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Matric exams in full swing: Here’s what will be written TODAY
The 2025 matric exams began last week as learners across South Africa entered one of the most important periods of their school careers.

Exploring the legend of Devil’s Peak in Cape Town
The fame of Cape Town’s Devil’s Peak is almost equal to that of Table Mountain, though its mythical status is far more compelling.

Germany and Belgium are coming after these groups of South Africans
Germany and Belgium are in desperate need of skilled workers, and they’re coming to South Africa to find them.

The food retailer cheaper than Pick n Pay, Food Lover’s Market, and Spar in South Africa
BusinessTech’s food basket comparison shows the cheapest retailer for basic groceries at the end of October 2025.

The one public school in South Africa outperforming all the rest
Hoërskool Waterkloof, a government school based in Pretoria, achieved the highest number of distinctions of all public schools and outperformed most private schools in the country.

One state hospital in South Africa offers world-class medical care
The Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town has received international accreditation for its world-class palliative care and oncology teams.

Business Talk – Principal Officer Kevin Aron on Medshield’s prevention-first strategy to medical aid
Kevin Aron discusses Medshield’s philosophy of being a “partner for life” for its members.

Worst news in 7 years for meat lovers in South Africa
Inflation ticked higher in September, with meat prices seeing their largest increases since January 2018.

New rules for South African passport holders travelling to Europe
South African passport holders travelling to the European Union will face new Entry/Exit System (EES) requirements, which will digitally capture your biometric data and keep it on file.

Internet billionaire who lives in a small South African town brings big event to Cape Town
Jan Henric Buettner, an ultra-wealthy German Internet entrepreneur now living in Wilderness, is bringing the high-profile Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour to Cape Town.

New target for criminals now firmly entrenched in South Africa
The SAPS have raised alarm over a growing trend of criminals targeting churches and their congregants, with several robberies reported in recent weeks.

A warning to South African schools that conduct student disciplinary hearings
A recent High Court case has warned South African schools to be careful when disciplining students, as failing to follow proper procedures can make their actions unlawful.