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Education MEC attributes success to collective effort by teachers, pupils and unions

Once ranked among the worst-performing schools in Gauteng, Mamello Comprehensive School in Tsakane has recorded a significant turnaround in its matric results, improving its pass rate from 64.66% in 2024 to 77.6% in 2025.

Joy Ndlovu, an 18-year-old matriculant from Barnato Park High School, is anxious about going home with her matric results due to fear of disappointing her family, despite passing with a diploma. She compares herself unfavorably to her cousins who achieved higher grades and feels uncertain about her future educational prospects due to financial constraints and the pressure of family expectations.

A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.

Gauteng parents queued outside district offices to secure school placements for their children.

The department says this to ensure the safety of learners and teachers.

There is broad support for the protests among Israeli officials, but Palestinians say they hope the Iranian regime stays in place and the protests die down soon.

As the US cracks down on illegal immigration in Minneapolis, home to a large Somali community, it will end protections for many in the country legally.

The communications authority says the suspension is aimed at preventing misinformation and violence.

The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.

Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.

Jihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.

Redhill in Johannesburg was the best-performing private school in the country, achieving an average 4.3 distinctions per student.

The discount retailer says it is also investing about £43m in revamping more than 70 UK shops.

Health Department requested more funding after Trump administration withdrew PEPFAR funding.

Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

Uganda and Vargar forward Rogers Mato signs a pre-contract agreement to join Scottish Premiership leaders Heart of Midlothian this summer.

Gabon’s government lifts the sanctions it imposed on the national team and striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after their exit from Afcon 2025.

Recalled centre-half Stephen Welsh could return to Motherwell before the end of the January transfer window, interim Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has suggested while admitting he does not expect injured winger Jota to play again this season.

Mohamed Salah’s Egypt will face Senegal in the Afcon 2025 semi-finals, offering the chance of revenge against his old Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane.

City officials have flagged another Bryanston property for illegal rentals, as investigations into home hijackings in the area continue…

Minister Gayton McKenzie has shared a motivational message to learners who have failed matric last year …

South Africa is increasingly making progress in being seen as an investment destination that is safe and run according to financial legislation.

‘Orlando Pirates would like to commend the leadership of Marumo Gallants for the professional and cooperative manner in which the transaction was handled,’ read a club statement.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 14 January 2026.

Memorable day for Toyota in Saudi Arabia as GR Hilux secures Stage 9 podium lockout.

A contract justification published in a federal register on Tuesday says that 31 ICE vehicles operating in the Twin Cities area “lack the necessary emergency lights and sirens” to be “compliant.”

South Africans are spending noticeably less on petrol than they were a few months ago.

South Africa has an exclusive selection of high-powered bakkies that can tackle rough terrain and give hot hatchbacks a run for their money.

Tata has announced that two new SUVs are heading to South Africa this year.

One of South Africa’s largest municipalities plans to generate revenue by auctioning off 800 cars next month.

Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?

Medical checks for the show picked up contestant Amanda Collier’s heart condition.

Morning Live’s Marc Cananur finds out more about the health risks around illegal cigarettes.