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Matric pass a golden ticket for progressed learners

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Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga says the 18 751 progressed learners who passed the 2017 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations now have a golden opportunity to access either university or a TVET college.

Focus on district performance pays off

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Schools in the Free State and Gauteng have good cause to celebrate this evening as nine of the 10 best performing districts can be found in these landlocked provinces.

Matric pass rate improves to 75.1%

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The 2017 National Senior Certificate (NSC) overall pass rate is 75.1%, Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga announced on Thursday evening.

Transport Minister visits train accident scene

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Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi and the MEC for Police, Roads and Transport in the Free State, Sam Mashinini, have visited the site where Shosholoza Meyl train 37012 derailed at Jeneva level crossing between Henneman and Kroonstad.

Major heroin bust at Mozambique border

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A pedestrian has been arrested at the South Africa/Mozambique border post in Mpumalanga for trying to pass into the country with 3.6kg of heroin, estimated to be worth R3.6 million.

SA mourns Prof Kgositsile

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The Nelson Mandela Foundation has sent its condolences on the passing away of Professor Keorapetse William Kgositsile.

Wait almost over for matrics

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The wait for results is almost over for the Class of 2017 as Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga is set to announce the outcomes of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examination this evening.

Cape Town on high alert as temperatures soar

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The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate says it will maintain high levels of visibility at beaches and other public areas until the school holidays wind down.