When partially sighted Tebatso Mokonyane was in Grade 1 at a mainstream school, his peers mocked him because he struggled to see the chalkboard.

Madlanga Commission to resume later this month

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission, will resume its public hearings on 26 January 2026.

The commission delivered its interim report to President Cyril Ramaphosa on 17 December 2025, three months after the...

Public urged to discontinue use of affected Nestlé NAN products

The Department of Health has urged parents and caregivers to immediately discontinue the use of the affected Nestlé NAN products, in accordance with the National Consumer Commission recall notice. 

The product (Special Pro HA Infant Formula 0-12 months, batch number 51660742F3 and best before date 15 December 2026) is...

Gauteng learners urged to make use of online system for matric results

With the matric results due to be available to the class of 2025 on Tuesday, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is making it easier for matriculants to access their 2025 examination results through the Gauteng Matric Results Online System.

“Recognising that results day can be both exciting and stressful...

Three people have been arrested for the murder of a 34-year-old Nquthu man whose body was found at his home in Maduladula in northern KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday.

SAWS warns of disruptive rainfall

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 9 and Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive rainfall over the eastern parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga for Monday and Tuesday. 

These weather conditions will also affect the extreme north-eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday.

This is due to a persistent low-pressure system that...

Top 2025 matriculants spell out recipe for success

South Africa’s top matric achievers for 2025 have spelled out the key attributes required for academic excellence: a strong support system, hard work, focus and determination.

On Monday, 40 of the country’s top learners were celebrated as the cream of the crop for the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams – an achievement not...

‘South Africa is proud of you’ – Education Minister hails top 2025 matriculants

South Africa’s top matriculants should be celebrated not just for their results, but for the determined pursuit of excellence that drove them to the top of the 2025 Matric class.

This according to Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, who addressed the Ministerial Breakfast celebrating the...

City of Johannesburg officials have raided a plush home in Bryanston Drive, just days after a raid on a mansion in the same area.

Safety concerns on children’s products with zinc picolinate

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has called on the public to return products containing zinc picolinate and selenium, amid safety concerns related to children.

Furthermore, health professionals are requested to cease all distribution, selling, and/or dispensing, and remove all selenium and...