South Africa

The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has expressed his deep sorrow, following the passing of Professor Roseanne Diab.

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, will convene a follow-up meeting with the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) o

As the Matric Class of 2025 celebrates a historic national pass rate of 88% – the highest in the country’s history – the spotlight has also fallen on learners whose individual journeys reflect resilience, discipline and unwavering faith.

Government has congratulated the matric Class of 2025 on achieving an exceptional National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass rate of 88%, marking the highest pass rate in the country.

Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the matric Class of 2025 following the release of the National Senior Certificate results.

The Matric Class of 2025 has achieved a historic 88% National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass rate – the highest in South Africa’s history - marking a significant milestone for the basic education sector.

There were cheers, ululations and whistles as the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, announced that KwaZulu-Natal has emerged as the top-performing province in the 2025 matric exams.

In a comprehensive progress report, the Director-General of the Department of Basic Education, Hubert Mathanzima Mweli, has revealed significant developments in South Africa’s education landscape, highlighting both achievements and ongoing challenges facing the nation's school system.

With many of the Class of 2025 celebrating their hard work after passing their matric exams, the Gauteng Department of Health is urging those who did not perform well to make use of free mental health services available at primary health care facilities in Gauteng.

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission, will resume its public hearings on 26 January 2026.

The Department of Health has urged parents and caregivers to immediately discontinue the use of the affected Nestlé NAN products, in accordance with the National Consumer Commission recall notice.

With the matric results due to be available to the class of 2025 on Tuesday, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is making it easier for matriculants to access their 2025 examination results through the Gauteng Matric Results Online System.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 9 and Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive rainfall over the eastern parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga for Monday and Tuesday.

South Africa’s top matric achievers for 2025 have spelled out the key attributes required for academic excellence: a strong support system, hard work, focus and determination.

South Africa’s top matriculants should be celebrated not just for their results, but for the determined pursuit of excellence that drove them to the top of the 2025 Matric class.