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Class of 2025 sets new national record with historic 88% pass rate
4+ hour, 50+ min ago (1090+ words) The Matric Class of 2025 has achieved a historic 88% National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass rate " the highest in South Africa's history - marking a significant milestone for the basic education sector." The national pass rate represents an increase of approximately 0.7 percentage points…...
SAWS warns of disruptive rainfall
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (335+ words) The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 9 and Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive rainfall over the eastern parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga for Monday and Tuesday." These weather conditions will also affect the extreme north-eastern parts…...
Gauteng scholar transport operators warned against unroadworthy vehicles
16+ hour, 40+ min ago (359+ words) The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has warned scholar transport operators that unroadworthy vehicles and those operating without valid permits will be impounded immediately." This warning comes as the Department of Roads and Transport plans to conduct…...
Eskom’s power system remains stable
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (573+ words) As industries gradually resume operations following the festive break, Eskom says its power system remains stable and ready to meet the projected rise in electricity demand amid the heightened economic activity in the coming weeks. Additionally, the utility continues to…...
Upgraded water infrastructure brings aid to communities - South African Government News Agency
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (123+ words) Upgraded water infrastructure brings aid to communities'South African Government News Agency Upgraded water infrastructure brings aid to communities In a move to improve water security for the residents of the Rustenburg Local Municipality in the North West and Thabazimbi Local…...
Weather service debunks "Storm Baron" warning - South African Government News Agency
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (157+ words) Weather service debunks "Storm Baron" warning'South African Government News Agency The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that a message that is currently circulating on social media platforms warning of a storm dubbed "Storm Baron" is false and should…...
Concern over public safety following North West lightning incident - South African Government News Agency
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (185+ words) Concern over public safety following North West lightning incident'South African Government News Agency Concern over public safety following North West lightning incident The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has expressed serious public safety concerns after 40 people were reported to have…...
Over 4000 Grade 1 and 8 learners still to be placed in Gauteng - South African Government News Agency
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (225+ words) Over 4000 Grade 1 and 8 learners still to be placed in Gauteng'South African Government News Agency Over 4000 Grade 1 and 8 learners still to be placed in Gauteng Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, has announced that only 4 858 learners remain unplaced as part of the…...
President Ramaphosa announces new head of the NPA - South African Government News Agency
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (50+ words) President Ramaphosa announces new head of the NPA'South African Government News Agency President Ramaphosa announces new head of the NPA President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Special Investigating Unit (SIU) Head, Advocate Andy Mothibi, to serve as the next National Director…...
'Contingency plans are in place” as Rand Water kicks off JHB water maintenance - South African Government News Agency
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (141+ words) 'Contingency plans are in place" as Rand Water kicks off JHB water maintenance'South African Government News Agency 'Contingency plans are in place" as Rand Water kicks off JHB water maintenance Rand Water's final leg of its planned maintenance programme in…...