With alcohol-linked crashes high, Parliament’s transport committee backs “zero-tolerance” and harsher penalties for impaired drivers. Picture Credit: Insuranceopedia By Aisha Zardad South Africa – South Africa’s Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport has proposed far-reaching new penalties for motorists caught driving under the influence of alcohol — including the possibility of being banned from holding a…
President Cyril Ramaphosa urges investment in early-grade literacy and numeracy at the Basic Education Sector Lekgotla. Picture Credit: Polity.org.za By Aisha Zardad Benoni – President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the urgent need to strengthen foundational learning in South Africa’s education system, saying early-grade literacy and numeracy are critical to learners’ long-term success and the nation’s…
Police arrest suspect after fatal pupil altercation during class change, education officials condemn violence. Picture Credit: Pexels By Aisha Zardad Mpumalanga – A Grade 11 learner was fatally stabbed by a fellow pupil on school grounds in Mpumalanga’s Steve Tshwete Municipality, authorities said, as law enforcement launched a murder investigation into the tragic incident. The…
Authorities and employers warn school leavers to verify job opportunities after fake ads spread on TikTok. Picture Credit: Linkedin By Aisha Zardad South Africa – Job seekers — particularly school leavers — have been warned against responding to job advertisements circulating on social media platforms like TikTok, after authorities said many of the posts are…