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| 5 minutes ago Stock image of a child using a laptop. Picture: Pixabay.com Article by Kobus Maree, Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Pretoria. Pivotal decisions loom large for high school graduates and those with responsibility over them. The trajectory has been a fairly straightforward line until now – learning and more learning. Having completed high school, will the journey now lead directly to university? If so, what field of study? Will it be the technical training route?
| 18 minutes ago The Australian Open celebrates 101 years. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/ Steve Collis Article by Hunter Fujak, lecturer in Sport Management at Deakin University. From relatively humble beginnings, the Australian Open has emerged as a centrepiece in both the global tennis and Australian sporting calendar. With the 2024 tournament approaching, the event is now a centurion – it’s been 101 years since it became a designated grand slam, and 119 years since the very first edition.
| 17 minutes ago The African Cup of Nations is the continent's biggest tournament. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Happiraphael Article by Chuka Onwumechili, Professor of Communications at Howard University. Africa’s biggest football festival – the men’s Africa Cup of Nations 2023 – is being hosted by Côte d'Ivoire in West Africa and will culminate in its final match on 11 February 2024.
| Ariana Grande’s new single ‘Yes, And?’ goes viral. Photo: YouTube/Ariana Grance (screenshot) Ariana Grande sent fans into a frenzy over the weekend after dropping not only her first new song but also her new video in three years. ‘Yes, and?’ has gone viral across the internet, garnering over 12,6 million views in just three days. The song is the first single off her forthcoming album which will be named ‘Eternal Sunshine’.
| 3 minutes ago **Growing in the digital age** Primedia Broadcasting is embracing the digital age with its innovative new mobile app and website Primedia+, a centralised destination for users to access all Primedia content seamlessly. Users can livestream from any of the four stations (702, CapeTalk, 947, Kfm 94.5), catch up on radio interviews, access all of the latest EWN TV bulletins, and engage with a range of exciting multimedia content.
| 20 minutes ago Image source: Screengrab from Instagram user: @dricusduplessis The Springboks have rallied behind South African mixed martial artist Dricus du Plessis as he prepares to challenge Sean Strickland for the UFC middleweight title. Du Plessis will face the American in Canada on Sunday, 21 January at 5am South African time. In the lead-up to the highly anticipated match, several Springbok players have shown their support for the local MMA star on social media.
| 17 minutes ago Gerda Pretorius from Bloemfontein was Table Mountain Aerial Cableway's 31 millionth visitor over the weekend. Photo: Facebook The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway marked a significant milestone over the weekend when it welcomed its 31 millionth visitor. According to a Facebook post by the operator, the honour went to Gerda Pretorius from Bloemfontein who received a heartwarming surprise along with her husband, Lood.
| 7 minutes ago Picture: Moshe Ndiki/Facebook. Bongani Bingwa speaks to actor and television host, Moshe Ndiki. Listen to the interview below. Ndiki’s dream of becoming a parent has finally come true with the help of a surrogate. He shares all in his forthcoming reality television show ‘Life with Moshe’. Premiering on Mzansi Magic on 28 January at 7:30pm, Ndiki gives viewers an inside look into how he juggles life, a budding career and five-month-old twins.
| 23 hours ago Picture: X/@Joburg Film Festival The Joburg Film Festival is set to return from 27 February to 03 March 2024 in Sandton with a diverse and impactful lineup of over 60 titles spanning various genres, themes, and styles. The much-anticipated festival, bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals and cinema enthusiasts, aims to celebrate storytelling through the art of film.