Matric results in a newspaper. The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is warning matriculants to be cautious of unregistered institutions offering fake study opportunities. SAQA says students should verify institutions before paying fees. The warning comes as the Basic Education Department prepares to officially announce the 2025 matric results on Tuesday next week. Before you register,…
An empty school classroom. Education Activist Hendrick Makaneta believes escalating private school fees are threatening to widen the gap between the rich and the poor in South Africa. He has expressed concern about the exorbitant fees that some private schools are charging. This comes ahead of the start of the 2026 academic year. PODCAST| Private…
Newly Appointed National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andy Mothibi The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has welcomed the appointment of Andy Mothibi as the new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), citing that he is a better candidate than all those who were shortlisted. WATCH | President Ramaphosa praises outgoing NDPP Shamila Batohi for…
FILE PHOTO | Confiscated drugs seen on a table. Two men have been arrested in Kempton Park, north-east of Johannesburg, for allegedly being in possession of drugs with a street value of over R200 000. The suspects who are foreign nationals are expected to appear in a local magistrate’s court soon. They are facing charges…
FILE | Scorched fields in the Cape Winelands The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) Fire Services have been deployed to a fire in Languedoc, Stellenbosch, which is burning in the direction of Boschendal Wine Estate. The fire is being fueled by strong winds. Spokesperson, Anesca Roodt says together with the Winelands Fire Protection Association, Boschendal…
An alcoholic beverage poured into a glass. A lobby group has proposed an increase in South Africa’s legal drinking age from 18 to either 21 or even 23. Gatekeepers South Africa has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing the country’s struggles with alcohol abuse and its link to domestic violence, drunk driving, and other risks….
A house has been destroyed by the fire in Aalwyndal, January 7, 2026. The Mossel Bay Municipality in the Western Cape says it has secured additional crews from Hessequa and George Municipalities, as well as Working on Fire, to support the Mossel Bay and Garden Route District firefighters. What started as a vegetation fire quickly…
An empty classroom. Some parents are still seeking placement for their children as schools get set to reopen on 14 January. The Western Cape Education Department says by mid-December it had already placed over 96% of learners in grades R, one and eight. It says placement is still in progress for about 7 000 learners…
File | Sewage spillage. Residents of Mattafin in Mpumalanga have raised concerns over sewage waste flowing into their homes, especially when it rains. Some claim that the situation has not only put their lives at risk, but also their belongings, such as furniture. Others have accused the municipality of leaving sewage manholes uncovered. Concerned resident…
Court gavel. The bail application of the 48-year-old Sipho Ngomane, accused of killing his wife, a police officer, Sergeant Joyce Ngomane, has been postponed to next Tuesday for further hearing at the Nkomazi Magistrate’s Court, in Mpumalanga. During the accused’s last court appearance, the case was postponed due to the unavailability of the state prosecutor….
