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A 19-year-old suspect is expected to appear in the Roodepoort Magistrates' Court on Friday in connection with the killing of a fellow teenager in Braamfischerville, Soweto. It is alleged that an 18-year-old boy was attacked with a panga and later succumbed to his injuries at a local clinic on Wednesday. According to authorities, the deceased boy, who is a learner at a secondary school in Meadowlands, had left home […]
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has reassured matric candidates that the integrity of the 2025 examinations remains solid, despite the recent leak scandal. Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, confirmed that several matric exam papers were leaked, affecting seven schools in Tshwane. The compromised papers included English, Maths and Physics, giving some learners early access not only to the questions but also to the memos. It is reported that the […]
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 […]
