South African authorities shut Kruger National Park on Thursday to day visitors, after several rivers that run through it burst their banks as the result of days of heavy rains, they said.
Matrics urged to register for second chance programme by 16 February
The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Sipho Hlomuka, has encouraged learners who did not meet the requirements for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations to take advantage of the department’s Second Chance Programme.
Hlomuka said the programme offers learners a valuable opportunity to rewrite...
Vaal Dam storage levels remain strong despite slight decrease
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has revealed that the Vaal Dam, one of South Africa’s most critical reservoirs, continues to perform strongly with storage levels remaining above capacity this week.
According to the department, the latest assessment indicates that the Vaal Dam has recorded a slight decrease,...
Government welcomes R170 million fishmeal plant investment
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has welcomed the more than R170 million investment by the African Pioneer Group for the Sandy Point Harbour fishmeal plant, located at St Helena Bay, in the Western Cape.
The plant produces a range of fish products for local and export markets.
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison, the first verdict in eight criminal trials for allegations that include his 2024 martial law decree.
Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that petrol and diesel users in South Africa are lining up for a big cut to pricing in the new year.
The US Embassy in Pretoria on Thursday accused South Africa of supporting Iran while it violently represses pro-democracy protests by allowing Iranian vessels into South African waters for a multi-national naval drill.
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa’s schools still carry the imprint of apartheid, where resources, language and geography were deliberately divided according to “race”. Many communities today remain deeply unequal in terms of school infrastructure and resources.
[SAnews.gov.za] MEC for Education in the Western Cape, David Maynier, says the province will continue working tirelessly to place all children who are still seeking school placements as the country begins the 2026 academic year.
[Daily Maverick] Three years ago, Daily Maverick visited Lavender Hill High School in Cape Town, which had a matric pass rate just under 70%, to explore the stories of success and adversity behind the statistics. Returning in 2026, we found the pass rate had risen to 89% for the class of 2025 – a 20% jump.
Energy analyst professor Anton Eberhard has pointed out glaring flaws in former Eskom CEO Jacob Maroga’s “myths” about what nearly caused the collapse of South Africa’s power system.
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