W Cape hoping to surpass last year’s matric results

Pupil writing an exam 2 minutes The Department of Education in the Western Cape says there are more important indicators to consider for matric passes than the percentages achieved. Results will be released at school on Tuesday. Provincial Education Minister David Maynier says the indicators include the number of candidates achieving a bachelors pass and…

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Human trafficking suspects expected to appear in court

Court gavel seen on a table. 1 minute Three suspects who are facing charges of human trafficking and the illegal possession of a firearm are expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court this morning. Officers arrested the suspects last week after a tip-off that led them to a house in Sandringham in Johannesburg. Twenty-six…

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WC Commissioner concern about increase in police killings

Image of commerative ribbon against police killings. 2 minutes Western Cape Police Commissioner Tembisile Patekile has expressed concern about the increasing number of officers being killed in the line of duty. This comes after two suspects gunned down a 32-year-old Constable from Mfuleni while responding to a robbery in the area. Patekile says the situation…

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Minister Hlabisa safe, diver killed in accident

The vehicle that claimed the life of Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa’s driver. 1 minute The Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has confirmed that Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa is safe and at home with his family after his security team’s vehicle was involved in a fatal crash on the N2. The crash occurred in the northbound…

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Minister Gwarube to announce 2024 matric results

Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube addressing delegates at a government event. 2 minutes Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube will officially announce the outcome of the 2024 matric exams on Monday amid hopes of a continued improvement in the national pass rate. The ceremony will be held at the Mosaiek Church in Johannesburg. Tomorrow…

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