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To help learners navigate their options, TimesLIVE spoke with two education experts from the University of South Africa, Prof Gezani Baloyi and Prof Ailwei Solomon Mawela.

Rating agencies are taking note of South Africa’s reform efforts. While the country has not escaped junk status yet, continued reforms could see this change in the coming years.

Range options and fast charging enhance EV2’s appeal

The European Commission has set conditions under which China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers can replace EU tariffs with minimum price commitments for each EV model sold in the bloc.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is expected to announce the results on Monday evening.

South Africa experienced significant outbreaks in 2024 and 2025.

KZN Education says it is pushing to ensure all schools receive their stationery and textbooks.

Granting asylum to a citizen of a fellow EU member goes against the spirit of EU standards.

Bathers found the body parts in Puerto López, a town which has been wracked by gang violence.

Local officials said they do not know where the exotic animals came from or how many are at large.

Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

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

The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

South Africa’s economic outlook for 2026 is showing signs of gradual improvement.

Yaga is slowly growing in South Africa’s e-commerce space, with the Estonian-based company getting millions in funding.

Jerome Powell’s public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump’s presidency.

The sessions are an opportunity for people to connect but also for people who do not wish to chat.

This has been confirmed by the Commission in a statement this Monday afternoon.

The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is not dying and will bounce back.

Former Ulster lock Alan O’Connor joins the Ireland coaching ticket in preparation for the Women’s Six Nations.

The 165th edition of the L’Ormarins King’s Plate returned to Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday, 10 January in stunning fashion.

The PGA Tour would love to have Brooks Koepka back on their circuit but the transition will prove a tricky one writes Iain Carter.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey scores two touchdowns to help his team beat defending champions the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL play-offs.

After the state’s bathroom ban went into effect in December amid a slew of new anti-trans policies, I couldn’t keep trying to hide my identity at work

Until recently, I was a music teacher in north Texas. I also happen to be trans. I have never, ever told a student about my identity. At work, I was “stealth” – a term that means that I passed as a cisgender man. Only my administrators knew...

A tiger rescued from the illegal bone trade has tragically died after he was affected by the Western Cape wildfires last week…

As the 2026 academic year gets underway, thousands of learners in the Western Cape are still waiting to be placed in schools.

‘Abeg’ and ‘nyash’ are common mainstream words from Nigeria and have now been added to the Oxford English Dictionary.

Explore the impact of American rapper Gunna’s Wunna Run race in Nasrec, bringing 500 Mzansi runners together in celebration of wellness.

Brian Molefe will be the party’s new treasurer-general, while Colleen Makhubele has been relieved of her chief whip duties.

The former Kaizer Chiefs youth product was officially unveiled by the South African champions on Monday.

The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) achieved an overall pass rate of 98.31%.

Walmart says it will continue to explore further improvements to its on-demand delivery service.

South African summer heat not only tests people; it tests infrastructure.

Legacy brands remain popular in South Africa despite a slew of new competitors.

The Department of Transport is looking to increase South Africa’s driver’s licence renewal fees to make up for a loss of revenue.

Motus has received backlash regarding its decision to retrench workers in South Africa.

One of South Africa’s most popular cars saw a massive dip in sales last month.

Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.