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Matrics urged to keep away from social media ahead of finals

12 October at 15:08 PM, via SowetanLIVE

The Gauteng department of education has urged matriculants to stay away from social media ahead of the National Senior Certificate examinations, which start on October 21.  Chief director for examinations and assessment, Nadine Pote, said social media has become a major source of distraction and misinformation for matriculants, particularly in the weeks leading up to final exams.

Man shocked to death in Alex as he tries to steal electric cable

12 October at 14:56 PM, via SowetanLIVE

A man was electrocuted to death in Alexandra on Sunday afternoon after allegedly attempting to steal an electrical cable during rain under a bridge on London Road.According to the City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Services (EMS), the Specialised Rescue Team responded to the scene at 13.

Two arrested for alleged corruption related to learners’ licences to apply for bail

12 October at 13:19 PM, via SowetanLIVE

A traffic examiner, Mmakoma Theresa Mokgobanama, and a driving school owner, Fancinah Kgakatsi, appeared in the Modimolle magistrate’s court in Limpopo on Friday to face charges related to the illegal issuing of learners’ licences.Their case was postponed until Tuesday for bail application and further police investigation.

WATCH | Mthethwa sacrificed his life, chose difficult path of activism – Ramaphosa

12 October at 13:13 PM, via SowetanLIVE

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the life of activism as uncomfortable and often dangerous but deeply human and one that Nathi Mthethwa had devoted himself to.“In essence, the doctrine about activism is – even if I don’t benefit, I will fight for others to be free. Even if I am afraid, I will not be silent.

VIDEO | Chiloane says about 89% of pupils have been placed in grade 1 and grade 8

12 October at 12:40 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Gauteng MEC for education Matome Chiloane says the province now has between 150,000 and 200,000 foreign national pupils enrolled across all grades, making up about 7% of the total pupil population in Gauteng. Chiloane explained that recent data collected by the department showed that Diepsloot has the highest concentration of foreign national learners, accounting for about 7% of total...

Mthethwa hailed for bringing ANC and Cope together at his wedding

12 October at 11:43 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Nathi Mthethwa, the late SA ambassador to France, was described as a person with a “thick skin” who brought ANC and Cope members together at the height of their conflict.Cope contested the 2009 elections after many senior ANC members, such as Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota and Smuts Ngonyama, left the party after it recalled its then president, Thabo Mbeki, paving the way for Jacob Zuma...

When is the best time to travel to Tanzania?

12 October at 10:58 AM, via SA People

Travelling from South Africa to Tanzania? Aim for July to early October. You’ll catch the dry season’s magic and miss the election rush.

Boy accidentally shoots dead farm worker in Thabazimbi

12 October at 10:33 AM, via SowetanLIVE

A farm labourer was “accidentally” shot dead, allegedly by an 11-year-old boy shooting guinea fowl, at a farm in Thabazimbi in Limpopo on Saturday morning.Police were called to the scene after reports of a shooting.“On arrival, they discovered the body of an African male, estimated to be in his thirties, lying on his side with a bullet wound to the upper left chest,” police spokesperson...

More than 500 people in Western Cape poisoned by household cleaners in six months

12 October at 09:35 AM, via SowetanLIVE

More than 500 people in the Western Cape were poisoned in just six months by common household cleaning products such as bleach, detergents, air fresheners and polishes.The statistics, gleaned from the provincial Poisons Information Helpline, were released this week by the Western Cape department of health and wellness.

Sars hits back at Lucky Montana, reveals he offered R5m to settle R55m tax debt

12 October at 08:26 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has hit back at former Prasa CEO Lucky Montana after he revealed he had laid criminal charges against Sars commissioner Edward Kieswetter.Sars released a scathing response to Montana on Saturday after the former executive turned politician reportedly accused Kieswetter and other Sars officials of fraudulently doctoring a fake court judgment to justify a...

Qatari diplomats killed in car crash near Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh, two security sources say

12 October at 08:18 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Three Qatari diplomats were killed in a car crash near Egypt’s Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, two security sources told Reuters on Sunday.Two diplomats were also wounded, the security sources said. They said the diplomats’ car overturned on a curve on a road 50km from the city.It’s unclear if the diplomats were members of Qatar’s negotiating team, which along with Egyptian...

Kidnap victim rescued, four suspects found with blue lights, gun and T-shirts with SAPS emblem

11 October at 13:16 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Police in Tshwane on Saturday arrested four suspects for allegedly kidnapping a man.According to police, a suspicious-looking vehicle was stopped on the R80 highway in Rosslyn.A man whose hands were tied and face was covered was found in the car. Police said they also found blue lights.“The vehicle was stopped and inside there was a man who was handcuffed with his face covered.

What is happening at Fort Hare is criminal: higher education minister Manamela

11 October at 13:14 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Higher education & training minister Buti Manamela has condemned the violent student protests at Fort Hare University and demanded they stop immediately.“What has happened at Fort Hare is not protest — it is criminal. It destroys opportunity, erodes confidence, and undermines the dreams of thousands of young people who look to education as their only chance for a better life.

‘We trust the French authorities and SAPS’: Nathi Mthethwa’s son on probe into his death

11 October at 11:23 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The eldest son of the late South African ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa said the family trusts that the collaborative effort between French law enforcement agents and the SAPS will provide clarity on his death.Mkhululi Mthethwa was speaking to Newzroom Afrika outside the family homestead. He said the family has always been in support of an investigation into his father’s death.

‘You should’ve stood up to Mchunu; you didn’t protect South Africans,’: ActionSA MP tells Masemola

11 October at 11:17 AM, via SowetanLIVE

ActionSA MP Dereleen James has criticised national police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola for not standing up to police minister Senzo Mchunu over his directive to disband the political killings task team (PKTT).On December 31, Mchunu sent Masemola a letter instructing him to disband the task team, informing him the services of the task team would no longer be required and were of no value in...

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