Under the crisp summer skies of a new year, a familiar ritual of hope and preparation unfolded across South Africa this morning. Wednesday, 14 January 2026, marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s educational timeline: for the first time in recent memory, the school gates swung open in unison nationwide, as thousands of pupils in all…
In a historic and decisive shift in the South African educational landscape, KwaZulu-Natal has surged to the number one position in the 2025 National Senior Certificate results, achieving a landmark 90.6% pass rate. This watershed moment ends the Free State’s multi-year reign at the top of the provincial rankings, marking the first time KZN has claimed the coveted…
In a landmark moment for South Africa’s ongoing battle against state corruption, former acting national police commissioner Lieutenant-General Khomotso Phahlane is scheduled to take the stand tomorrow before a high-stakes parliamentary inquiry. His testimony is the most anticipated session to date for Parliament’s ad hoc committee, a body specifically established to investigate deep-seated allegations of graft, political manipulation,…
In a decisive vote of confidence for South Africa’s financial integrity, the European Union has officially removed the nation from its list of High-Risk Third Country Jurisdictions. This landmark decision, published in the Official Journal of the EU on 9 January and effective from 29 January 2026, marks a critical milestone in the country’s journey…
The Department of Basic Education has raised serious concerns after new figures revealed that more girls matriculated in the 2025 academic year than boys, highlighting a growing gender disparity in South Africa’s schooling system. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube confirmed that while the increasing participation of girls in education is a positive development, the high…
In the sprawling, vibrant heart of Soweto, a story of quiet brilliance has erupted into a national celebration. Eighteen-year-old Siza Gule, a son of the township, has not only conquered his matriculation year but has redefined its pinnacle, emerging from the Class of 2025 as a luminous symbol of what is possible. With an awe-inspiring nine…
Eskom has expressed confidence in its ability to meet rising electricity demand as economic activity begins to accelerate in the weeks ahead, with industries gradually returning to full operation. The power utility says it enters 2026 in a stronger operational position, supported by additional generation capacity and improved plant performance. According to Eskom’s Group Executive…
With the Matric Class of 2025 anxiously awaiting their results, Members of Parliament are sending words of encouragement to learners across the country. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is set to announce the results on Monday evening. The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education praised learners, teachers, and parents for their dedication. “This milestone reflects years…
A wave of frustration and economic strain is sweeping through this small Eastern Cape community as residents are voicing mounting anger against what they describe as a widespread and unfair pricing practice at foreign-owned spaza shops. Locals claim that a mandatory, undeclared “surcharge” of R10 is being systematically added to nearly every purchase, regardless of…
In an unprecedented and sharply worded public appeal, the South African Prisoners’ Rights Initiative (SAPRI) has directly called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently redeploy the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Pieter Groenewald, citing what it describes as a “catastrophic failure of leadership” and a “deepening humanitarian crisis” within the nation’s penal system. The call, issued in…
