Teacher unions are raising alarm over the readiness of schools in South Africa's  KwaZulu-Natal province ahead of the new academic year, warning that many may struggle to open their doors this week. The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) says more than half of the schools it surveyed, lack basic resources such as funding, stationery, textbooks and cleaning materials, with schools in previously disadvantaged communities worst affected. To unpack these concerns and what they could mean for learners when schools reopen on Wednesday, SADTU KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Secretary, Nomarashiya Caluza.

Teacher unions are raising alarm over the readiness of schools in South Africa's &nbsp;KwaZulu-Natal province ahead of the new academic year, warning that many may struggle to open their doors this week. The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) says more than half of the schools it surveyed, lack basic resources such as funding, stationery, textbooks and cleaning materials, with schools in previously disadvantaged communities worst affected. To unpack these concerns and what they could mean for learners when schools reopen on Wednesday, SADTU KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Secretary, Nomarashiya Caluza.

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KZN Schools Struggle to Open as Resource Shortages Persist, Warns SADTU

Massive protests have erupted across Iran following a deadly crackdown on nationwide demonstrations, with rights groups reporting hundreds killed and thousands arrested. The unrest poses one of the biggest challenges to the country's clerical leadership in decades, while the U.S. has signalled potential diplomatic or military responses.To unpack the regional and global implications is Na'eem Jeenah, Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection.

Massive protests have erupted across Iran following a deadly crackdown on nationwide demonstrations, with rights groups reporting hundreds killed and thousands arrested. The unrest poses one of the biggest challenges to the country's clerical leadership in decades, while the U.S. has signalled potential diplomatic or military responses.To unpack the regional and global implications is Na'eem Jeenah, Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection.

Iran in Turmoil: Protests Escalate After Deadly Crackdown

INMED South Africa has been named a finalist for the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Food category, recognising its innovative aquaponics model that addresses food insecurity and unemployment in vulnerable communities. The climate-smart, cost-effective system combines fish farming and soilless crop production in a closed, recirculating setup, enabling sustainable food production with minimal resources.  The model has delivered strong results, with some cooperatives boosting output by up to 300% and becoming key suppliers of fresh fish and vegetables to local schools and retailers.  For more on this let's now talk to Executive Director of INMED South Africa Unathi Sihlahla

INMED South Africa has been named a finalist for the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Food category, recognising its innovative aquaponics model that addresses food insecurity and unemployment in vulnerable communities. The climate-smart, cost-effective system combines fish farming and soilless crop production in a closed, recirculating setup, enabling sustainable food production with minimal resources. &nbsp;The model has delivered strong results, with some cooperatives boosting output by up to 300% and becoming key suppliers of fresh fish and vegetables to local schools and retailers. &nbsp;For more on this let's now talk to Executive Director of INMED South Africa Unathi Sihlahla

INMED South Africa Named Finalist for 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in Food

Now to our East Africa Wrap, where a mix of political recalibration, economic pressure and deepening humanitarian concerns are shaping the regional agenda. In Kenya, the government has reportedly paused a major trade engagement with China following diplomatic pressure from the United States. Elsewhere in the region, Malawi's president has expanded his cabinet and split a key ministry, sparking debate over governance and public spending. There are also mounting humanitarian concerns after the deaths of dozens of Congolese refugees in Burundi, as well as renewed attention on Rwanda's push to tighten control over its critical minerals sector. To unpack these developments and what they mean for the region, is Denis Beru, journalist and team leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya.

Now to our East Africa Wrap, where a mix of political recalibration, economic pressure and deepening humanitarian concerns are shaping the regional agenda. In Kenya, the government has reportedly paused a major trade engagement with China following diplomatic pressure from the United States. Elsewhere in the region, Malawi's president has expanded his cabinet and split a key ministry, sparking debate over governance and public spending. There are also mounting humanitarian concerns after the deaths of dozens of Congolese refugees in Burundi, as well as renewed attention on Rwanda's push to tighten control over its critical minerals sector. To unpack these developments and what they mean for the region, is Denis Beru, journalist and team leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya.

KZN Schools Struggle to Open as Resource Shortages Persist, Warns SADTU

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