News24 | Two Cape Town law enforcement officers arrested in R3k bribe sting
Two City of Cape Town law enforcement officers accused of releasing a drunken driver and demanding R3 000 in return have been arrested in a sting operation.
WEDNESDAY, 14 JANUARY 2026, 12:13
Two City of Cape Town law enforcement officers accused of releasing a drunken driver and demanding R3 000 in return have been arrested in a sting operation.

On Tuesday, BMA officers at the Beitbridge Port of Entry detained 33 children.

Phahlane is giving testimony at Parliament’s Ad Committee.
Students encouraged to use Central Application Service
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has encouraged prospective students who need guidance in accessing the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) system to make use of the Central Application Service (CAS).
Manamela said that in previous years, the department introduced the Central Applications Clearing...
N West Premier congratulates the Class of 2025 for their outstanding performance
North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has congratulated the North West Class of 2025 that sat for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations for achieving an overall pass rate of 88.49%, securing the province a commendable fourth position nationally.
On Monday, Minister of Basic Education...

The department says 97 000 Grade 8 learners are starting high school.
Eskom working to restore power following Kouga veld fires
Eskom says it is continuing to repair powerlines that were damaged during veld fires in the Kouga Local Municipality.
Wildfires have ravaged the Eastern Cape municipality leaving damage to, among others, homes, farms, animals and infrastructure.
“Eskom continues to work tirelessly repairing the damaged powerlines that were...
At least 400 pupils on the Cep Flats had free back-to-school haircuts just in time for the start of the new school academic year on Wednesday.

The Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen is briefing the media.

Schools in high-risk areas will remain closed today to ensure the safety of learners and teachers.
Nzimande leads back-to-school oversight visit in KZN as schools reopen
As part of his District Development Model (DDM) mandate, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, will conduct an oversight visit to four schools in KwaZulu-Natal on 14 and 15 January 2026.
Schools in South Africa are today welcoming thousands of learners as they open for the...
Well wishes for 2026 academic year
Government has sent its best wishes to all learners as they begin the 2026 academic year on Wednesday.
This marks an important milestone for millions of learners returning to classrooms, and those going to school for the first time, supported by dedicated teachers, school management teams, parents, and education stakeholders.
“Government calls...
Justice Minister to engage learners on bullying, consent
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, is expected to engage learners and teachers as part of the annual Back-to-School campaign, with a focus on anti-bullying and statutory rape awareness.
The engagement will take place at the Mankgaile Primary School in Ga-Molepo, Polokwane, on Friday.
Learners...

The department says it is looking forward to welcoming learners to schools.

The court has found that the witness has also lied that he cannot read nor write English.

The Western Cape government is affected by wildfires and water shortages.

Chiloane says 3000 learners remain unplaced as parents flood Gauteng Education offices.

The purpose for the visit is to kickstart the 2026 Back-To-School Programme.
Three people were killed and 20 others were injured after a minibus taxi and a truck collided along the R521 Dendron Road in Limpopo on Monday night.

St Mary’s Secondary learner who was partially blind while writing his matric gets a bachelor’s pass

Temogo Matong from Setswakgosing Secondary School is the best-performing learner in the NW.