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Global development financing must achieve local benefit
From the Union Buildings
For two days, several world leaders gathered in Paris, France for a global summit on financing development and climate action in developing economies.
Public warned of bogus online schools
Umalusi is concerned about the mushrooming of bogus online schools, as well as the increase in the reported cases of fake certificates being sold to unsuspecting members of the public.
Umalusi is responsible for setting and monitoring standards for general and further education and training in South Africa. It is also responsible for the certification of qualifications.
Netball stars inspire youngsters to aim high
As South Africa’s netball team, SPAR Proteas, takes on the rest of the world at the Netball World Cup 2023 (NWC2023), the players have encouraged fans to work hard if they want to follow in their footsteps.
Captain of SPAR Proteas Bongiwe Msomi (34) said hard work is the key to success. “When some of the kids say ‘I want to be like you one day’, I always say: ‘You can even do better’. “It is hard work to play and constantly be at your best,” she said.
Women supporting each other to stop abuse
Having escaped an abusive relationship that almost landed her in a prison cell, Nthabiseng Mmina, from Mokopane in Limpopo, is now helping other women in similar situations.
In 2017, Mmina had to endure gender-based violence (GBV) at the hands of her then partner.
SA ready to host Netball World Cup 2023
As the country prepares to host the first ever Netball World Cup (NWC2023) in Africa from 28 July to 6 August 2023, it is all systems go for South Africa’s netball team, the SPAR Proteas.