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Class of 2025 scores historic 88% pass rate

Today at 06:19 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The matric class of 2025 has made history with an 88% pass rate, the highest ever recorded in the history of the National Senior Certificate with KwaZulu-Natal leading the pack with a 90.6% pass.

South Africa

South Africa celebrates its top matric achievers of 2025

Yesterday at 22:50 PM, via SAnews

South Africa celebrates its top matric achievers of 2025

As the Matric Class of 2025 celebrates a historic national pass rate of 88% – the highest in the country’s history – the spotlight has fallen on learners whose individual journeys reflect resilience, discipline and unwavering faith. 

From the Western Cape to Limpopo and Mpumalanga, South Africa’s top achievers have shown...

South Africa

Government pleased with 2025 Matric Results

Yesterday at 22:29 PM, via SAnews

Government pleased with 2025 Matric Results

Government has congratulated the matric Class of 2025 on achieving an exceptional National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass rate of 88%, marking the highest pass rate in the country.  

This as Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, announced the 2025 Matric Results on Monday night.

In releasing the results, the Minister said KwaZulu-Natal...

World

News24 | At least 648 protesters killed in Iran crackdown: rights group

Yesterday at 21:39 PM, via News24

At least 648 protesters have been killed in the crackdown by Iranian security forces on a protest movement that has shaken the Islamic republic, Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) said on Monday, warning the actual toll could be far higher.

Africa

Mbeumo ‘sad’ over Cameroon Afcon exit

Saturday at 15:00 PM, via BBC News

Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Science/Tech

Miyi.io and Feixiaohao Present “Blockchain Impact” on 20th January at Impact Arena, Bangkok

Today at 06:33 AM, via Tech Financials

The conference would feature 15 visionary blockchain projects, 20 renowned Web3 speakers, leading innovators and investors.   Fifth-generation crypto exchange Miyi.io, in collaboration with China’s leading crypto data platform Feixiaohao, today announced Blockchain Impact, a premier blockchain industry event taking place on 20th January at Impact Arena, Bangkok. The event will bring...

Science/Tech

EPA To Stop Considering Lives Saved By Limiting Air Pollution

Today at 05:30 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: For decades, the Environmental Protection Agency has calculated the health benefits of reducing air pollution, using the cost estimates of avoided asthma attacks and premature deaths to justify clean-air rules. Not anymore. Under President Trump, the E.P.A. plans to stop tallying gains from the health benefits caused by curbing two of...

Science/Tech

European Firms Hit Hiring Brakes Over AI and Slowing Growth

Today at 04:10 AM, via Slashdot

European hiring momentum is cooling as slower growth and accelerating AI adoption make both employers and workers more cautious. DW.com reports: [Angelika Reich, leadership adviser at the executive recruitment firm Spencer Stuart] noted how Europe’s labor market has “cooled down” and how “fewer job vacancies and a tougher economic climate naturally make employees more cautious about switching...

Science/Tech

Viral Chinese App ‘Are You Dead?’ Checks On Those Who Live Alone

Today at 03:30 AM, via Slashdot

The viral Chinese app Are You Dead? (known as Sileme in Chinese) targets people who live alone by requiring regular check-ins and alerting an emergency contact if the user doesn’t respond. It launched in May and is now the most downloaded paid app in China. Cybernews reports: Users need to check in with the app every two days by clicking a large button to confirm that they are alive. Otherwise,...