South Africa

The Matric Class of 2023 have achieved a pass rate of 82.9% - the highest pass rate in the history of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

Government is set to build over 4 000 houses in municipalities across the Northern Cape over the course of the next 12 to 18 months, in a programme valued at R1 billion.

Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, was beaming this morning as she congratulated learners who have produced excellent results in their National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams.

Government has packaged a television programme to empower, inform and educate citizens regarding initiatives that can improve their lives by profiling its programmes.

Government has called on all South Africans to watch a programme on SABC 2 that will feature storytelling and engaging content that inspires a collective shift towards an informed and engaged society.

Despite the progress made in putting in place fiscally, socially and environmentally sound economic policies, the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) has noted that significant challenges remain.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala is to visit two schools under the uMlalazi Local Municipality on Thursday to assess school functionality and engage with communities on the impact of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to launch a housing project in the Northern Cape on Thursday which, when complete, is expected to deliver more than 4 000 housing units.

The Gauteng Department of e-Government has urged learners who wrote their matric exams last year to use the Matric Results Online System to access their results.

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu will lead a two-day Water Services Authority (WSA) Summit in response to the outcomes of the Blue and No Drop Reports and Green Drop Progress Assessment Report released in December 2023.

With learners returning to school today, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has encouraged pupils to focus on their education rather than delay their future by engaging in destructive activities.

A fraudster, Nhlanhla Sizani (24) briefly appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates court on Tuesday on charges of fraud alternative forgery and uttering after he was issued with a summons on 12 December 2023.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated South African comedian Trevor Noah for his win at the Emmy Awards for the talk show, the Daily Show.

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has expressed its condolences to the friends and family of former Association of Independent Publishers Board member, Octavia Hlungwani.   

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has warned motorists that the N2 between Izingolweni and Harding has been closed due to a part of the road being damaged by heavy rainfalls.