Jasmine Stone

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Another South African University Is Getting A School Of Medicine

3 days ago | 2oceansvibe.com | Jasmine Stone

[Image: NWU / Facebook]North-West University (NWU) has officially launched construction of the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine at its Potchefstroom Campus, marking a significant step toward addressing South Africa’s critical shortage of medical professionals. The school’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bismark Tyobeka, led the ceremonial groundbreaking, symbolising the start of what will become South Africa’s 11th medical school.
It Is Now Day 4 Of Cool Ideas Not Sending A Technician To Fix The Internet

1 week ago | 2oceansvibe.com | Jasmine Stone

[Image: Flickr]It’s now Day Four since a reader’s internet went down, and despite repeated, increasingly urgent requests, Cool Ideas still hasn’t sent a technician to fix the issue. To recap: the connection failed on Sunday, a day when Cool Ideas offers no support whatsoever. No phone line, no live chat – just a holding pattern until Monday morning. The reader tells us they immediately tried to get help, only to discover they were on their own for the next 24 hours.
BBC Brutally Fact Checks The Oval Office Genocide Claims

1 week ago | 2oceansvibe.com | Jasmine Stone

[Image: BBC News Africa]By now, we’ve all seen that little chat at the White House between Donald Trump and Cyril Ramaphosa that quickly morphed into a YouTube conspiracy rabbit hole, with Trump playing both host and head lecturer. There’s still some lingering chatter over the meeting, so we thought it worth taking one last look at the theatrics before moving on to the next embarrassing play. Such as Emannuel Macron’s wife klapping him on the stairs of Baguette One.
Cape Town Ceramic Artist Mervyn Gers Stirs The Pot With ‘Dump On Dictators’

2 weeks ago | 2oceansvibe.com | Jasmine Stone

[Source: Mervin Gers Ceramics]Cape Town-based Ceramic artist Mervyn Gers has never been afraid to ruffle a few feathers, and with his latest project, “DUMP ON DICTATORS”, he is reclaiming the humble toilet as a provocative medium for social commentary. One thing is guaranteed, supporters of President Trump are going to sh*t themselves over this. Drawing from history, psychology, and contemporary issues, the project hopes to “explore themes of control, rebellion, and authoritarianism”.
Table View Beachfront Upgrades Continues Following “Performance Issues” With Previous Contractor

3 weeks ago | 2oceansvibe.com | Jasmine Stone

[Image: Sights of Cape Town and Surrounds / Facebook]The City of Cape Town has officially resumed its large-scale project to upgrade the Table View beachfront. Construction has restarted on a number of key developments, including a new pedestrian walkway, enhanced parking facilities, and various infrastructure improvements, following the adoption of a revised project recovery strategy.
Two More Provinces In South Africa Will Soon Have More People Unemployed Than Working

3 weeks ago | 2oceansvibe.com | Jasmine Stone

[Source: Pexels]South Africa’s unemployment crisis is getting worse, with two provinces – Mpumalanga and the Eastern Cape – nearing a troubling milestone: More working-age adults unemployed than employed. The scary situation mirrors that of the North West province, which currently holds the distinction of having more unemployed people than employed ones.
Who Cares If Someone Used ChatGPT To Write An Email Or Compile A Report?

3 weeks ago | 2oceansvibe.com | Jasmine Stone

[Image: Pexels]By now, you’ve probably seen someone online frothing at the mouth because a writer dared to use ChatGPT. “It lacks soul!” they cry. “It’s too clean!” they wail. “It uses words like delve and pivot unironically!”Yes, yes, and yes. But is that a reason to stage a digital witch hunt? You’d think the person had forged a handwritten letter from Jane Austen referring to Mr Darcy’s rizz, rather than asking a robot to help write a LinkedIn post.
Global Stocks Surge As US And China Agree To Slash Tariffs

3 weeks ago | 2oceansvibe.com | Jasmine Stone

[Image: Ticker / CC]Global financial markets experienced a significant rally today following the announcement of a landmark trade agreement between the United States and China. The deal, brokered during high-level talks in Geneva, involves a substantial reduction in tariffs, alleviating fears of a prolonged trade war that had previously rattled global markets. Under the terms of the agreement, the United States has committed to reducing its tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%.
Bishops Chair Kicked To Touch Following Controversial Facebook Post

Nov 13, 2024 | 2oceansvibe.com | Jasmine Stone

Bishops Chair Kicked To Touch Following Controversial Facebook Post [imagesource: Ted Eytan]It has just been announced that the chairperson of the Council of Cape Town’s prestigious private school, Bishops Diocesan College, Crispin Sonn, has handed in his resignation with immediate effect.
A senior’s reflections on change

Apr 27, 2024 | studlife.com | Jasmine Stone

The band hall is bustling and lively at 8 a.m. with the members of the high school wind ensemble. Plastic chairs scrape across the linoleum, and double reeds soak their mouthpieces when Mr. Williams takes the podium. “Okay band. We should be set.”“They said it’s in the U.S. now. Y’all heard about the girl that died?”“I don’t believe that.