# Die minister van Basiese Onderwys, Siviwe Gwarube, sal vandag ‘n aangekondiging maak oor die gereeldheid vir die 2025 Nasionale Senior Sertifikaat-eksamen. Departementele woordvoerder Terence Khala sê die minister sal kandidaatgetalle, eksamensentrumverspreiding, leerderondersteuningsmaatreëls en stelselvoorbereiding bekendmaak. Hy sê die inligtingsessie sal geïdentifiseerde bedreigings en verligtingstrategieë uitlig terwyl die land voorberei vir een van die belangrikste […]
# Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will announce the state of readiness for the 2025 National Senior Certificate Examinations today. Department spokesperson Terence Khala says the minister will reveal candidate numbers, exam centre distribution, learner support measures, and system preparedness. He says the briefing will address identified threats and mitigation strategies as the country prepares […]
# Archbishop Thabo Makgoba says reports from Anglican bishops nationwide show strong backing for the National Dialogue, particularly in communities hardest hit by service delivery failures. Speaking in Cape Town, Archbishop Makgoba urged South Africans to attend local dialogues, describing the process as a ray of hope against corruption, incompetence, and under-development. The Archbishop stressed […]
# The DA has reiterated its call for the Security Cluster to present a joint action plan by 31 October to address what it calls the collapse of South Africa’s criminal justice system. DA Justice spokesperson Glynnis Breytenbach says corruption and inefficiency have allowed criminals to act with impunity, crippling growth and jobs. She says […]
# The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union has wished all matric candidates success as the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams begin. Sadtu praised learners and teachers for their resilience following Covid-19 disruptions during their early schooling years. Sadtu spokesperson Nomusa Cembi has urged communities to protect schools from protests and violence, ensure safe transport, and […]
# AfriForum says president Cyril Ramaphosa admitted under oath that Sections 19(2), (3), and (4) of the Expropriation Act are unconstitutional, allowing expropriation before landowners can challenge in court. AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel welcomes the admission but argues only Parliament can amend the law. He calls for the Act to be declared unconstitutional or returned […]
# Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has extended his best wishes to the Class of 2025 as National Senior Certificate exams begin on Tuesday. Over 188-thousand candidates will write across one-thousand-and seven centres. Gauteng achieved an 88.4-percent pass rate last year, ranking third nationally. Gauteng government spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga confirmed systems are in place to ensure […]
# The 11th African Women Writers’ Symposium at the Soweto Theatre has emphasised more reading and creative writing especially for women. Funded by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and produced by Afro Arts SA, the event celebrated women’s voices in literature. Highlights included author Alexandra Fuller’s “No Voice No Choice” lecture, poetry and […]
# The University of the Free State says academic activities will resume today following recent disruptions. The university’s executive committee and student bodies have agreed on how the new system will be implemented. The academic calendar has been adjusted to ensure completion of the 2025 academic year. Its QwaQwa campus, closed after protests over the […]
