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Seeing is no longer believing: AI and the ethics of deception
I attended a graduation session where students refused to come on stage when the photographer experienced a technical… Read more
South Africa has built the pathways to work. But where do they lead?
South Africa is helping young people become ready for work. But what happens when the economy has no work to offer them… Read more
Updated GDP data offers clearer picture of South Africa’s economic performance
The updating and benchmarking of the gross domestic product (GDP) figures for South Africa provide more complete data… Read more
Donor luncheon celebrates partnerships that transform lives
Access to higher education can transform lives, but for many aspiring students, the only way to access tertiary… Read more
Prof. Bismark Tyobeka reappointed to help steer South Africa’s university funding priorities
A university’s ambitions can stretch far beyond its gates. Its finances determine how far those ambitions travel.
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South African business interests face uncertainty as AGOA deadline looms
Although South Africa remains listed as an African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) beneficiary for now, the imminent… Read more
Prof. Olubukola Babalola earns prestigious ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medal
North-West University (NWU) scientist Prof. Olubukola Babalola received the prestigious 2026 Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) Science-for-Society… Read more
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