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…
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…
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…
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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Three people stranded in the Mutale River outside Thohoyandou
[File Image]: Floods during heavy rain. Three people are stranded in the Mutale River at Gwakwani village outside Thohoyandou in Limpopo. The stranded people had crossed the river to the neighbouring village but on their return, it was overflowing. They cannot go back to the village as another rivulet is also overflowing. The South African…
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….
E Cape farmer says feeding cattle will be a challenge as grazing land destroyed by fires
FILE | Kouga Municipality working to combat raging fires in the area. Farmers in the Kouga Municipality in the Eastern Cape says they have lost hectares of grazing land due to the veld fires that ravaged the area over the past week. The Kabeljous area near Jeffrey’s Bay was the hardest hit, where some farmers…
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,…
Heavy rain collapses road between Karino and Tekwane in Mbombela
The road between Karino and Thekwane South submerged and closed due to heavy rainfall. 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 says the rains which have been falling persistently in the province’s…
MPs send messages of encouragement to Matric Class of 2025
Students in a classroom As the Matric Class of 2025 is anxiously waiting for the official release of their results, Members of Parliament have sent them messages of encouragement. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is expected to announce the results on Monday evening. The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has sent a message of support…
