Mark Horner
@marknewlyn
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Trying to use collaboration and technology to help education in South Africa.
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Joined December 2007
Every machine in a Hospital that diagnoses your body without cutting you open is based on a principle of Physics, discovered by a Physicist who had no interest in Medicine. If you think the world doesn’t need Basic Science, or that somehow Science has failed you, think again.
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1/ Russia’s escalating attacks on Ukrainian civilians in 2025 have killed more people than in the same period in 2024. @hrw’s new report documents unlawful strikes that may amount to war crimes. States must act. #Ukraine #WarCrimes
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Imagine sitting on a 50-billion endowment and not taking the opportunity to spearhead the defence of academic freedom in your country. Well at least we know now what these sorts of schools are all about.
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Turn your learning goals into rewards! Join our #Headstart challenge starting 10 Feb. How? 1. Sign up or log in at https://t.co/vi4k4LTZHI 2. To enter, click the button labelled Start Here. 3. Achieve your weekly goals and get entered into the weekly draw to win vouchers!
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It's official! 🥳 Quizizz has partnered with PhET to bring science teachers something magical. The incredible PhET simulations you love, now with instant feedback and auto-grading! Check out 50+ of the most popular simulations now on Quizizz: https://t.co/LbBbU72Pid
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Economists and governing body associations have warned that this year's above-inflation school fee increases at state schools will result in more parents applying for fee exemptions. https://t.co/vso0x23fyN
news24.com
Economists and governing body associations have warned that this year's above-inflation school fee increases at state schools will result in more parents applying for fee exemptions.
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🌟 Check out our 2025 opportunities! 📚 Fellowship Programme 🎮 @AGEC_ZA 🎓 Grade 6 High School Scholarship 🛠️ @allangraymakers StartUp Academy Empowering South Africa to dream big & create change. Follow us for updates! #AGOF2025 #EmpoweringYouth
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Spent summer break in SA - Durban, Cape Town and JHB. I am utterly astonished at the turnaround in Durban. From the hedges on the roads being cut, to security on its beaches, to the cleanliness of its city centre which I visited, what a turnaround. Shows you cities can be turned!
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The City of Joburg VIP protection policy declared unconstitutional. https://t.co/VvHVLvocJU
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The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has declared as unconstitutional and invalid the City of Johannesburg's controversial VIP protection policy, which – in its current form – allows for eight...
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If you have a resolution to do more good in 2025, why not apply to be our Chair at @DrFrostMaths ? We care deeply about the potential of maths to change lives. Millions of teachers and students have used our resources and platform. I’d greatly appreciate if you could share!
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Fraud and corruption in Gauteng Department of Social Development
dailymaverick.co.za
Investigative and forensic reports into the funds disbursed by the Gauteng Department of Social Development have flagged serious concerns over fraud, corruption and evidence that money meant to...
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This many Palestinians being killed in one day doesn’t merit a breaking news alert. It’s barely a footnote. We have lost our humanity.
Israel killed 70 people in Gaza today. Every day, Israel murders 50 to 100 people in Gaza. It’s been 13 months of this hell.
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Folks, South Africa has progressed in land reform. We are NOT at the 9% progress that people often cite. We are around 25% progress. And yes, the 30% target won't be the end. Land reform must continue sustainably. Read our piece here on the progress. https://t.co/X3BUzRNpph
theconversation.com
Almost 25% of all farmland previously owned by white landowners has been restored, redistributed to black South Africans, or moved away to state ownership.
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Two actuaries have proposed an NHI tax that will force South Africans to choose whether to access benefits from the NHI fund or belong to a medical scheme. | @News24_Business
https://t.co/ZppUmptcRD
news24.com
Two actuaries have proposed an NHI tax that will force South Africans to choose whether to access benefits from the NHI fund or belong to a medical scheme.
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One of the leading voices against femicide in Kenya, who day in day out sees & works with those impacted by GBV, femicide, Sexual Violence- on the floor after being tear-gassed by Kenya police during today’s anti-femicide protests. A metaphor if ever there was one.
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Stellar work, as always. Investigative journalists play a crucial role in exposing corruption. Please support the publications they work for.
@amaBhungane and @dailymaverick are shedding light on the involvement of two top government officials in the health department's R836 million project to install oxygen plants at government hospitals across South Africa. https://t.co/aXUoT6RBWW
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Justice Minister Thembi Simelane’s unexplained cash (Part One)
dailymaverick.co.za
Justice Minister Thembi Simelane lived an unaffordable life as mayor of Polokwane. Her spending habits raise red flags about Simelane’s sources of income. In this three-part series, we unpack...
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