The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has called for strengthened security measures to prevent the leaking of exam papers ahead of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, which begin on Tuesday. Out of more than one million registered candidates, at least 700 000 will sit for the NSC exams. The union’s Nomusa Cembi has…
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho ramokopa briefs the media on the state of the national grid on 13 August 2025. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced the country’s attempts to cleaner energy sources and less reliance on fossil fuels. He was presenting South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan(IRP), calling it the biggest post- apartheid investment the country has…
Mpumalanga police are on a manhunt for suspects involved in the killing of 2 people at a tavern, in Bushbuckridge Mpumalanga police have launched a man-hunt following a shooting incident at a local tavern at Culcutta, in Bushbuckridge. Police spokesperson, Mpho Nonyane-Mpe says unknown suspects shot 2 people and fled the scene. Police found both…
IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa Inkatha Freedom Party President, Velenkosini Hlabisa has urged South Africans to make the right choice for their future at next year’s local government elections. Hlabisa was the keynote speaker at the 50th Anniversary held at the Jabulani Aphitheatre in Soweto, on Saturday. The event was the second installment of the party’s…
Marathon competition The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has expressed disappointment following the cancellation of the Cape Town Marathon. Provincial Minister Ricardo Mackenzie says the decision was not taken lightly and followed consultations with safety authorities and event organisers. Mackenzie has encouraged the public to stay active and keep the marathon spirit…
Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has sent his best wishes to the Class of 2025 ahead of their first National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, which kicks off on Tuesday. A total of 188 000 candidates have registered to write the exams across the province, taking place at just over 1 000 centers,…
A police officer conducting a search on an individual during multidisciplinary Operation Shanela. North West Police have given an update on the launch of their Safer Festive Season Operation that seeks to combat crime over the festive season. It was launched in Kanana Township near Klerksdorp in the North West. The operation started at the…
University of Fort Hare’s main campus in the Eastern Cape. The University of Fort Hare in the Eastern Cape will resume teaching online from Monday following the recent violent unrest and destruction of property on its campuses. Students have been calling for SRC elections and a change in university management – among other things. Management…
Sanlam Marathon, Cape Town. The much-anticipated Cape Town marathon has been cancelled due to bad weather. The marathon which was supposed to have taken place on Sunday morning, has been cancelled due to safety concerns after gale force winds blew over temporary structures along the route which could’ve jeopardised the safety of runners and spectators….
Temu logo. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has partnered with the National Consumer Commission in issuing a stern warning to foreign-owned online shopping platforms that fail to comply with South African laws and regulations. This comes after the department revealed that online platform, Temu has been advertising that it has an SA-based warehouse, despite…
