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February should usher in more savings at the pumps thanks to a strengthening rand. Stock photo. (vladstar/123rf)

February fuel price drop on the cards for SA motorists

Rand’s strength aids in potential petrol price relief South African motorists are steering toward further relief at the fuel pumps in February. According to the latest daily fuel price data published by the Central Energy Fund (CEF), the…

An accident claimed the lives of 13 scholars on the Golden Highway near Mittal on Monday. It is alleged the driver of the scholar transport unsuccessfully tried to overtake two vehicles, ending in the tragic collision. (Refilwe Kholomonyane)

IN PICS | Accident claims 13 school pupils in Vanderbijlpark

The death toll has risen to 13 after an accident involving scholar transport near Vanderbijlpark in the Vaal. Three pupils were critically injured and are receiving urgent medical care at Sebokeng Hospital. According to the Gauteng…

Mantashe cla­ri­fies unem­ploy­ment remarks, says he wanted to encour­age act­iv­ism

ANC national chair and min­eral and pet­ro­leum resources min­is­ter Gwede Mantashe has sought to cla­rify his com­ments about youth unem­ploy­ment that have stirred up quite a con­tro­versy last week. Speak­ing at Nyan­yadu Primary…

Results in business studies, geography, and history showed improvement, but there was a notable decline in mathematics, agricultural sciences and accounting. File photo (GALLO IMAGES/DIE BURGER/JACO MARAIS)

Eastern Cape matrics shine despite floods and hardships

But key subjects face decline The Eastern Cape class of 2025 has achieved an 84.2% matric pass rate despite facing major challenges, including floods, taxi strikes and financial pressure in schools. Education MEC Fundile Gade announced…

Matric results are in the spotlight. Stock photo. (123RF)

Matric results: what your pass level means

Experts highlight multiple education pathways and options if you didn’t pass or meet your goal As the matric class of 2025 prepares to receive their results, understanding your pass level is essential for choosing the right higher…

Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube. File photo. (Veli Nhlapo)

WATCH | Gwarube praises top matric achievers for ’boulder pushing’ perseverance

SA’s class of ’25 praised for academic excellence at ministerial breakfast event The minister of basic education has praised SA’s top 40 matric achievers for their discipline and perseverance on Monday while celebrating the class of 2025…

Naledi Pandor appointed chancellor of Nelson Mandela University

Former cabinet minister Dr Naledi Pandor has been appointed chancellor of Nelson Mandela University. Chair of the university’s council judge Nambitha Dambuza said Pandor will begin her four-year term in the role on April 1. Dambuza…

Eastern Cape social development MEC Bukiwe Fanta says children deserve protection, love and care. (THEO JEPTHA)

Eastern Cape records 60 child abandonment, sexual abuse cases in December

More than 60 cases of child abandonment and sexual abuse were registered in the Eastern Cape in December, provincial social development MEC Bukiwe Fanta said on Tuesday. She condemned the alarming trend of deliberate abandonment and…

NSFAS to cover February-March upfront payments

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has approved more than 600,000 funding applications for the 2026 academic year out of nearly 900,000 submissions received nationwide. In a press conference on Tuesday, NSFAS board…

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala will remain in custody pending trial for attempted murder. File image (Antonio Muchave)

Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala fails in high court bail bid

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala will remain in custody pending trial for attempted murder. File image (Antonio Muchave) Security company owner Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala on Monday lost his appeal in the Johannesburg high court to be released on bail.…

Sassa will delay payments for grand recipients who failed to disclose extra income.Image: South African Government via Twitter

Double-dipping alert: Sassa delays grants for 210,000 beneficiaries

Sassa will delay payments for grand recipients who failed to disclose extra income. Image: South African Government via Twitter The SA Social Security Agency (Sassa), in collaboration with registered credit bureaus, says it will delay…

LISTEN | Trump announces SA leaders’ visit, Ramaphosa awaits green light

US President Donald Trump publicly announced South African leaders will visit him in Washington DC next week, but President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office says they are awaiting formal confirmation from the White House. Ramaphosa is hoping the…

Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal had the highest number of matric pupils caught cheating, says Umalusi CEO Mafu Rakometsi. Stock photo.

More than 400 pupils caught cheating in 2024 matric exams

The Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) says 407 pupils were caught cheating during the 2024 matric exams. Umalusi held a media briefing on Monday before the results’ release on Wednesday.…

The Lotto Plus 1 draw on Saturday has crowned a lucky participant. File image.Image: Alaister Russell/The Sunday Times

Qonce player bags R40m in Lotto Plus 1 draw: check your ticket

A lottery player from Qonce (King William’s Town) in the Eastern Cape ended 2024 a millionaire and is being urged to check their ticket to claim their R40m winnings. Ithuba‚ the operator of the National Lottery‚ announced the Lotto Plus 1…

Sport, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie’s Paris Olympics trip is back in the spotlight. File photo.Image: Veli Nhlapo

Public protector launches probe into McKenzie’s R800k Paris Olympics trip

The public protector’s office has announced an investigation into allegations of possible misuse of state funds by sport‚ arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie after a complaint lodged by the EFF regarding his trip to the Olympic…