KZN scholar transport vehicle tests to continue until end of January

An officer conducts an inspection on scholar transport in Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal on 12 January 2026. KwaZulu-Natal Transport MEC Siboniso Duma says they will continue with road safety inspections until the end of this month to ensure the safety of school children. Sixty-three scholar transport vehicles have failed recent roadworthiness inspections conducted in the province….

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NW learner who wrote exams while being partially blind gets Bachelor pass

Kamogelo Motaung, a St Mary’s Secondary School Kamogelo Motaung, a St Mary’s Secondary School learner from Mahikeng in the North West, who was partially blind while writing his matric has passed his National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor’s pass.   This remarkable turnaround was made possible by the kindness of strangers.   Earlier in his matric year, the SABC reported about his deteriorating…

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Frustrated Gauteng parents call for scrapping of online school application as learners left in limbo

A school classroom. Frustration turned into determination as thousands of Gauteng parents queued outside district offices for the Gauteng Department of Education to secure school placements for their children for this year. From the early hours, they lined up at local education offices, seeking answers and solutions amid challenges such as no, or delayed communication,…

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Phahlane requests Ad Hoc Committee to conclude earlier

Former Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane appearinf before the Ad Hoc Committee. Former Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane has requested the Ad Hoc Committee probing national security concerns to conclude questioning him not later than eight o’clock this Wednesday evening. Phahlane is the first witness testifying before the committee…

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Australia’s Hazlewood ‘on track’ to start T20 World Cup

Australia’s Josh Hazlewood in action. Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood expects to be ready for the start of the Twenty20 World Cup next month after sitting out their Ashes series victory against England through injuries, the 36-year-old said. The right-arm quick missed Australia’s 4-1 Ashes victory with a hamstring strain. He subsequently suffered Achilles soreness…

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