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South African students ranked last globally in mathematics and science according to the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).    The study assessed learners in 59 countries, and despite entering older students—grade 5 learners for the fourth-grade test and grade 9 learners for the eighth-grade test—South Africa’s scores remained the lowest.   South Africa recorded averages of …

The Mpumalanga Division of the High Court in South Africa has sentenced a 40-year-old man, Thulani Foshini Sikhundla to two life terms plus five years imprisonment for the brutal m8rder of his girlfriend, Dorris Alina Sibiya, and her daughter, Noxolo Simile Khoza.      The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in a statement on Monday, December 8, 2024, said the accused …

After a disappointing series opener, when they were bowled out for 186 in Kimberley, England were in need of a response and their bowlers delivered in ruthless fashion. But before Dean and Ecclestone got to work it was Filer who was electric, making the most of the new ball with a hostile opening four-over spell that set the tone after …

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has survived an impeachment vote in parliament following his attempt to impose martial law earlier this week. President Yoon has been facing intense pressure to stand down as leader, after his shock bid to declare martial law in South Korea. The failed attempt sparked a fierce backlash. The martial law declaration was overturned by a …

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has survived an impeachment motion in the opposition-led National Assembly after members of his ruling People Power Party boycotted the vote. Only 195 votes were cast, falling short of the 200 needed for the motion to pass and suspend Yoon from office. The opposition, holding a majority in the parliament, vowed to pursue another …

The hashtag #RamaphosaMustGo is trending on social media as some South Africans voice their dissatisfaction with President Cyril Ramaphosa following his announcement of a simplified five-year visa process for Nigerian nationals.   The initiative, revealed during the 11th Session of the South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission in Cape Town on December 3, has sparked outrage, with many citizens taking to social …

An X user has shared a conversation between her and her colleague from South Korea.  She said the colleague asked why Nigeria is so poor, despite having oil, unlike other oil producing countries that are rich.  The Nigerian woman responded that corrupt politicians are to blame and the suggestion the Korean gave her afterwards left her amused.  “Then report them …

South Africans have reacted to a video of one Mbali Skosana, said to be a celebrity an TikToker, crying while lamenting how her husband cheats on her despite ‘serving him well.”     It was gathered that rumors have been swirling about her husband’s alleged infidelity.       Reacting to the video on X, one wrote; “I just watched …

A motion has been launched to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol after his failed attempt to impose martial law.   On Tuesday, December 3, the political leader imposed a short-lived martial law order which threw the country into political turmoil.     But just hours later he was forced to back down following a dramatic standoff with his …

The Nigerian government has asked for South Africa’s endorsement to attain full membership in the G20, BRICS, and the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB).   The requests were made by Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, during the closing remarks of the 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) held in Cape Town, South Africa and comes …