Usindiso building arson case to continue

A firefighter works at the scene of a deadly fire which occurred in the early hours of the morning in Johannesburg, South Africa, August 31, 2023. The trial of the man accused of setting alight the Usindiso building in the Johannesburg CBD is expected to continue in the High Court sitting at Palm Ridge on…

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The matric class of 2025 sits for their first exam paper

Matric exams well wish. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says her department is fully prepared to administer the 2025 matric examinations. Over 900 000 candidates will sit for the examinations which will start on Tuesday. Gwarube briefed the media in Skukuza, Mpumalanga on Monday, on her department’s state of readiness for the exams “All nine…

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Lesufi urges communities to rally behind matric pupils

Students attending school. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has appealed to the public to support matric learners as they start their final exams on Tuesday. More than 188 000 matric learners in Gauteng will started their National Senior Certificate exams. The province aims to maintain its strong performance after achieving an 88.4% pass rate last year….

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Closing arguments to be heard in Mbenenge case

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge appearing at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal on 08 July 2025. The Judicial Conduct Tribunal will on Tuesday hear closing arguments in the sexual harassment case involving Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. A court official, Andiswa Mengo, lodged a complaint against Mbenenge in 2021. She claims the Judge President…

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