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Knysna extends municipal manager’s contract despite MEC warning

Knysna mayor Thando Matika has extended acting municipal manager Boy Ngubo’s contract despite a warning from Western Cape local government MEC Anton Bredell that he cannot legally continue in the position without his concurrence.

By Siphokazi Mnyobe

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U21 IPT title race reaches its defining stage

Four semifinal clashes headline Thursday’s programme at the South African Hockey U21 IPT in Gqeberha, with the men’s and women’s title races now reduced to their final four with places in Friday’s finals at stake.

By Amir Chetty


Jobs crisis deepens in Eastern Cape

Unemployment has surged to a staggering 47.5% in the Eastern Cape — the highest in the country, with the province shedding 116,000 jobs over the past year.


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Wise recruitment gives Sunrisers early edge in SA20

Wise recruitment by shrewd head coach Adrian Birrell, coupled with the retention of key players, has ensured the Sunrisers Eastern Cape will once again be among the frontrunners for glory when the Betway SA20 tournament blasts off in January.

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AI won’t replace teachers but poor judgement might

Every week another headline asks whether artificial intelligence (AI) will replace teachers. I think we are asking the wrong question. The real question is this: Are we preparing future teachers to know when AI is right and when it is wrong?