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KZN tops 2025 matric results in SA with 90.6% pass rate

Monday, January 12, 2026

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.

Significant strides made in matric performance despite challenges

Monday, January 12, 2026

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.

Matric 2025: Gauteng urges learners to seek mental health support 

Monday, January 12, 2026

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.

Madlanga Commission to resume later this month

Monday, January 12, 2026

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.

SAWS warns of disruptive rainfall

Monday, January 12, 2026

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.

Top 2025 matriculants spell out recipe for success

Monday, January 12, 2026

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.