Ramaphosa assures Khayelitsha that services will be prioritized

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa at the party’s January 8 Statement celebrations in Western Cape 2 minutes African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured the residents of Khayelitsha and surrounds that the party will prioritize services to the people of the Western Cape. Ramaphosa says this can be achieved through the ANC’s renewal programme…

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A scholar transport dispute brewing in Mthatha

School bus outside Woodrow Wilson Senior High School. 3 minutes A scholar transport dispute is brewing in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape. The Mthatha Taxi Owners Association has issued a warning against the operation of private scholar or staff transport in the area, as of the 15th of January. In a letter, the taxi association…

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KNP activates Disaster Management Team due to flooding

Kruger National Park sign. 1 minute The Kruger National Park (KNP) has activated its Disaster Management Team due to flooding caused by prolonged rainfall, damaging some of its infrastructure. The Park reports that several main gravel roads between Skukuza and Lower Sabie are affected and have been temporarily closed. Park spokesperson, Ike Phaahla has urged…

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Matric class of 2024 achieves 87.3% pass rate

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…

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Stilfontein rescue operation of illegal miners begins

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…

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