January 2025

Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube speaking during the 2024 matric results announcement ceremony in Randburg, Johannesburg. 3 minutes Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube has announced that the matric pass rate of 2024 is 87.3%. This is a 4.4% increase from the class of 2023. Gwarube made the announcement a matric result announcement event in…

3 minutes The government rescue operation of illegal miners at Stilfontein in the North West province has officially started. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has made available R12 million for the operation. This is pending the ruling of the Constitutional Court on whether the responsibility lies with the government or the owners of…

1 minute The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) has announced its highest pass rate in five years, with 98.47% of candidates successfully completing their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations in 2024. According to the results released on Monday, 89.37% of students qualified for higher education this year, marking an improvement from last year’s 88.59%. The examining…

Director-General of Basic Education Mathanzima Mweli 2 minutes Director-General of Basic Education Mathanzima Mweli says failure and repetition rates are higher in South Africa. He says not the same number of pupils who enter Grade 1 finish Grade 12. He says the Class of 2024 was a unique class, adding that the throughput rate in…

[File Image] People stand near the remains of a building, which was destroyed during flooding. 1 minute Roads and bridges in the Moretele Local Municipality in the North West have been severely damaged following heavy rains in the area. Municipal officials say residents of villages such as Kromkuil, Tlholwe and De Grens are trapped in…

2024 SA Top Achievers 2 minutes Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has honoured South Africa’s Top 39 Matric achievers at a special event in Fairlands, Johannesburg, on Monday. The 2024 top performers, representing all corners of the country, were celebrated for their exceptional achievements. Gauteng’s top learner, Malwandle Baloyi from New Hope School in Pretoria,…

Deputy Commissioner at the Competition Commission, Hardin Rantshisusu speaking during an event. 1 minute The Fresh Produce Market Inquiry has proposed 31 recommendations and remedial actions to promote competition, reduce barriers to entry, and to promote inclusive fresh produce market value chains. The inquiry has identified high concentration levels among Fresh Produce market agents for…

[FILE IMAGE]: Accident involving an SUV and a minibus taxi on the N9 road just outside Graaf Reinet in the Eastern Cape. 1 minute Five people died and 13 sustained serious injuries when a minibus travelling from the Western Cape collided with a SUV on the N9 near Graaff-Reinet this morning. All four occupants of…

Court gavel and scales of justice 2 minutes The lawyer for the complainant in the sexual harassment probe against Judge President Selby Mbenenge hopes that the process will take cognisance of the violence women experience in the workplace. This is because the Tribunal tasked with the probe started its work in Johannesburg on Monday. This is…