FRIDAY, 04 APRIL 2025, 04:15
Principals are not allowed to deregister pregnant pupils who have been registered to write the matric exams. And schools must report teachers who impregnate schoolgirls to the police and SACE.These are some of the proposals contained in a draft document, which is being developed by a task team put together by the Department of Basic Education.
While MPs on Parliament’s finance committees were debating whether to raise taxes for South Africans, MPs on the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs all agreed political parties should be able to get more money in donations, with less transparency.
The Houthi Health Ministry says the latest US attack struck a water management building in the Hodeidah region.
Flash flooding caused significant damage on the Greece’s Paros island.
Rob Walter’s numbers as the Proteas white-ball didn’t just split opinions, but neatly divided his work as a proper tournament specialist who didn’t do well in bilateral series.
SA Tourism’s latest campaign, launched during mounting diplomatic headwinds, redefines South Africa’s global image by showcasing its culture, food, and landscapes through the fresh eyes of childlike wonder.
South African exporters are bracing for US President Donald Trump’s plans on reciprocal tariff plans due later today, on what Trump has called “Liberation Day”.
A delivery driver lost his life in a horror crash believed to have been caused by a massive pothole in Johannesburg this week, once again shining a light on the parlous state of the city’s roads.
Faced with constant threats of a walkout by the DA, the ANC has found a new ally in ActionSA – a party not part of the government of national unity.
Zimbabwe does not belong to the people of the country; it belongs to the army. These are the words of war veteran Admore Ncube, who said real change in the country can only come through democratic elections.
With Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, the Disney live-action remake machine has just attempted a flesh-and-blood take on the animated film that started it all. And it actually kinda works.
“The law allows for up to 45% of the previous year’s budget to be used in the interim period. The allocation of these funds is typically done on a monthly basis, ensuring that critical government programmes can continue,” says Shadi Magano lecturer at the Wits law school.
These are the key events on day 1,133 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Democrat holds US Senate floor for more than 25 hours, breaking Strom Thurmond’s record for the longest speech.
There’s been an alarming increase in the abuse and sexual harassment of pupils by teachers in South African schools, with 111 cases reported to the Education Labour Relations Council in 2024/2025.
mfuleni local municipality has recently made significant strides in addressing its substantial debt to Eskom as it paid R2,9m — the first time it has paid in months.
There’s been an alarming increase in the abuse and sexual harassment of pupils by teachers in South African schools, with 111 cases reported to the Education Labour Relations Council in 2024/2025.
After a successful year that saw a net revenue collection of R1.855-trillion, where R447.7-billion was paid back to taxpayers in the form of refunds, the taxman, aka the South African Revenue Service (Sars), is setting its sights on recovering outstanding debt.
Gold stays near record highs as investors brace for Trump’s tariff announcements, heightening trade war fears.
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LONDON, April 2 (Reuters) – European visitors to Britain will have to purchase an electronic permit in advance for trips from Wednesday, as the UK government follows other countries in seeking to strengthen immigration security by screening people before they cross its borders.