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Schools claim no textbooks received all year Victoria John The Limpopo education department faces increased pressure after a report revealed 50% of next year's books are yet to be acquired. DA reveals 'insulting' figures on basic education dept SAHRC report gives damning reasons for textbook shortages Racist or a biker who just likes using the K word? What makes a violent act, one of racism? And how can it be differentiated from just another altercation? Haji Mohamed Dawjee looks into it. SA bombs again in corruption index National - Mmanaledi Mataboge Perceptions about corruption in SA remain worrying, with another poor score in the Transparency International's 2014 Corruption Perceptions Index. Mugabe deepens the purge of potential successors Africa - AFP At a key elective conference taking place this week, President Robert Mugabe said Zanu-PF cannot trust anyone who wants to work with the West. Family files interdict to stop auction of Steve Biko's autopsy National - Staff Reporter The family of Steve Biko is seeking an urgent interdict to prevent the auction of the original autopsy into the cause of the activist's death. Clive Derby-Lewis has 'months to live' National - Sarah Evans, Sapa Lawyers for Chris Hani's killer, Clive Derby-Lewis, have revealed he has only months to live during a high court application for his release. More from the Mail & Guardian End the war on women's bodies Opinion Southern Africa urgently needs indicators and accurate data to fight gender-based violence. Fundiswa Ntoyi's fascination with portraiture Art and Design Fundiswa Ntoyi's photographs portray emotion so vividly and each image becomes a translation of a South African story. No time to make decent textbooks Education Publishers bemoan the impossibly tight deadlines imposed by the education department, which compromises academic quality. EFF North West elects convicted murderer to lead National Campaigning on Facebook is not allowed for would-be EFF leaders, but a murder conviction does not seem to be a problem. Groenewald tried to rescue children before shootings National Werner Groenewald, the South African aid worker killed in Afghanistan, tried to protect his children from the gunmen after he was shot in the leg. German institute's R150m boost for MeerKAT telescope Science The Max-Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy in Germany says it is pleased to be part of a "light-house" project for science in Africa. Advertise Your Business Here! Zapiro More from Zapiro Multimedia Extraordinary Life: Thuli Madonsela Public protector Thuli Madonsela, who takes a no-nonsense approach to corruption in SA, is recognised as one of the world's most influential people. More Multimedia The business of cyberwar Just a thin line that keeps SA from going bust Judge Dennis Davis schools us in book reviewing The river runs dry: Gender equality in South Africa Education reform: Raising the floor or raising the ceiling? Visit Thought Leader Botswana ranked least corrupt in Africa but this new report will make uncomfortable reading for Africa Kenya on the brink: Kenyatta purges top security chiefs after outrage over latest Al-Shabaab massacre Zimbabwe's divided ZANU-PF to 'rubber-stamp' new leaders; veteran charged for Mugabe insult Namibian PM Geingob wins presidential poll, as SWAPO increases its election haul For Nigeria and Kenya, counter-terrorism lessons from other countries Visit M&G Africa Client Media Releases Finding smart solutions to sustainability challenge Barloworld Logistics System status bulletin 299 Eskom Telkom unveils FTTH offers Telkom Business System status bulletin 298 Eskom Medscheme wins international award Medscheme Secure your spot for 2015 studies Boston City Campus Eskom reports first-half profit of R9.3bn Eskom Chemvulc looks to Sage Evolution Mobile Core Group

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Display problems? View this newsletter in your browser. Dear Paul Here are the email updates of latest fellowship and scholarship opportunities for You! Open Society Disability Rights Scholarship Program 2015 Deadline: December 8, 2014 The Open Society Foundation is now accepting applications for the Disability Rights Scholarship Program 2015. The Disability Rights Scholarship Program provides yearlong LLM awards to disability rights advocates and lawyers to develop new legislation, jurisprudence, impact litigation, and scholarship. With the knowledge and networks gained through the program, we expect that fellows will have the ability to challenge … Continue reading... 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Study Public Policy at Central European University (Financial Aid Available) Deadline: February 1, 2015 The School of Public Policy (SPP) at Central European University (CEU) in Budapest, Hungary accepts applications for the two-year Master of Public Administration program. SPP is committed to the values of public service and the promotion of open societies through interdisciplinary research, innovative teaching, and engagement with policy practice. CEU is accredited in the United States and … Continue reading... For more opportunities, visit: http://www.opportunitydesk.org Opportunity Desk Global Virtual Office.

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