Access to ECD remains a headache, says Gwarube at education lekgotla
Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube says South Africa is at a critical point — eight out of 10 grade 4 pupils can’t read for meaning.
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Shooting at Booysens court leaves two dead
Five people were shot, with two fatalities.
News24 | Beaches closed after shark bites surfer in Australia’s fourth attack in two days
A shark bit a surfer in an Australian state’s fourth attack recorded over the past 48 hours, authorities said.
CLASS OF 2025 OP-ED: A matric bachelor’s pass isn’t a ticket to university – here are the real requirements, and other options
In reality, a matric bachelor’s pass reflects a minimum threshold, since universities apply a far more competitive measure. Understanding this gap is essential for pupils, parents and teachers.
Ramaphosa approves salary hike for judges, MPs, ministers
Public office bearers will be smiling to the bank after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s determination to increase their salaries.
New era for South Africa’s biggest stock exchange
The FSCA has approved the JSE’s simplified Listings Requirements, which is set to help attract and retain listings and marks a new era for Africa’s biggest stock exchange.
The generator broke, leaving Eastern Cape village without water — 17 years ago
Residents who can’t afford to buy water have to get it from a distant river
Court blocks cheating housewife from accessing hubby’s pension benefit
The South Gauteng High Court ruled that a woman must forfeit her share of her husband’s pension after her infidelity, which involved having a child with his friend and publicising it on social media.
Aston Martin embarks on F1 ‘development journey’ with Honda
Aston Martin executive chairperson Lawrence Stroll said on Tuesday the team is set to embark on a “development journey” as Formula One readies for its biggest technical overhaul in decades.
Mané Moment: Key takeaways from the 2025 Afcon final as Senegalese superstar Sadio Mané cements his legacy
Sadio Mané’s leadership shone through at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, including in the final in which Senegal beat host nation Morocco 1-0.
Corruption-accused judge could be asked to continue presiding over murder trial
Phahlane’s recall is one of three options put to the state and defence in stalled Nkuna case
South Africa loses two public holidays in 2026
South Africans will miss out on two days off work in 2026.
UNDER SIEGE: Cape Town’s townships beset by violence, murder and fear as extortionists tighten chokehold
Extortionists in Cape Town’s townships have turned everyday survival into a dangerous act of defiance. Residents say people have been threatened and assaulted for refusing to pay ‘protection fees’, leaving families trapped between poverty and fear.
Scholar transport driver charged with 12 counts of culpable homicide
A 22-year-old driver of a scholar transport vehicle has been arrested on charges of culpable homicide after a collision with a truck resulted in the deaths of 12 pupils in Gauteng.
Going viral: Ozempic and Mounjaro online
Social media turned Ozempic and Mounjaro into household names, driving many users to seek treatment based on digital trends and influencers.