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Top matric achiever focused on steady improvement and consistency
In 2020, during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Chrisovalandi Coundouris, known as Valandi, earned a scholarship to attend Saheti School in Johannesburg.
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In 2020, during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Chrisovalandi Coundouris, known as Valandi, earned a scholarship to attend Saheti School in Johannesburg.
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The auction will take place online in February.

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Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube is on Monday announcing the matric results for the 2025 class.

South Africa
Motorists travelling between KaNyamazane and Mbombela are urged to use the N4 Road.
South Africa
Matric 2025: Gauteng urges learners to seek mental health support
With many of the Class of 2025 celebrating their hard work after passing their matric exams, the Gauteng Department of Health is urging those who did not perform well to make use of free mental health services available at primary health care facilities in Gauteng.This as the Minister of Basic Education (DBE), Siviwe...

South Africa
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is expected to announce the results on Monday evening.
South Africa
When partially sighted Tebatso Mokonyane was in Grade 1 at a mainstream school, his peers mocked him because he struggled to see the chalkboard.

World
Granting asylum to a citizen of a fellow EU member goes against the spirit of EU standards.
World
Pope Leo received Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the Vatican on Monday, the Holy See said.

World
Bathers found the body parts in Puerto López, a town which has been wracked by gang violence.

World
Local officials said they do not know where the exotic animals came from or how many are at large.

Africa
Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Africa
Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Africa
Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

Business
South Africa’s economic outlook for 2026 is showing signs of gradual improvement.

Business
Yaga is slowly growing in South Africa’s e-commerce space, with the Estonian-based company getting millions in funding.

Business
Jerome Powell’s public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump’s presidency.

Business
The sessions are an opportunity for people to connect but also for people who do not wish to chat.

Politics
Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

Politics
This has been confirmed by the Commission in a statement this Monday afternoon.
Politics
Disgraced former Eskom CEO and corruption-accused Brian Molefe is the new treasurer-general of the MK Party, the party announced in a statement on Monday afternoon.

Politics
The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

Sport
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone accepts his behaviour towards Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior during their Spanish Super Cup semi-final was wrong

Sport
West Ham are reluctant to sanction a sale for Lucas Paqueta this month amid interest in the attacker from Brazil.

Sport
Former Ulster lock Alan O’Connor joins the Ireland coaching ticket in preparation for the Women’s Six Nations.

Sport
The 165th edition of the L’Ormarins King’s Plate returned to Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday, 10 January in stunning fashion.
Education
[Daily Maverick] High school life orientation should transform from a general subject into an effective resource that equips students for higher education. Instead of merely instructing on career options and principles, it should be redefined as a pathway to success in higher education.
Education
[This Day] Benin — The management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, has shut down the school. The management also approved the postponement of students’ resumption and commencement of academic activities.
Education
[This Day] The first sign of a real change in Nigeria’s education ministry wasn’t a policy paper. Instead, it was a simpler school bag. Suddenly, primary pupils had fewer subjects to carry.

Education
After the state’s bathroom ban went into effect in December amid a slew of new anti-trans policies, I couldn’t keep trying to hide my identity at work
Until recently, I was a music teacher in north Texas. I also happen to be trans. I have never, ever told a student about my identity. At work, I was “stealth” – a term that means that I passed as a cisgender man. Only my administrators knew...

Lifestyle
A tiger rescued from the illegal bone trade has tragically died after he was affected by the Western Cape wildfires last week…

Lifestyle
As the 2026 academic year gets underway, thousands of learners in the Western Cape are still waiting to be placed in schools.

Lifestyle
‘Abeg’ and ‘nyash’ are common mainstream words from Nigeria and have now been added to the Oxford English Dictionary.
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Entertainment
Police arrested a 24-year-old man after a woman accused officers of inaction in a domestic assault case in Umlazi.

Entertainment
The singer said she wants to build financial independence beyond her music career.

Entertainment
Explore the impact of American rapper Gunna’s Wunna Run race in Nasrec, bringing 500 Mzansi runners together in celebration of wellness.

Entertainment
Brian Molefe will be the party’s new treasurer-general, while Colleen Makhubele has been relieved of her chief whip duties.

Science/Tech
Ster-Kinekor will begin by airing The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring for R50-per-ticket from 16 January 2026.

Science/Tech
Recently, the conversation around cybersecurity has changed. It’s no longer confined to the CTO or CIO’s office – it has become a leading item in the executive boardroom. The reason for this pivot is that executives now see cybersecurity for what it truly is: a visible, prominent business risk with real-life financial and reputational consequences. […]

Science/Tech
Walmart says it will continue to explore further improvements to its on-demand delivery service.
Science/Tech
Streamer spend on content is set to top the $100 billion mark for the first time this year, according to an Ampere Analysis report. From a report: The landmark figure will be met as global streamers “remain the primary driver of growth in content investment,” according to Ampere. Spend by the likes of Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, HBO Max, Paramount+ and Apple TV will shoot up 6% this year,...

Motoring
Legacy brands remain popular in South Africa despite a slew of new competitors.

Motoring
The Department of Transport is looking to increase South Africa’s driver’s licence renewal fees to make up for a loss of revenue.

Motoring
Motus has received backlash regarding its decision to retrench workers in South Africa.

Motoring
One of South Africa’s most popular cars saw a massive dip in sales last month.
Health
An outbreak of diphtheria inspired a celebrated sled dog relay of nearly 700 miles to deliver lifesaving serum to the remote town of Nome.
Health
Comments by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies suggest the revised schedule may presage an approach to immunization that prizes individual autonomy and downplays scientific expertise.

Health
Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.
Health
The death of a Sonoma County resident last week prompted public health officials to urge foragers not to consume wild mushrooms.