SADTU says students should consider leaning towards subjects like Mathematics and Physical Science The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) says competition for the best matric pass rate among provinces has led to the abandonment of critical subjects like Mathematics and Physical Science. The union’s comment comes on the eve of the start of the…
Advocate Zandile Mshololo inside the North Gauteng High Court ahead of proceedings of the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial on 14 November 2022. The first accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Muzi Sibiya, is expected back on the witness stand on Monday. Sibiya took the stand last week and is the first witness to testify…
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu appears before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on October 17, 2025. The Ad Hoc Committee in parliament that is investigating allegations raised by KZN Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, will resume its work on Tuesday. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who has been on special leave since July, will continue to give his evidence-in-chief….
AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini at his coronation ceremony in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Members of the AmaZulu royal family who support Prince Simakade Zulu have expressed their disappointment in the Supreme Court of Appeal’s judgement, which overturned a High Court order invalidating President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recognition of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. The president had appealed the judgement, arguing…
Attorney pleads with court to grant Matlala bail
Raindrops seen on a windscreen during a thunderstorm. The South African Weather Services has issued a warning for heavy rains and thunderstorms in parts of the country this week. This comes after a rainy weekend across the country. Forecaster Tokelo Chiloane says a cold front later this week will bring more rain. “The South African…
A learner chooses an answer on multiple choice sheet. The Western Cape Education Department says it has finalised preparations for this year’s matric examinations. Some matriculants will sit for Computer Application Technology on Tuesday while most of them will write languages later this week. Western Cape Education Minister David Maynier has appealed to communities across…
A girl lights fireworks to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Hindus around the country will celebrate the Festival of Lights or Diwali on Monday. While this is a time of great joy with family and friends, for others, specifically the less fortunate and those without families, it can be a very dark day….
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues this morning at the High Court in Pretoria. LIVE STREAM:
Scene of bus crash on the N1 North near Ingwe Lodge, Musina on October 12, 2025. Officials from Zimbabwe and Malawi embassies and the Limpopo provincial government are expected to meet on Monday with the families of the 43 people killed in a bus crash outside Louis Trichardt in Limpopo last Sunday. The overloaded bus…
