Two arrested on the N1 near Musina for possession of explosives

Two people have been arrested on the N1 near Musina in Limpopo for possession of explosives. Police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba says they gave chase after the suspects when they

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Mashatile highlights role of young people in national development

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has highlighted the importance of young people to the country’s development. His statement follows the release of results for the 2025 matric results. The national pass

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Severe weather warning issued for Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng

The South African Weather Service has issued an Orange Level 9 and 6 severe weather warning for Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng on Tuesday. Flooding of roads, mudslides and rock falls

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BOSA calls for scrapping 30% pass mark in favour of 50% minimum

Build One South Africa (BOSA) has called on government to scrap the 30% pass mark and replace it with a minimum 50% pass requirement. On Monday, the party held demonstrations

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24-year-old Umlazi man arrested following viral assault allegations

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault of his 31-year-old girlfriend in Umlazi, south of Durban. The suspect was arrested following public outcry after the

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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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