TUESDAY, 13 JANUARY 2026, 06:38
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The matric class of 2025 has made history with an 88% pass rate, the highest ever recorded in the history of the National Senior Certificate with KwaZulu-Natal leading the pack with a 90.6% pass.
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Damien Egan, Labour MP for Bristol North East and vice chair of Labour Friends of Israel, cancelled the appearance.
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Adelaide United says it “categorically rejects” Cavallo’s claims he was sidelined because of his sexuality.
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Court papers filed on Monday show the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks “personal jurisdiction” over the BBC.
South Africa
Gwarube has reminded the country of the challenges the class of 2025 had to overcome.
South Africa
BRICS Navy drills are being conducted off the South African coast.
South Africa
South Africa celebrates its top matric achievers of 2025
As the Matric Class of 2025 celebrates a historic national pass rate of 88% – the highest in the country’s history – the spotlight has fallen on learners whose individual journeys reflect resilience, discipline and unwavering faith.
From the Western Cape to Limpopo and Mpumalanga, South Africa’s top achievers have shown...
South Africa
Government pleased with 2025 Matric Results
Government has congratulated the matric Class of 2025 on achieving an exceptional National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass rate of 88%, marking the highest pass rate in the country.
This as Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, announced the 2025 Matric Results on Monday night.
In releasing the results, the Minister said KwaZulu-Natal...
World
Officials will examine video footage and policy guidelines as part of the investigation, experts told the BBC.
World
Hopes of finding survivors have dimmed as more than 20 people remain missing in the debris.
World
After the social media app’s AI chatbot started generating sexualized images of women and children, two countries have blocked it and several more have launched investigations.
World
At least 648 protesters have been killed in the crackdown by Iranian security forces on a protest movement that has shaken the Islamic republic, Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) said on Monday, warning the actual toll could be far higher.
Africa
Rosita Salvador Mabuiango’s mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.
Africa
Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.
Africa
Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.
Africa
Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Business
More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.
Business
Trump says the new levy is “effective immediately” as anti-government protests in Iran enter a third week.
Business
The Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s trade strategy could come as soon as Wednesday.
Business
South Africa’s matric pass rate has reached a record level of 88%, less than one percentage point higher than 2024.
Politics
Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.
Politics
This has been confirmed by the Commission in a statement this Monday afternoon.
Politics
Disgraced former Eskom CEO and corruption-accused Brian Molefe is the new treasurer-general of the MK Party, the party announced in a statement on Monday afternoon.
Politics
The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.
Sport
Manchester City are keen on England international Elliot Anderson, Bayern Munich continue chase for Marc Guehi and Roma agree deal for Aston Villa’s Donyell Malen.
Sport
Aston Villa sign Chelsea and France midfielder Oriane Jean-Francois for £450,000.
Sport
West Ham’s new signing Estelle Cascarino was denied a chance to make her Women’s Super League debut because of an earring.
Sport
Ulster’s general manager Rory Best says it is “unfortunate” Sunday’s European Challenge Cup game in the Netherlands was called off.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has expressed its readiness for the 2026 academic year, with schools set to reopen on Wednesday, 14 January.
Education
The executive council of the American Historical Association said the resolutions, including one accusing Israel of ‘scholasticide’ in Gaza, would put the group at risk.
Education
[Afropop] New York — We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Africa-America Institute’s State of Education 2026 Conference – ”Following The Gold Road–Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.”
Education
Kent D. Syverud will become the fifth person to run Michigan since the start of 2022, inheriting a school that has also been marked by debates about diversity.
Lifestyle
Minister Gayton McKenzie will launch the Joslin Smith Foundation to coincide with his birthday celebration…
Lifestyle
Several Afrikaner South Africans have been denied refugee status in the resettlement programme. Here is why…
Lifestyle
Snoop Dogg was in high spirits when he presented the award for Best Podcast at the Golden Globes this year.
Lifestyle
Running may seem simple – put one foot in front of the other – but your shoes can make all the difference.
Entertainment
It’s matric results time, but what happens when marks don’t meet expectations. It could trigger challenges in mental wellness, experts say.
Entertainment
The Silver Dorado drifted towards Cape Recife still well ablaze.
Entertainment
Discovery’s repayment demand showed contempt for members until public backlash forced an apology.
Entertainment
After 114 years, the ANC must adapt to deliver clean governance, jobs, and accountability—or risk irrelevance.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: For decades, the Environmental Protection Agency has calculated the health benefits of reducing air pollution, using the cost estimates of avoided asthma attacks and premature deaths to justify clean-air rules. Not anymore. Under President Trump, the E.P.A. plans to stop tallying gains from the health benefits caused by curbing two of...
Science/Tech
European hiring momentum is cooling as slower growth and accelerating AI adoption make both employers and workers more cautious. DW.com reports: [Angelika Reich, leadership adviser at the executive recruitment firm Spencer Stuart] noted how Europe’s labor market has “cooled down” and how “fewer job vacancies and a tougher economic climate naturally make employees more cautious about switching...
Science/Tech
The viral Chinese app Are You Dead? (known as Sileme in Chinese) targets people who live alone by requiring regular check-ins and alerting an emergency contact if the user doesn’t respond. It launched in May and is now the most downloaded paid app in China. Cybernews reports: Users need to check in with the app every two days by clicking a large button to confirm that they are alive. Otherwise,...
Science/Tech
Linus Torvalds has started experimenting with vibe coding, using Google’s Antigravity AI to generate parts of a small hobby project called AudioNoise. “In doing so, he has become the highest-profile programmer yet to adopt this rapidly spreading, and often mocked, AI-driven programming,” writes ZDNet’s Steven Vaughan-Nichols. Fro the report: [I]t’s a trivial program called AudioNoise — a recent...
Motoring
Motoring
Toyota has several new products lined up for 2026, including a new SUV and the highly anticipated next-generation Hilux.
Motoring
Motoring
Legacy brands remain popular in South Africa despite a slew of new competitors.
Health
After receiving a diagnosis of terminal cancer, he used his experience in public relations to draw attention to the skyrocketing cost of medication.
Health
Could your skin be absorbing PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), also known as ‘forever chemicals’ through your raincoat?
Health
In a reversal, the agency plans to calculate only the cost to industry when setting pollution limits, and not the monetary value of saving human lives, documents show.
Health
A study of more than 5,000 pages of agency documents on mifepristone over 12 years found that agency leaders almost always followed the evidence-based recommendations of scientists.