SUNDAY, 18 JANUARY 2026, 15:23
In 2012, when this cohort began schooling, the department’s Annual National Assessment showed that only 37% of grade 3 learners achieved the required competencies of content knowledge in mathematics.
British American Tobacco’s South Africa subsidiary said it will end local production of cigarettes after illicit trade shrank volumes and made operating unviable.
Gauteng, the Western Cape, Mpumalanga and Northern Cape noted increases in deaths
The mining sector could be one of the biggest drivers of economic growth and employment in South Africa, but the country is wasting this golden opportunity.
Polling stations in several parts of Uganda were still not open in many areas almost two hours after voting was due to start, AFP journalists and local sources said.
Opposition is mounting against the South African government for its alleged failure to be consistent in its activism for human rights on the global stage.
The television show host, satirist and comedian is also nominated for a Grammy Award this year for his audio narration of his children’s book ‘Into the Uncut Grass’.
As the 2026 school year kicks off, tight budgets and unplaced learners are key challenges facing provincial departments of education when it comes to the implementation of compulsory Grade R.
The chairperson of the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission’s Section 22 committee, Reverend Musa Xulu, has resigned.
The body of 45-year-old Esther Mathenjwa, who was swept away in a stream on Wednesday night, has been recovered by community members in Msholozi village outside Mbombela in Mpumalanga.
Lerato Dlamini has overcome what he termed the deeply distressing period the former IBF Africa and Youth featherweight champion went through a day after welcoming 2026.
Many political analysts said the ANC is dying as it is not serving the people and is beset with incompetence and corruption.
Dion George has resigned from the DA, as well as from Parliament.
Five years ago, Graham Dickason’s then-wife – Lauren – murdered their three children in New Zealand.
Head of crime intelligence Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo is on Thursday appearing before the ad hoc committee investigating allegations of allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system.
New Zealand fired coach Scott Robertson on Thursday less than two years before the Rugby World Cup, after a scathing 2025 performance review and rumours of a player revolt.
Two FSCA investigations into South African investment manager Albie Cilliers’ comments regarding gas producer Renergen have been closed.
Former acting national police commissioner Gen Khomotso Phahlane appeared before an ad hoc committee investigating allegations by KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Professor Jonathan Jansen argues that in any other country, Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, would be fired if she said people who obtain 30% are “differently talented”.
Limpopo has celebrated a record-breaking 2025 matric pass rate of 86.15%, continuing a steady upward trend despite historical resource challenges. Education MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya hailed the results as a symbol of ‘consistent progress’, with all districts performing above 80%.