GDSD R5.5 BILLION BUDGET TO MEET THE NEEDS OF VULNERABLE PEOPLE

The Gauteng Department of Social Development has been allocated a budget of R5.5 billion for the 2025/26 financial year. According to MEC Faith Mazibuko, this budget aims to meet the needs and aspirations of vulnerable people and address the triple challenges of poverty, inequality, and unemployment. Tabling her Budget Vote at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature…

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TIPS FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS TO HELP CHILDREN USE GEN AI RESPONSIBLY

As the third school term begins, homework, projects and study sessions are back on the agenda and for many learners, that now includes help from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). We now know learners around the world have embraced generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools like Claude and ChatGPT to help them with homework, to study faster, and…

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ADIDAS ORIGINALS AND BAD BUNNY MAKE PUERTO RICO INSPIRED “GAZELLE CABO ROJO”

 Building on the success of the Puerto Rico exclusive launches, Bad Bunny and adidas Originals announce the global release of Gazelle “Cabo Rojo,” the highly anticipated colourway from the Gazelle City Series that celebrates the landscapes and cultural richness of Puerto Rico.  Following the Gazelle “El Yunque” and “Santurce” colourways earlier this month, which were…

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REFLECT.RECOGNISE. REIGNITE: THE CASE FOR A SMARTER BEER POLICY IN SOUTH AFRICA

Charlene Louw South Africa’s beer industry is more than just a source of refreshment – it’s an economic powerhouse woven into the cultural and economic fabric of our country. In 2023 alone, it contributed R96.4 billion to GDP, generated R56.5 billion in tax revenue, and supported over 210,000 jobs, according to Oxford Economics’ “Beer’s Global…

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