Bachelor passes from no-fee schools growing: Gwarube

A growing number of Bachelor passes now come from no-fee and rural schools. This is one of the key takeaways from Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube’s announcement of the class

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Matric class of 2025 achieves 88% pass rate, KZN takes pole position

The Matric class of 2025 has achieved 88% pass rate, an increase from last year’s 87.03%, and the highest ever in the country’s national senior certificate (NSC) history. The results

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Heavy rain collapses road between Karino and Tekwane in Mbombela

The road between Karino Estate and Tekwane South in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, has collapsed. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes. The provincial Community Safety, Security and Liaison spokesperson, Moeti Mmusi

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Man to appear in Welkom Court for alleged accidental shooting of nephew

A 49-year-old man is expected to appear in the Welkom Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday following the alleged accidental shooting of his nephew.   Police spokesperson Palesa Thabana says officers received information from

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IEB matric class achieves 98.31% pass rate, a drop from last year

The Independent Examinations Board has achieved an overall pass rate of 98.31 per cent in the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations. It is lower than the 2020 pass rate which

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Suspects to appear in court today following drug bust in Kraaifontein

Five suspects have been arrested in Kraaifontein, Cape Town, for various crimes. They include being in illegal possession of firearms and drugs. The arrests were made at the weekend. In

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Man arrested after alleged assault, rape of elderly woman in Limpopo

A 30 year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting and raping a 95-year-old woman on Friday night at Vleesboom village in Sekhukhune, Limpopo. Police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba says the

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Four suspects arrested for illegal firearm possession in Bojanala

Police in the North West have, in the past few days, arrested four suspects in the Bojanala District for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Adele

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Mpumalanga communities urged to stay alert amid heavy rains

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has called on communities to remain vigilant as heavy rains continue across Mpumalanga. Residents are urged to be cautious around low-lying areas,

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Sarah Baartman and Nelson Mandela Bay fires now under control

Fires that hit the southern parts of the Sarah Baartman District municipality and Nelson Mandela Bay Metro have been brought under control. [LISTEN] SA Weather Services issues red veldfire warning as

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