for meaning.
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