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DBE reminds matric candidates: Second Chance Programme is free

Monday, January 5, 2026

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has encouraged National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates, who were unsuccessful in their initial attempt at the exams, to make use of the official Second Chance Programme.

Department gives update on West Coast red tide

Monday, January 5, 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed that the event where large numbers of dead white mussel, whelks and other shellfish were washed out at St Helena Bay and Elandsbaai on the West Coast has remained confined to those two areas.

GTI delivers strong December 2025 enforcement results

Monday, January 5, 2026

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has recorded robust law-enforcement outcomes through the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) during intensified operations conducted between 1 and 31 December 2025.