# The United States is reportedly considering mandatory social media vetting for all foreign student visa applicants. It suggests embassies and consulates have been instructed to pause new student visa interviews, potentially delaying processing for international students. If implemented, the move could affect thousands planning to study in the US, raising concerns about privacy and […]
# Arabella Stanton, Dominic McLaughlin en Alastair Stout gaan die rolle van Hermione, Harry en Ron vertolk in HBO se komende Harry Potter TV-reeks. Meer as 30-duisend akteurs het sedert verlede jaar oudisies afgelê. Die drie sluit aan by ʼn rolverdeling wat akteurs soos John Lithgow as Hogwarts-hoof Albus Dumbledore, en Janet McTeer as Minerva […]
# Work on the Polihali transfer tunnel has resumed after contractor Kopano Ke Matla’s pollution-related suspension was lifted. This follows acceptance of its remedial plan by the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority. However, delays, cost overruns, and management issues in the broader Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II drew scrutiny in Parliament. Estimated costs have ballooned […]
# Suid-Afrikaanse boetiek-bierbrouerye het oorheers op die 2025 Afrika Bierbekerkompetisie in Kaapstad en verskeie medaljes gewen. Sowat 260 biere uit 14 lande is beoordeel. Soul Barrel Brewing het die eerste prys gewen vir die beste bier op die vasteland met sy Wild African Soul. Dit het ‘n sorghum-basis wat in samewerking met Tolokazi Beer gemaak […]
# South African craft breweries dominated the 2025 African Beer Cup in Cape Town, winning dozens of medals. Nearly 260 brews from 14 countries were judged. Soul Barrel Brewing clinched the top award for best beer on the continent with its Wild African Soul, a sorghum-based beer made in collaboration with Tolokazi Beer. Richmond Hill […]
# Arabella Stanton, Dominic McLaughlin and Alastair Stout have been cast to play Hermione, Harry and Ron in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series. More than 30-thousand actors auditioned for the lead roles since an open casting call was launched last year. The three join fellow cast members, including John Lithgow, who will play Hogwarts […]
# Texas se goewerneur, Greg Abbott het ‘n wetsontwerp oor aanlyn kinderveiligheid onderteken. Dit vereis dat Apple en Google gebruikers se ouderdomme nagaan en ouers se goedkeuring kry voordat minderjariges toepassings mag aflaai of aankope in toepassings doen. Abbott sê die nuwe wet sal die Amerikaanse staat in staat stel om ouers meer beheer te […]
# Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed an online child safety bill. The legislation requires Apple and Google to verify users’ ages and obtain parental approval for minors to download apps or make in-app purchases. Abbott says this new law will enable Texas to empower parents to have more control over the online content their […]
# NASA-satellietdata toon dat Antarktika tussen 2021 en 2023 ys bygekry het as gevolg van buitengewoon hoë sneeuval ondanks aardverwarming. Terwyl die tydelike toename sommige vorige verliese omgekeer het, beklemtoon kenners dat dit nie ‘n langtermyn-tendens aandui nie. Die algehele trajek toon steeds beduidende ysverlies sedert 2002, hoofsaaklik gedryf deur gletsers wat in warmer oseane […]
