Tamsin Metelerkamp
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South African men are learning to read, tell stories and raise a generation of readers (opens the original)
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The Nalâibali Menâs Literacy Imbizo is rallying fathers and male role models across South Africa to take an active role in their childrenâs education. Through hands-on community workshops, the initiative teaches men how to foster a love for reading and storytelling to help combat the countryâs literacy crisis. The Nalâibali Menâs Literacy Imbizo has one overarching goal: provide men with the skills and tools to build a culture of reading for enjoyment in their communities. The progra
Bloemfontein event to re-enact state funeral of pacificst Emily Hobhouse 100 years later (opens the original)
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A century after the state funeral of British pacifist, feminist and humanitarian, Emily Hobhouse, in Bloemfontein, the Emily100 movement is planning to re-enact the event. The recreation, taking place on 31 October 2026, will bring new life to Hobhouseâs story and connect younger generations to an important chapter in South Africaâs history. In October 1926, a grand funeral was held for Emily Hobhouse, a British pacifist, feminist and humanitarian, in Bloemfontein, Free State. Over 20,000 pe
QwaQwa residents battle 10-year water and electricity outage ânightmareâ (opens the original)
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Severe water and electricity outages stemming from ageing infrastructure and chronic mismanagement are leaving communities in the QwaQwa region of the Free State without access to basic services. Local families, schools and businesses face daily struggles, with many residents forced to trek long distances for water. Communities in the QwaQwa region of the Free State are facing ânightmareâ water and electricity outages that residents say have plagued the area for more than two decades. Ageing
Ramaphosa urges caution on AI advancements, echoing developers (opens the original)
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Speaking at the 18th BRICS Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the establishment of an international mechanism for the independent scientific evaluation of AI. His comments come as several top AI executives have publicly called for a global slow-down in the pace of AI development. President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for BRICS to establish an international mechanism for the independent scientific evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at a session on shaping the future for
Too early to confirm link between four women found dead in Kempton Park (opens the original)
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Police are investigating the deaths of four women in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, between July and September. They have urged the public to avoid speculation while a specialised team analyses potential links between the deaths. Women have been advised to take extra safety precautions when walking, running or exercising in the area. Major-General Fred Kekana, the Gauteng acting provincial commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), has said it is too soon to confirm whether the deaths o
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