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What International Schools in South Africa Cost in 2026

What international schools in South Africa cost in 2026, from about US$4,800 to US$38,800 a year, plus extra fees, curricula and how to apply.

  • International school costs in South Africa range US$4,800 to US$38,800 per year.
  • American school in Johannesburg is the most expensive option.
  • Cape Town offers a range of international school choices.

Tech

From paper coupons to real-time offers: How customer promotions changed

From Coca-Cola's paper coupons to AI-powered shopping carts, businesses have transformed promotions into real-time, personalized offers - but their long-term value remains uncertain.

  • Customer promotions evolved from paper coupons to real-time offers.
  • Airlines created AAdvantage in 1981 to track customer loyalty.
  • Modern promotions are data-driven and tailored in real-time.

Science

Scientists Trapped an Antimatter Particle for Months to Study Its Secrets

These elusive and reactive particles have been challenging to hold on to and even more challenging to study, but a new method paves the way for tests on the differences between matter and antimatter.

  • Scientists trapped a positron for months using a single-positron quantum cyclotron.
  • The device isolated the antiparticle in a vacuum at near-absolute-zero temperature.
  • Researchers aim to measure antimatter particles 30 times more precisely than before.
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