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Gauteng MEC for education Matome Chiloane has called for increased vigilance from parents, schools and authorities following the deadly scholar transport crash in Vanderbijlpark.

The phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis is the result of solar eruptions sending particles that interact with the Earth’s atmosphere.

Allegations raised by the SAPS KwaZulu-Natal commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in July last year precipitated two distinct investigative processes.

Chiefs’ new winger unfazed by past disputes, warns Arrows will be seeking redemption

Ramaphosa assessed flood damage as over 1 300 homes were hit, while authorities monitor heavy rains.

A scholar transport vehicle carrying pupils collided with a a truck this morning.

The crash in that happened in Vanderbijlpark claimed the lives of 13 learners. 

Five men are currently on trial for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana captain.

Tension is high as the World Economic Forum in Davos opens and President Trump threatens Europe over Greenland.

The coastal corridor from Lagos to Abidjan is shaping into a West African megalopolis. Starting in Lagos, Nigeria, we navigate the chaos, the checkpoints, and the road that could change it all.

Delegates from Vietnam’s communist party are meeting to choose leadership and chart its economic future. The current General Secretary To Lam is expected to keep his post and seek that of president.

Pedro Sanchez announces three days of mourning after at least 40 people died in Sunday’s collision in southern Spain.

Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

Senegalese fans celebrate their team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Police say armed gangs burst into the two churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna state, during Sunday service.

The Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timket, or Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.

A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.

We asked six Americans what they make of the US economy one year after President Trump returned to the White House.

Emma Reynolds said South East Water was the poorest performer of all water companies

Two South African private schools have been ranked among the world’s top 150 in the 2025/26 Schools Index.

Khumalo turned himself in at Katlehong police over assault claim by suspected drug dealer.

Mogotsi has raised concerns about his legal representation and personal security.

Xolani Khumalo and his co-accused hands themselves at the Katlehong police station in Ekurhuleni

ActionSA, DA call for investigation into reports that SANDF officials defied Ramaphosa’s orders

English football’s independent regulator will review ‘parachute payments’ to relegated clubs as part of its report into the men’s professional game.

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Ibrahima Konate is looking for a better-paid contract, Flamengo have not given up on signing Lucas Paqueta and Chelsea may need to dig deeper to land Jeremy Jacquet.

Betway Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs host Golden Arrows at the FNB Stadium. Here is the expected starting line-up for Amakhosi.

Government replaces recruitment goal with plan to increase ‘education exports’ to £40bn a year by 2030

Ministers are scrapping target numbers for international students in the UK and will instead focus on encouraging universities to open hubs abroad, as part of a plan to bring British education to people “on their own doorsteps”.

The government’s new international education strategy will set...

Switzerland – not Geneva. Stella Ndabeni-Anbrahams has become a meme on social media after she touched down in Switzerland this week.

Prince Harry, Sir Elton John and others are suing The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday’s publisher over alleged unlawful information gathering practices.

The accident led to renewed calls to prioritise the safety of scholar transport in South Africa

The former principal says key findings against him were flawed and will be challenged in court.

Until traffic cops crack down relentlessly, reckless drivers will keep killing, and investigations will arrive far too late again sadly.

Sharks interim coach JP Pietersen said they have self-belief after the Clermont win, but also know that the Stormers are a ‘different-class team’.

Sub-R300,000 models are one of the most popular segments in South Africa’s car market.

Isuzu has upgraded its local manufacturing efforts alongside its major panel supplier.

How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.

A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.

The myth of ‘the most depressing day of the year’ won’t die – but does it actually do any harm?