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SAWS warns of disruptive rain, severe thunderstorms

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal will experience disruptive rain while severe thunderstorms are likely to occur in the Free State, North West as well as the Northern Cape.

Eskom’s system showing better health 

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Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has announced that Eskom’s unplanned capability loss factor (UCLF) has significantly improved, indicating that the system is becoming healthier.

Matriculants encouraged to apply for NSFAS funding

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As the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations kick-off today, Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane has reminded all matriculants to seize the opportunity to apply for funding through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

Disruptive rain warning for Eastern Cape

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the Eastern Cape will experience disruptive rain that could cause flooding in some areas on Monday and Tuesday.

President seeks better prospects for matric Class of 2024

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has in his weekly newsletter, extended his best wishes to learners writing their matric exams, acknowledging the hard work, resilience and perseverance they have shown in preparing for this crucial milestone.

SA participates in UN biodiversity conference

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Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, will lead the South African delegation to the 16th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD COP 16) in Cali, Colombia.

Western Cape police probe death of three men in Delft

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Detectives attached to the Western Cape Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit are probing the circumstances that led to the death of three males aged 27, 30 and 34 and the attempted murder of a 14-year-old male on Sunday at around 17:00 in Seine Street in Delft.

All systems go for 2024 matric exams

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With just hours to go before the first paper in the 2024 National Senior Certificate examinations is written, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the department is ready to administer the examinations.