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…
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…
City of Johannesburg EMS truck. Joburg EMS firefighters have been attacked and their Fire Engine stoned in Soweto. City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services has expressed concern over the incident. EMS Spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi, says the firefighters were responding to a call about a shack fire at the Motsoaledi informal settlement in Soweto when they…
University of the Free State Campus. The University of Free State says academic activities will continue on Monday following their suspension amid student protests. The QwaQwa campus was closed after damage to buildings on Monday following student protest over the phasing out of provisional registration. The University of the Free State Executive Committee, Institutional Representative Council, and Campus Student Representative…
A car spinning at an event The Lemo Fest Spin Explosion aims to keep young people busy and off the streets, according to the founder, Freddie Kenny. Kenny says the Bloemfontein-based festival is aimed at contributing to the revival of the township economy, under the theme “Re ya Kasi”. The festival is in its third…
Plane at an airport Flights at the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport have slowly resumed operations after delays left passengers frustrated and stranded on Friday. Some passengers had to cancel their journeys due to the problem. Other airports, including Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay and Mthatha, were also affected. A statement issued by Airlink said the disruptions were…
