Advisory panel warned of ‘skills catastrophe’ at NPA
Cronje was detailing some of the cracks or flaws she identified upon her return in 2019
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Exam paper leaks raise concerns about level of security at DBE
The department has since suspended two of its employees suspected of leaking the papers.
Shebe Maburna’s bail hearing postponed to Monday
Shebe Maburna is facing several counts of attempted murder.
Bapong residents living in fear due to illegal mining
Bapong community members in the North West province say they are living in fear.
Emergency services battling several fires in Cape Winelands District
Fire-fighting teams in the Cape Winelands District will continue to monitor the area.
Possible dam wall failure in Bronkhorstspruit: City of Tshwane
The City says extra resources are on standby should they be needed.
Revealing schools with matric paper leak will cause panic: Gwarube
Gwarube says English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences question papers were leaked.
Officer testifies that video links Shebe Maburna to shooting incident
Shebe Maburna is facing several counts of attempted murder.
MKP councillor among UIF fraud accused: SIU
SIU conducting simultaneous raids at properties of individuals and businesses in KZN and Gauteng.
Two officials suspended over matric exam paper leaks
Two officials suspended over matric exam paper leaks
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has confirmed that two officials from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) have been suspended with immediate effect following a breach that saw matric exam papers leaked to learners in Pretoria.
Gwarube revealed the development during a media briefing on Thursday, saying the leak was...
eThekwini launches climate change forum to drive urgent action and resilience
eThekwini launches climate change forum to drive urgent action and resilience
In a bold step to combat the escalating impacts of climate change, the eThekwini Municipality has officially launched the Municipal Forum for Climate Change at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC).
The Forum is designed as a multi-stakeholder platform to drive the implementation of...
SIU raids homes in KZN amid multi-million UIF fraud probe
About 35 suspects are linked to defrauding the government of R161-million in COVID funds.
Accelerating the rollout of free Wi-Fi
Accelerating the rollout of free Wi-Fi
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has emphasised the importance of ensuring that all South Africans have access to reliable internet connectivity.
“Connectivity cannot be static. Whether at home, at work or in transit, South Africans need reliable access to stay part of the digital economy,” the...
Manamela says VUT’s fraud scandal won’t affect 2026 academic year
Manamela says he will not allow the recent exposure of fraud at VUT to affect 2026 academic year
News24 | Living on R2 320 a month: Here’s how a pensioner spends her grant
Pensioner Noah Libbie, 61, left her home in Bonteheuwel shortly after 9:00 last Tuesday to catch the bus to Parow Centre and collect her Older Person’s Grant. She was one of about four million people who received the grant. GroundUp followed her as she collected her grant, seeing how she stretches it to cover the needs of her household.
Deputy Minister Gina calls on youth to lead Africa’s scientific future
Deputy Minister Gina calls on youth to lead Africa’s scientific future
The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has called for young Africans, particularly young women, to take their rightful place in science and innovation.
Speaking at the Fondation L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science (FWIS) Sub-Saharan Africa Young Talents Programme,...
11-year-old Eastern Cape boy allegedly shot dead by 14-year-old
The gun is believed to belong to the older boy’s father.
WC Agriculture hands over working tools to empower women and youth
WC Agriculture hands over working tools to empower women and youth
Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture Nonceba Kontsiwe has handed over working tools aimed at strengthening the local economy through increased food production and expanded opportunities in arts, crafts, and clothing manufacturing.
During an event held in Zwelitsha Village, Matatiele, on Wednesday, Kontsiwe handed over...
EC Agriculture hands over working tools to empower women and youth
EC Agriculture hands over working tools to empower women and youth
Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture Nonceba Kontsiwe has handed over working tools aimed at strengthening the local economy through increased food production and expanded opportunities in arts, crafts, and clothing manufacturing.
During an event held in Zwelitsha Village, Matatiele, on Wednesday, Kontsiwe handed over...
Mpumalanga Court set to sentence farm owner, workers for murder
Mpumalanga High Court set to sentence farm owner, his son & six farmworkers for murder and assault
Ward boundaries finalised ahead of local elections
Ward boundaries finalised ahead of local elections
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has urged all citizens, including traditional leaders, councillors, political parties, and civil society, to support the integration of new wards and ensure that any objections or adjustments are submitted through lawful processes.
“Discontent must never...