A primary school in southern Iran was struck during Saturday’s joint US-Israeli military operation, killing at least 148 people who were mostly schoolgirls, according to Iranian authorities.
The attack came as the US and Israel launched joint military action against Iran on Saturday, beginning in Tehran and expanding across the country.
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ALSO READ: Vodacom foundation rolls out R1.5m School of Excellence at Lavelilanga Secondary in Komani
The Vodacom Foundation this week launched a R1.5 million School of Excellence (SoE) model at Lavelilanga Secondary School in Komani, marking a significant boost for digital learning and infrastructure development in the Eastern Cape.
The R1.5 million investment over the first 12 months is said to go towards upgrading facilities, strengthening digital infrastructure and deploying dedicated ICT and psychosocial support staff, at the school.
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ALSO READ: Manamela says skills development is a mandate, not a favour
Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela says skills development is central to South Africa’s growth and restoring dignity to previously disadvantaged and vulnerable youth, stressing that it is not a favour but a constitutional mandate of government and its entities.
“Skills development is not a favour that we do for South Africans. It is an important investment that we make for the future of our country. If we get it right, it means we are unlocking growth, dignity and social cohesion,” Manamela said on Thursday.
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