Five District Six families must vacate their Victorian cottages in Searle Street by 6 March, after acting magistrate Juan de Pontes granted an eviction order.

W Cape encourages safe driving practices as schools reopen

As schools reopen and daily travel routines return, the Western Cape Mobility Department has encouraged drivers to plan their journeys, drive responsibly, buckle up, adhere to speed limits, and stay vigilant on the roads. 

Today marks the start of the 2026 academic year across all provinces, with schools welcoming back...

Dozens of parents and children have lined up outside the offices of the Gauteng Department of Education in the hope of sorting out issues around placements or the lack thereof.

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.

W Cape school achieves 100% matric pass rate, up from 40.4% in 2019

Western Cape MEC for Education, David Maynier, has praised Silikamva High School for achieving a remarkable 100% matric pass rate this year – a significant improvement from its past performance, which saw a matric pass rate of only 40.4% in 2019.

Yesterday, the province celebrated the release of the individual...

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...

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.

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...