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SADTU criticises drop of key subjects for pass rates

SADTU says students should consider leaning towards subjects like Mathematics and Physical Science The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) says competition for the best matric pass rate among provinces has led to the abandonment of critical subjects like Mathematics and Physical Science. The union’s comment comes on the eve of the start of the…

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McKenzie orders SAFA report on stripped Bafana-Lesotho victory

Minister Gayton McKenzie. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has requested a detailed report from the South African Football Association (SAFA) regarding the circumstances that led to Bafana Bafana being stripped of their victory over Lesotho in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in March. It stemmed from fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena. He says the…

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Prince Simakade’s supporters disappointed by court ruling on Misuzulu

AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini at his coronation ceremony in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Members of the AmaZulu royal family who support Prince Simakade Zulu have expressed their disappointment in the Supreme Court of Appeal’s judgement, which overturned a High Court order invalidating President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recognition of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. The president had appealed the judgement, arguing…

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Committee didn’t have to be consulted in PKTT disbandment: Mchunu

Minister Senzo Mchunu appears before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has told Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system, that he did not have to consult the inter-ministerial committee before disbanding the political killings task team (PKTT). Mchunu, who was put on special…

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