# Volgens die jongste ranglys vir internasionale studente-evaluering loop studente in verskeie Asiatiese onderwysstelsels wêreldwyd voor wat lees, wiskunde en wetenskap betref. Die beste resultate is behaal deur vier Chinese streke en Singapoer. Japan, Suid-Korea, Chinees-Taipei en Macau word ook onder die wêreld se toppresteerders gereken. Estland en die Verenigde Koninkryk was die enigste nie-Asiatiese […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa het die Joodse gemeenskap in Suid-Afrika en wêreldwyd ‘n vreedsame, veilige en vreugdevolle Rosh Hashanah en Jom Kippoer toegewens. Die Joodse gemeenskap betree tans die tydperk van die heilige dae en Ramaphosa sê dit herinner Suid-Afrikaners aan die blywende waarde van geloof en familie. Die president sê Rosh Hashanah is volgens […]
# Students in several Asian education systems are leading the world in reading, mathematics and science, according to the latest International Student Assessment rankings. The strongest results came from four Chinese regions and Singapore, while Japan, South Korea, Chinese Taipei and Macao also ranked among the global top performers. Estonia and the United Kingdom were […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished the Jewish community in South Africa and around the world a peaceful, safe, and joyous Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. As the Jewish community enters the period of the high holy days, South Africans are reminded of the abiding value in faith and family. The President says in Jewish […]
# Navorsers sê bewyse uit Indonesië dui daarop dat mense moontlik psigoaktiewe plante 25-duisend jaar gelede gebruik het. Die studie fokus op antieke plantoorskotte wat in ‘n grot op die eiland Sulawesi ontdek is, onder meer tekens van natuurlike stowwe wat die brein kan affekteer. Wetenskaplikes sê die bevindings skuif die vroegste bekende bewyse van […]
# Researchers say evidence from Indonesia suggests humans may have been using psychoactive plants as far back as 25-thousand years ago. The study focuses on ancient plant remains discovered in a cave on the island of Sulawesi, including traces of naturally occurring substances that can affect the brain. Scientists say the findings could push back […]
# Die Amerikaanse president, Donald Trump, het beloof om 80-duisend-rand aan elke volwasse Amerikaner te betaal indien sy Republikeinse Party in November se tussenverkiesing beheer behou oor die Huis van Verteenwoordigers en die Senaat. Hy het die omstrede belofte gemaak tydens ‘n marathontoespraak op die Republikeinse tussenverkiesingskongres in Dallas. Dit kan meer as 16-duisend-miljard-rand kos. […]
# US president Donald Trump has vowed to pay every American adult citizen 80-thousand-rand if his Republican Party retains the House and Senate in November’s midterm elections. He made the controversial pledge during a marathon speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Reports estimate this will cost over 16-trillion-rand. Trump claims his second term […]
# Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a tomb containing the remains of at least 38 people, dating back around 600 years. It is near the ancient capital of the pre-Incan Chimú civilisation, Chan Chan, on the northern coast. Researchers also discovered artefacts including metal weapons, with the tomb remarkably well preserved and apparently untouched for […]
