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Over 300k learners placed as Gauteng races to finalise 2026 school admissions

Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, says the province has placed the majority of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners for the 2026 academic year, but warns that infrastructure challenges — mainly linked to municipalities — continue to hinder the department’s progress. Chiloane confirmed that over 300,000 learners have been placed, noting that the department received more than 820,000 applications for entry grades. He told the media on Thursday that all […]

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SA won’t be lobbying any country amid G20 discord with US: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will not lobby any country following threats by the United States to block Pretoria’s participation in next year’s G20 summit. His remarks come amid escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries. Yesterday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated the country's position, that South Africa will not be invited to G20 meetings in Miami. The US has criticised South Africa’s foreign policy positions and […]

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Madlanga Commission | Mkhwanazi denies granting Matlala blue-light privileges

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi, has denied installing blue lights on vehicles belonging to alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Mkhwanazi is accused of abusing state resources to benefit associates, including allegedly granting Matlala’s vehicles unlawful blue-light privileges and signing an open-ended security tender with Matlala’s company, CAT VIP Protection. He told the commission that he was suspended for three months over allegations he […]

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Education experts divided over BOSA’s bid to raise matric pass mark

  The National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA) has expressed its satisfaction with Parliament's decision to reject the motion to raise the matric pass mark from 30% to 50%. The union considers the proposal "emotional" rather than practical, arguing that the 30% pass mark enables learners who may not be academically inclined to still obtain a matric certificate. Yesterday, MPs voted against BOSA’s motion, which called for a […]

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KT Molefe case transferred to High Court as accused changes legal team

The case of alleged crime boss and suspected mastermind behind DJ Sumbody’s murder, Katiso “KT” Molefe, has been transferred to the Johannesburg High Court, with the State confirming that all outstanding dockets against him have now been consolidated. Molefe appeared briefly at the Alexandra Magistrates Court on Wednesday alongside his three co-accused. They face a long list of charges - including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and possession of unlicensed […]

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Family of slain scientist Didi Lekganyane braces for a difficult trial ahead

The family of slain scientist, Dorcas 'Didi' Lekganyane, says it is preparing for a difficult road ahead as the trial into their her murder approaches. Lekganyane was stabbed to death in July 2024 at her Bramley home, allegedly by his husband, Cecil Kekana. He was found next to her lifeless body after he allegedly tried to commit suicide following the incident. Her family says Kekana may have felt threatened by […]

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Boks drawn against Italy, Georgia and Romania for 2027 World Cup

The Springboks have been pitted against Italy, Georgia and Romania in Pool B for the 2027 Rugby World Cup following Wednesday’s draw in Sydney, Australia. Italy, who faced the Boks in three Tests this year, are expected to offer the toughest pool challenge, while Georgia and Romania will bring the trademark physicality of Eastern European rugby teams. The Springboks became the second team after New Zealand to retain the William […]

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Mbokazi’s US move confirmed

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that defender, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, will join Major League Soccer (MLS) side Chicago Fire. The 20-year-old Pirates vice captain has secured a lucrative January transfer to the United States of America, reportedly valued at $3 million, following a steady rise since joining the Buccaneers. "Chicago Fire FC today announced that the Club has acquired defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi from Orlando Pirates of South Africa’s Betway Premiership,” the MLS […]

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Madlanga Commission | No police ministry project runs indefinitely: Mchunu

Suspended Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has told the Madlanga Commission that, beyond 2022, the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) was no longer properly regulated. Mchunu, who is facing allegations of improperly dismantling the PKTT, said this is the first time in his entire political career that he has been accused of corruption. He explained that the PKTT’s initial mandate  was intended to run for six months from July 2018 — […]

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Gauteng unveils digital tender system as province gets R3.3bn budget boost

The Gauteng Provincial Government has launched a new e-procurement platform, TenderSwift, designed to digitise and fully automate the province’s tender management system. Gauteng Finance MEC, Lebogang Maile, made the announcement on Tuesday while tabling the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, confirming major financial gains for the province — including a R3.3-billion budget boost and more than R1-billion generated from hosting the recent G20 Summit. Presenting the budget at the Gauteng […]

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