South Africa

The Matric Class of 2024 has achieved an overall pass rate of 87.3%, making it the highest matric pass rate in the history of South Africa.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has commended the 2024 matric top achievers for their resilience and determination.

South Africa’s national education quality assurance body, Umalusi, has approved the release of the November 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

Despite coming from a financially poor background, without parental support, matric learner Thobeka Langa has proven that determination and hard work can change your outcomes.

The Fresh Produce Market Inquiry has released its final report, which identifies features within the fresh produce value chain that impede, restrict and distort competition.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s tourism sector, largely underpinned by its natural endowments, has great potential to drive inclusive growth.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson will conduct an oversight visit to the multi-billion-rand Westown development in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday.

With the start of the 2025 academic year due to start on Wednesday, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has cautioned unregistered scholar transport operators to comply with operating licensing regulations or face the full might of the law.

The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) has indicated that it has the reserves to ensure the continuity of jet fuel availability at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA).

The Western Cape Education Department has wished matrics well ahead of the Class of 2024 matric results announcement.

A team of experts has been put together to investigate the killing of eight people at a liquor outlet in Pienaar in Mpumalanga.

With schools across the country due to reopen, the Western Cape Mobility Department is offering free vehicle safety inspections for all scholar transport operators in Cape Town and Beaufort West.

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) has welcomed the arrest of three suspects allegedly linked to a human trafficking ring in Johannesburg.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued weather alerts for severe thunderstorms that are likely to affect parts of Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga.

As the festive season draws to a close and visitors embark on their journeys home after the holidays, the Western Cape Government has urged for vigilance and patience on the roads.