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Tributes pour in for South African billionaire Douw Steyn

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Tributes pour in for South African billionaire Douw Steyn

Katlego Sekhu Image: Instagram/@carolyn_steyn South African billionaire businessman Douw Steyn passed away on Tuesday, 04 February at the age of 72. His family confirmed that the visionary behind Steyn City died after a long illness. Steyn was also a close friend of former President Nelson Mandela. Tributes have been pouring in for Steyn following the news of his passing. Rest in Peace to Douw Steyn, who has passed on at […]

today05/02/2025

5 of the greatest Babyface hits over the years

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Fans outraged as Babyface gets disrespected on the Grammys red carpet

Katlego Sekhu image/instagram/@babyface Renowned US singer-songwriter Babyface did not receive the respect he deserved at the 67th Grammy Awards on Sunday, 2 February, at the Crypto.com Arena in California. Real name Kenneth Edmonds, the legendary musician found himself in an awkward exchange while being interviewed by two young reporters from the Associated Press. Mid-interview, one of the reporters spotted Best New Artist nominee Chappell Roan making her way down the […]

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SARB cuts repo rate by 25 basis points

Zuko Komisa Image | @SAReserveBank /X The South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, effective January 31, 2025.The SARB also expects GDP growth to reach 2.0% by 2027, despite poor mining and manufacturing sectors that remain below Covid-19 levels. In South Africa, the outlook for US Monetary Policy rate decreases appears limited in the face of escalating […]

today31/01/2025

Sexyy Red apologises to Martin Luther King Jr.’s family for ‘disrespectful’ post

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Sexyy Red apologises to Martin Luther King Jr.’s family for ‘disrespectful’ post

Katlego Sekhu Image: Twitter/@sexxyred American rapper Sexyy Red has apologised to Dr Martin Luther King Jr.'s family after sharing a post that Dr King's daughter, Bernice King, described as disrespectful. The controversy arose on Monday during the annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Sexyy Red, 26, marked the occasion by posting an AI-generated image on X (formerly Twitter) showing herself and Dr King holding hands and gazing into […]

today24/01/2025

Is Maths Literacy limiting career opportunities for youth?

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Is Maths Literacy limiting career opportunities for youth?

Katlego Sekhu Image: Pexels The introduction of Maths Literacy in South African schools in 2006 aimed to equip learners with practical mathematical skills applicable to everyday life. While this approach has helped many learners pass their matriculation exams, concerns have been raised regarding its effectiveness in preparing them for higher education and the demands of the modern job market. Critics argue that Mathematical Literacy may not fully equip students with […]

today22/01/2025

NSPCA lays charges against TikToker for pouring alcohol into fish’s mouth

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NSPCA lays charges against TikToker for pouring alcohol into fish’s mouth

Katlego Sekhu Image: screenshot/X The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) has announced its intention to lay criminal charges against an individual featured in a recent viral video pouring an alcoholic beverage into the mouth of a common carp. According to the NSPCA, the individual, identified as “Lethabo_Sebapo” on TikTok, has been located and contacted, with the compilation of a criminal docket nearing completion. The video shows the person holding the […]

today21/01/2025

How can we better protect teachers in schools?

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How can we better protect teachers in schools?

Katlego Sekhu Image: FreePik School violence has become an increasingly concerning issue in South Africa, with the safety of teachers being a growing focus of discussions. The Siz The World team recently delved into this pressing topic, highlighting the alarming incidents where educators face threats and violence from students. This concerning dynamic has raised urgent questions about the protections available to teachers and the broader societal impact of unchecked aggression […]

today20/01/2025

The Pros and cons of taking a gap year after matric

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The pros and cons of taking a gap year after matric

Katlego Sekhu The Pros and cons of taking a gap year after matric Deciding what to do after high school is one of the most important choices young people face. While some opt to dive straight into university, others consider taking a gap year to explore new opportunities, travel, or gain work experience. A gap year can offer valuable life skills and perspectives, but it also comes with its own […]

today15/01/2025

TikTok’s future in the US remains in the balance

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TikTok’s future in the US hangs in the balance

Katlego Sekhu Photo by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-holding-black-android-smartphone-5081930/ The future of TikTok in America remains uncertain as the Supreme Court reviews the constitutionality of a law that could ban the platform in the United States unless its parent company, ByteDance, sells its American operations by 19 January 2024. TikTok may face a nationwide ban if the Supreme Court upholds the law. However, this does not necessarily mean the app will cease […]

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POPIA ActTo promote the protection of personal information processed by public and private bodies; to introduce certain conditions so as to establish minimum requirements for the processing of personal information; to provide for the establishment of an Information Regulator to exercise certain powers and to perform certain duties and functions in terms of this Act and the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000; to provide for the issuing of codes of conduct; to provide for the rights of persons regarding unsolicited electronic communications and automated decision making; to regulate the flow of personal information across the borders of the Republic; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

RECOGNISING THAT—

  • section 14 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, provides that everyone has the right to privacy;
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AND BEARING IN MIND THAT—

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AND IN ORDER TO—

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1.2  Parliament assented to POPIA on 19 November 2013. The commencement date of section 1Part A of Chapter 5section 112 and section 113 was 11 April 2014. The commencement date of the other sections was 1 July 2020 (with the exception of section 110 and 114(4). The President of South Africa has proclaimed the POPI commencement date to be 1 July 2020.

 
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