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A new study indicates that conflict disproportionately affects schooling in Africa, with approximately 250 million children globally out of school. A new study indicates that ongoing conflict in Africa is significantly impacting educational access and quality. The study calls for increased investment in education in conflict zones. Children in conflict zones face disruptions to their schooling. Educational access and quality are compromised in conflict-affected regions. The Central African Republic is described as a nation mired in recurring conflicts and disputes. A new study has established a link between ongoing conflict and disruption to schooling in South Africa. Specific countries or conflict zones were not named. This disruption affects thousands of students across multiple regions.

Scientists using a South African telescope have detected the most distant hydroxyl megamaser ever recorded. A distant megamaser signal has been detected by a telescope in South Africa. Further analysis of the signal is underway. The signal originated from a galaxy billions of light-years away. The signal was observed by the MeerKAT radio telescope array. Scientists are analyzing the signal to understand its origin and properties. This discovery could help astronomers understand cosmic evolution.

Police arrested a 19-year-old suspect in connection with a deadly panga attack on a Mokgome Secondary School student. The incident occurred after a two-month pause in reporting.

Three men cut into the Sibuya Game Reserve in South Africa during the night, equipped with a silenced rifle, axe, and wire cutters. The poachers were reportedly targeting lions within the reserve.

The South African Revenue Service has revealed key dates and deadlines for the 2026 income tax filing season. The season will begin on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, with auto assessments.

The source described the victims as living under oppression and suffering, deprived of their rights.

The bodies of two tourists who went missing in South Africa's Kruger National Park have been found. A large-scale search operation was launched after they disappeared.

Moody's has raised South Africa's outlook to 'positive' due to easing debt pressures.

Jorge Tivane, a 21-year-old Mozambican national, has received two life sentences from the Lenasia regional court. He was convicted of the rape and murder of an 11-year-old child.

Sedibeng police arrested two individuals in connection with an illicit cigarette bust valued at R3.7 million. The operation targeted illegal tobacco trade in the region.