EFF leader Julius Malema says his once-close relationship with former party spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has come to an end.

“Healthy financial management is key and money for gambling as a form of entertainment should only be set aside from a household budget once all bills, financial commitments and basic needs have been met,”

Sowetan spoke to South African Police Union spokesperson Lesiba Thobakgale about the continuing police killings and the impact their deaths have on crime prevention.

As schools re-open today, some parents are still in the dark and anxious about the status of their children’s placement as they are part of the many thousands who have still not been placed at schools.

Broken toilets and windows, schools damaged by storms, overcrowded classes, doors that are hanging off their hinges, and dilapidated school infrastructure.

The sensation of being torn comes in waves. Can I belong to two places at once? Or is it my lot to be traitor, one way or another

EFF leader Julius Malema is beaming with pride after his son Ratanang passed his matric exams with good enough marks to register for a bachelor’s degree.

Rayyan Ebrahim, the country’s overall top-performing matriculant in the class of 2024, is from Pinelands High School in Western Cape.

The DBE’s Second Chance Matric Programme is designed to inspire learners who did not pass their NSC or SC matric exams.

Blogger Musa Khawula is waiting for his day in court while he remains behind bars.

A man arrested in connection with the mass shooting at a Mpumalanga tavern on Saturday was remanded.

A man arrested in connection with the mass shooting at a Mpumalanga tavern on Saturday was remanded.

Rand Water is planning to repair the leak on the O2 pipeline in Ekurhuleni.

Tumisho Komane’s love for money pushed him to choose a commercial stream as he aspires to be a chartered accountant and with six distinctions in the bag, he is ready to study for that journey.

When Rendani Sithole had to repeat grade 10 due to poor grades when he transferred to Forte secondary school, that became a turning point that propelled him to work hard and prove to himself that he had what it takes to be the best academically.

For Katlego Motlatle, an 18-year-old matriculant from Forte Secondary School, matric was not just a year of academic rigour; it was a year of survival.

In the 18 years of her life, Mmathapelo Sigauque had never slept in a hotel but through her exceptional school work, she was recognised as one of the best pupils in the province. This recognition came with attending a school camp far from home and sleeping in a hotel.

Tshepang Ditshego, who achieved four distinctions in matric, is looking forward to studying law to honour the memory of his father who studied the same course but never practiced as a lawyer as no company gave him a chance to do his articles.

Neyma Themba has always wanted to become a doctor but a visit to Kusile power station made a long-lasting impression that changed the course of her plans.

Matric learner Thobeka Langa has demonstrated that hard work can transform your future, despite a financially disadvantaged background.

Minors of eligible parents are entitled to SASSA Children’s Grants for February 2025 to help ease the financial burden of ‘Janu-worry’ …