South Africa's Information Regulator (IR) has issued a directive to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) prohibiting the publication of the 2024 matric results in newspapers.

The IR's enforcement notice highlighted that the department had violated the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) by failing to obtain students' consent before making their information public.

For more, we are joined by Advocate Pansy Tlakula, Chairperson of the Information Regulator.

South Africa's Information Regulator (IR) has issued a directive to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) prohibiting the publication of the 2024 matric results in newspapers.
The IR's enforcement notice highlighted that the department had violated the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) by failing to obtain students' consent before making their information public.
For more, we are joined by Advocate Pansy Tlakula, Chairperson of the Information Regulator.

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SA's Information Regulator (IR) issues directive to DBE prohibiting publication of 2024 matric results in newspapers

It is a Wednesday and today and we're profiling Nigerian activist that is dedicated to advancing women's rights in her country.

Priscilla Ikos Usiobaifo, is the Executive Director of BreaveHeart Initiative for Youth and Women in Nigeria.

The United States Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, named Usiobaifo as its 2024 Woman of Courage, for the two decades of unwavering contribution to reforming laws and dismantling socio-cultural norms perpetuating gender-based violence in Nigeria.

It is a Wednesday and today and we're profiling Nigerian activist that is dedicated to advancing women's rights in her country.
Priscilla Ikos Usiobaifo, is the Executive Director of BreaveHeart Initiative for Youth and Women in Nigeria.
The United States Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, named Usiobaifo as its 2024 Woman of Courage, for the two decades of unwavering contribution to reforming laws and dismantling socio-cultural norms perpetuating gender-based violence in Nigeria.

Profile on Wednesday, Priscilla Ikos Usiobaifo, is the Executive Director of BreaveHeart Initiative

The seventh annual "State of the Luxury Market in Africa" report, released by Luxity-one of the continent's largest resellers of authentic, pre-owned luxury fashion-reveals that Africa's demand for high-end goods, particularly in South Africa, remains strong.

Despite a decline in Sub-Saharan Africa's GDP per capita and inflation soaring to 15.28% this year, the African luxury sector has defied the odds.

For more, Luxity co-founder,Michael Zahariev.

The seventh annual "State of the Luxury Market in Africa" report, released by Luxity-one of the continent's largest resellers of authentic, pre-owned luxury fashion-reveals that Africa's demand for high-end goods, particularly in South Africa, remains strong.
Despite a decline in Sub-Saharan Africa's GDP per capita and inflation soaring to 15.28% this year, the African luxury sector has defied the odds.
For more, Luxity co-founder,Michael Zahariev.

The 7th annual "State of the Luxury Market in Africa" report released by Luxity

Oxfam has praised Brazil's G20 Presidency for prioritizing global inequality, hunger, and climate challenges.

Executive Director Viviana Santiago emphasized the importance of the G20's pledge to tax the super-rich, advocating for higher global tax rates to tackle inequality and fund solutions for climate change and poverty.

She also urged South Africa to sustain this momentum during its upcoming G20 Presidency.

Joining Peter Ndoro from Rio de Janeiro to discuss this further is Lebogang Ramafoko, Executive Director of Oxfam South Africa.

Oxfam has praised Brazil's G20 Presidency for prioritizing global inequality, hunger, and climate challenges.
Executive Director Viviana Santiago emphasized the importance of the G20's pledge to tax the super-rich, advocating for higher global tax rates to tackle inequality and fund solutions for climate change and poverty.
She also urged South Africa to sustain this momentum during its upcoming G20 Presidency.
Joining Peter Ndoro from Rio de Janeiro to discuss this further is Lebogang Ramafoko, Executive Director of Oxfam South Africa.

SA's Information Regulator (IR) issues directive to DBE prohibiting publication of 2024 matric results in newspapers

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