Essential school supplies seen on a desk. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education says it is working around the clock to ensure that all schools receive their stationery and textbooks before the start of the new school year. The Department says at least 40 percent of the schools are likely to reopen on Wednesday without stationery….
A woman prepares vegetables for customers at her stall Hawkers in Giyani, Limpopo, say heavy rainfall has disrupted their businesses. Hundreds of informal traders in Giyani rely on daily trade to support their families. Several parts of the province are experiencing persistent downpours over the past few days, forcing informal traders off the streets. The…
Aerial view of Reddam House in Umhlanga The matric class of 2025 at Reddam House in Umhlanga, North of Durban are breathing a sigh of relief following the release of their results. The Independent Examinations Board’s (IEB) class of 2025 released their results Monday, achieving an overall pass rate of 98.31% in the National Senior…
Empty benches inside a court A 49-year-old man is expected to appear in the Welkom Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday following the alleged accidental shooting of his nephew. Police spokesperson Palesa Thabana says officers received information from a hospital on Sunday that a 22-year-old man had succumbed to gunshot wounds. “Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was accidentally shot…
The results will be available to the anxious matriculants from Monday midnight . With just hours to go before the release of matric results looming, anticipation is reaching fever pitch for thousands of learners and their families across the country. The 2025 National Senior Certificate results will be published in accredited newspapers, but following privacy…
Fire Overstrand authorities in the Western Cape say it is estimated that fires have cost the municipality more than R6 million over the past week. Fires are still burning actively. One is in Pearly Beach, the other is at Uilkraalsmond, as well as at Koude Vlakte near Stanford. Overstrand Municipal Manager, Dean O’Neill says structures…
Residents are urged to be cautious around low-lying areas The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 9 warning for rain resulting in widespread flooding for Sunday into Monday over the eastern areas of Mopani District Municipality of Limpopo and Bushbuckridge Local Municipality of Mpumalanga as well as Collins Chabane Local Municipality….
KZN schools face challenges ahead of reopening Just three days before schools reopen on Wednesday, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has confirmed that there are challenges in terms of school readiness. The department says it is working around the clock with unions to mitigate the impact. Spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi says they are in constant contact…
[File Image]: Tourist on safari at the Kruger National Park As severe weather conditions persist across parts of the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, including sections of the Kruger National Park, guests currently staying at Lower Sabie Rest Camp and Crocodile Bridge Rest Camps will not have access to Skukuza. The only available exit route is…
Empty classroom Teacher unions, National Teachers’ Union (Natu) and the South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) say they are planning to take the KwaZulu-Natal Education Department and Provincial Treasury to court. This is over what they say is a lack of learner and teacher support materials. It follows a survey that Sadtu and National Professional…
