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Social networkers willing to risk accidents to stay in touch with their friends
20 October 2010
Increasing numbers of people on the road are throwing caution to the wind in order to update their statuses, post photos or communicate with their friends via social networking sites. "The...
Matric cheats to be banned
20 October 2010
MATRIC pupils who cheat in their exams will be banned for three years. Basic Education Department spokesperson Granville Whittle warned: "If you are caught cheating, you will not be allowed to...
Survey: 'The Kids are Alright' with Internet safety
19 October 2010
Facebook is a big player in a new survey about privacy practices online. The survey from a privacy company looks at how teens, parents and social networking sites think about and handle privacy and...
Minister wishes Class of 2010 well
18 October 2010
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga is confident that the Class of 2010 will produce good results despite the challenges experienced this year. "This year we are going to do quite well. I...
Lotto embarks on funding education campaign
12 October 2010
The National Lotteries Board (NLB) will hold roadshows countrywide to educate potential applicants on processes that would improve their chances of successfully accessing funding from the National...
Lotto embarks on funding education campaign
12 October 2010
The National Lotteries Board (NLB) will hold roadshows countrywide to educate potential applicants on processes that would improve their chances of successfully accessing funding from the National...
SA hopes for spot on world ICT body
7 October 2010
The ICT sector can look forward to new developments as South Africa hopes to be nominated onto the council of the world's top policy-making body for the telecoms industry. Communications...
Teachers return
7 October 2010
DISRUPTION of teaching at troubled Marobathota High School in Boyne near Polokwane should stop after 24 boycotting teachers reported back for duty. The 24 teachers, who had embarked on solidarity...
Buthelezi welcomes the new isiZulu-English dictionary
5 October 2010
Education is the key to full liberation from poverty, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi said at the launch of the new IsiZulu-English dictionary at Zimbali Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal. The dictionary,...
Research conference highlights mobile, Africa's marvel
4 October 2010
Social media, the opportunities in mobile networks and mobile internet were the dominant themes at the 2010 PAMRO Conference held in Botswana recently. As the economic recession continues, with talk...