Iran withdraws from BRICS navy drills: Govt source

A naval vessel anchored in Simon’s Town. A well-placed government source has confirmed that Iran has been asked to withdraw from the BRICS Navy drills off the South African coast in an effort to prevent a further escalation in diplomatic tensions with the United States. Iranian vessels that arrived in Simon’s Town in the Western…

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DBE lauds Matric Class of 2025 despite some challenges

Matric results announcement The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has lauded the efforts of the Matric Class of 2025, saying the group has managed to manoeuvre and excel through some tough challenges such as inclement weather and teacher shortages. Director-General Hubert Mweli highlighted some of these challenges during a Technical Media Briefing ahead of the…

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Impressive Nigeria outplay Algeria to book semi-final spot

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal with Semi Ajayi Strikers Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams grabbed second-half goals as Nigeria powered to a deserved 2-0 victory over Algeria in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final to set up a meeting with hosts Morocco in the last four. Osimhen steered home a long cross…

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63 KZN scholar transport vehicles fail road safety inspection

Scholar transport vehicle 63 scholar transport vehicles in KwaZulu-Natal have failed the road safety inspection. This is according to the provincial Department of Transport. The inspection was conducted by the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) and Operation Shanela ahead of the opening of schools on Wednesday. The province has around 77 000 pupils using scholar transport….

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Learners who don’t get expected results mustn’t lose hope: Metcalfe

Education expert, Professor Mary Metcalfe Education expert Professor Mary Metcalfe says learners from the Matric Class of 2025 who don’t achieve the results they expected should not lose hope, as there are many avenues they can still pursue to achieve their goals.   This as Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is expected to announce the National Senior Certificate results Monday evening.   Earlier Monday,…

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