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Eskom likely to implement Stage 2 load shedding tonight

There is a high likelihood that Eskom will implement Stage 2 load shedding this evening in order to replenish water resources for its pumped storage schemes and to minimise the use of diesel at its open cycle gas turbines.

2019 Matric class scores 81.3% pass

The 2019 Grade 12 class has scored an impressive 81.3% National Senior Certificate pass, the country’s highest achievement ever.

Countdown to the release of the matric results

The Class of 2019 matriculants are expected to be glued to their television screens tonight as Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announces the national results of the 2019 National Senior Certificate matric exams.

Top achievers: the pride of the nation

South African parents continue to have confidence in South Africa’s public school system because of the performance of the top achieving learners, says Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga.

Counselling available for anxious matrics

Matriculants who may be anxious about their examination results have been urged to make use of the Department of Social Development’s Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC).

Business salutes Richard Maponya

The business community in South Africa has paid tribute to trailblazing businessman Richard Maponya following his passing on Monday.

No load shedding on Monday

Eskom will not be implementing load shedding on Monday, despite a constrained and vulnerable system.

South Africa calls for calm in Iraq

The South African Government is alarmed by the escalating tension in Iraq which has far reaching ramifications not only for the Middle East region, but also for international peace and security.