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Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:03:20 +0000
Maths and physical science pass rates show a decline, even after leaked papers
Home languages have remained steady, with a 90% pass mark, but other critical subjects have declined slightly The post Maths and physical science pass rates show a decline, even after leaked papers appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:31:21 +0000
The South African connection: How mercenaries aided Trump ally in Libyan op
The UN found that Trump ally Erik Prince violated the Libyan arms embargo. Here are the South Africans the report says helped him to do so The post The South African connection: How mercenaries aided Trump ally in Libyan op appeared first on The Mai...

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:15:51 +0000
Zondo asks Constitutional Court to jail Zuma for two years for continued defiance
Zondo commission files urgent court papers asking that former president Jacob Zuma be imprisoned because his stance risks undermining the rule of law The post Zondo asks Constitutional Court to jail Zuma for two years for continued defiance appeared...

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:08:23 +0000
Class of 2020 produces ‘quality passes’ — Motshekga
The minister of basic education released the 2020 matric results on Monday, announcing that the overall pass rate has declined from 2019 The post Class of 2020 produces ‘quality passes’ — Motshekga appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:56:30 +0000
Seif Sharif Hamad: Historic leader, peace builder and unifier
Zanzibar’s first vice-president in its government of national unity died of Covid-19 last week. The post Seif Sharif Hamad: Historic leader, peace builder and unifier appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:01:00 +0000
Congo-Brazzaville’s repressive government buys secret weapons haul from Azerbaijan
For several years, the Republic of the Congo has been quietly buying an arsenal from Azerbaijan, with the latest cache arriving before next month’s election The post Congo-Brazzaville’s repressive government buys secret weapons haul from Azerbai...

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Review: ‘Legacy+’ turns Afrobeat full circle
Following in Fela’s footsteps, Femi and Made Kuti continue the family legacy with their new album The post Review: ‘Legacy+’ turns Afrobeat full circle appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:42:20 +0000
The EFF reignites #FeesMustFall as it takes Nzimande and Unisa to court
The EFF is going to court in a bid to have the higher education minister’s directive that Unisa lower its first-time student intake overruled The post The EFF reignites #FeesMustFall as it takes Nzimande and Unisa to court appeared first on The Ma...

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:36:53 +0000
Living up to our promise of ubuntu
South Africa needs active citizens and real change starts in the home, with conversations about social justice The post Living up to our promise of ubuntu appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:52:40 +0000
NPA counters attack by Zuma Foundation ahead of court appearance in arms-deal case
The foundation is accusing the prosecuting authority of ‘propaganda’, as former president Jacob Zuma fights legal trouble on two fronts The post NPA counters attack by Zuma Foundation ahead of court appearance in arms-deal case appeared first on...



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