THURSDAY, 08 JANUARY 2026, 22:48
DBE reminds matric candidates: Second Chance Programme is free
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has encouraged National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates, who were unsuccessful in their initial attempt at the exams, to make use of the official Second Chance Programme.
The Second Chance Programme is provided free of charge to candidates.
Eligible individuals may register to...
Education Activist Makaneta says this legal process is essential for providing regulatory certainty.
NSFAS to brief on preparations for 2026 academic year
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is set to outline its comprehensive preparations for the 2026 academic year at a media briefing on Tuesday.“The briefing will outline NSFAS’s comprehensive preparations for the 2026 academic year, with a focus on funding disbursements and registration support for all...
A High Court in December dismissed the Regulator’s bid to halt the publication of results in papers.
Department gives update on West Coast red tide
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed that the event where large numbers of dead white mussel, whelks and other shellfish were washed out at St Helena Bay and Elandsbaai on the West Coast has remained confined to those two areas.
Observations by Fisheries Control Officers (FCOs) and satellite...
Appointment of Presidential Climate Commissioners welcomed
The Executive Director of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), Dorah Modise, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of Commissioners of the PCC.“We thank and applaud our Chairperson, President [Cyril] Ramaphosa on his well informed and guided decision on the appointment of these diverse leaders of...
Two suspects one of them believed to be a well-known businessman have been killed in a shootout
GTI delivers strong December 2025 enforcement results
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has recorded robust law-enforcement outcomes through the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) during intensified operations conducted between 1 and 31 December 2025.
Working with the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and other law enforcement agencies, officers discontinued...
Basic Education reaffirms integrity of NSC exams
The Department of Basic Education has reaffirmed the integrity and governance of the state national senior certificate examination system.This as it noted with serious concern, unfounded statements relating to the identification of a limited examination breach during the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.“While the...
President announces new Climate Commissioners
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the new cohort of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) Commissioners for the 2026 – 2030 tenure.The 25 commissioners have been appointed in terms of the Climate Change Act, 2024.The commissioners are representative of broader sections of South African society, including business, labour,...
Many holidaymakers have started to return to the province from the festive season holidays.
NSFAS processes funding applications for 2026
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has processed all funding applications ahead of the start of the 2026 academic year.“NSFAS is pleased to confirm that it has processed all 2026 funding applications prior to the start of the 2026 academic year as committed to by the 31st December 2025. All students can view their...
SA expresses concern over Venezuelan military strike
Government has noted with grave concern the United States’ military strike against Venezuela at the weekend.“The Government of the Republic of South Africa notes with grave concern the recent developments, which were confirmed by the United States that the USA has conducted ‘a large-scale military strike against Venezuela...
It’s been a devastating start to the new year for residents of Tsepe Tsepe informal settlement in Khayelitsha after a fire tore through the area, destroying about 180 informal structures and displacing at least 552 people.
Condolences for victims of North West lightning bolt incident
Government has extended its condolences to the families and friends of those killed by lightning at the Mphebatho Troop Festival that was held recently in the North West.This as lighting struck at the annual festival that was held at the Dertig Sports Ground on Saturday.“The incident, caused by a lightning strike,...
Some residents in Soshanguve and East Lynne have expressed frustration over the power outage.
The raid uncovered various contrabands in cells, including cellphones, cash, inmate medical records
Bafana Bafana knocked out of AFCON
Bafana Bafana have bowed out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament following a defeat by Cameroon.“Bafana Bafana are out of the Africa Cup of Nations after a defeat by Cameroon at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, in the Last 16 stage of the tournament on Sunday,” the South African Football Association (SAFA) said on...
SA marks over 200 days of uninterrupted power supply
South Africa has had over 200 days free of interrupted power supply, indicating that Eskom’s power system remains stable.
“South Africa has now experienced 231 consecutive days without an interrupted supply, with only 26 hours of load shedding recorded in April and May during this financial year,” the power utility said in a...
Petrol prices decrease in January 2026
With just several days into the new year, consumers will breathe a sigh of relief as the price of all grades of petrol is set to come down by between 62 and 66 cents this week.
As of Wednesday, 7 January 2026, a litre of Petrol 93 (ULP & LRP) will decrease by 62 cents a litre and Petrol 95 (ULP &LRP) will decrease by 66 cents a litre.
The...
Police says a massive search was launched after the girl’s mother noticed that she had disappeared.