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Reddam House’s Rethabile Mashego triumphs with eight distinctions
Rethabile believes her success is a testament to growth, faith, humility and a deeply rooted desire to serve others.

The small South African town the United States and China want to control
Simon’s Town has become a strategically critical naval hub that is drawing heightened interest from major world powers.

John Steenhuisen paid back the money
The Democratic Alliance has cleared leader John Steenhuisen of misappropriation of party funds through the use of his party-issued credit card.

Controversial former Transnet and Eskom CEO appointed to head MK Party’s finances
The MK Party has appointed Brian Molefe, a former CEO of Eskom and Transnet embroiled in multiple corruption scandals, as its new treasurer general.

Top matric achiever focused on steady improvement and consistency
In 2020, during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Chrisovalandi Coundouris, known as Valandi, earned a scholarship to attend Saheti School in Johannesburg.

Major South African municipality to auction off 800 municipal vehicles
The auction will take place online in February.

WATCH LIVE | Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube announces the 2025 matric results
Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube is on Monday announcing the matric results for the 2025 class.

WATCH LIVE | Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube announces 2025 NSC matric results
Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube is on Monday announcing the matric results for the 2025 class.

Matric results: what your pass level means
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.

South Africa going from junk to jewel
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.

Kia EV2 unveiled as brand’s new entry-level electric model
Range options and fast charging enhance EV2’s appeal

EU outlines conditions for Chinese EVs to bypass tariffs
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.

Veteran Ugandan leader Museveni eyes new term in election amid succession talk
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is widely expected to extend his four-decade rule in an election on Thursday after a campaign marred by violence and clouded by questions about who might eventually succeed him.

Transgender athletes should not be allowed to compete against women, says IBA president
IBA president says sport organisations must protect women’s sport.

Sacred Heart College celebrates 100% matric pass and top 1% national achievers
Sacred Heart College in Observatory, north-east of Johannesburg, has announced a 100% matric pass rate for its Class of 2025, with several pupils ranking in the top 1% nationally in Independent Examination Board subjects.

The Diaspora Dividend: Zimbabwe’s Unofficial State of Survival
Millions scattered across Johannesburg, London, Sydney, Toronto, New York and beyond have not abandoned their homeland; instead, they have sustained it

Climate leaders condemn US withdrawal from UN frameworks
The US is set to exit the UN climate treaty and key global science institutions under a Trump directive, a move critics say will isolate the country and deepen climate and biodiversity risks

Department has constitutional obligation to place all learners, says Gwarube as 23,000 await school placements
Minister of basic education Siviwe Gwarube emphasises the department’s constitutional obligation to place all learners in schools, despite 23,000 students nationwide still lacking placements.