For years, the matric pass rate has been the number everyone waits for. It makes headlines. It ranks provinces. It’s celebrated or criticised every January. But Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says that obsession has come at a cost. And she’s changing how provinces will be judged. Here’s why: Gwarube says the focus on the […] More
The 2026 matric final exams officially begin on Tuesday 13 October and end on 26 November. What are candidates allowed to take into the exam room? WHAT CAN YOU TAKE INTO THE EXAM ROOM? One of the most important moments in your 12 years of school is the day you write your final, National Senior […] More
SASSA has responded to the fallout from the Auditor-General’s damning findings last week. In a media statement, the agency insisted it, “strengthens social grant controls to protect the integrity of the social assistance system.” Likewise, the agency “noted recent media reports” of R1.33 billion paid to allegedly ineligible beneficiaries in the 2025/26 financial year. It […] More
A nine-year-old boy and his dog have been rescued after getting into difficulty in the water at Yzerfontein Harbour on the West Coast. The incident happened on the morning of Saturday, 10 October, when National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) crews were preparing for routine training at the harbour. According to NSRI regional operations manager Danie […] More
South Africa isn’t the only emerging economy saddled with a thinly stretched fiscus. We’re talking mass youth unemployment (47%), deep poverty and a burdensome social wage (28-million on SASSA grants). Indonesia, like South Africa, faced a strikingly similar economic profile a quarter of a century ago. The only difference is what happened next … In […] More
A major redevelopment on Durban’s Golden Mile is moving ahead, with more than R70 million in private investment already secured and total investment expected to approach R100 million once tenant fit-outs are completed. The eThekwini Municipality has confirmed that preferred bidder Imvusa (Pty) Ltd will redevelop Durban’s 137 Lower Marine Parade, expanding the site’s commercial […] More
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Thabo Cele has opened up about his difficult journey at Kaizer Chiefs following his departure from the Soweto giants. Cele spent 18 months at Amakhosi, helping the club end their 10-year wait for silverware by winning the Nedbank Cup in 2025. However, the midfielder endured a difficult spell last season, struggling for […] More
Kaizer Chiefs could end the season without silverware once again, with Amakhosi facing an uphill battle to compete for trophies on multiple fronts. Their last cup triumph came in the Nedbank Cup last year, ending a 10-year wait for silverware. However, the Soweto giants have struggled to build on that success this season. Chiefs have […] More
The opening round of the Champions Cup gets off to a flying start on Friday, with back-to-back defending champions Union Bordeaux Bègles launching the defence of their crown away to Gloucester Rugby. On Saturday, among a host of fixtures, Stade Français Paris travel to South Africa to take on the Bulls, the Stormers host Bristol […] More
