With the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results released, the 2025 class of Grade 12 is now turning focus towards the future.
The National Treasury has welcomed the removal of South Africa from the European Union’s list of High-risk Third Country Jurisdictions (EU List).
North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has expressed his deep sadness upon learning about the passing of Bishop Daniel Matebesi from the Independent Congregational Church of Southern Africa (ICCSA).
Bishop Matebesi passed away on Friday, 9 January 2026, at the age of 66.
The Premier described the late Bishop as a devoted servant of God and a respected leader in both the interfaith community and the broader society.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged matriculants to utilise government-supported opportunities designed to help young people transition into higher education, skills development and employment.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has assured the Class of 2025 that not passing the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations does not mark the end of their journey, emphasising that multiple support mechanisms and alternative pathways remain available.
The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has welcomed the marginal increase in the pass rate achieved by the 2025 Grade 12 cohort, attributing the steady year-on-year improvement to the solid foundation laid by previous administrations.
Eskom has announced that it has entered the New Year with a “structurally stronger system” than it has in five years.
The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has expressed his deep sorrow, following the passing of Professor Roseanne Diab.
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, will convene a follow-up meeting with the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
The meeting will take place at the Southern Sun at OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng.
According to the department, this engagement is a continuation of the breakfast meeting held on 5 December 2025, between President Cyril Ramaphosa and CONTRALESA, which Minister Hlabisa also attended.
As the Matric Class of 2025 celebrates a historic national pass rate of 88% – the highest in the country’s history – the spotlight has also fallen on learners whose individual journeys reflect resilience, discipline and unwavering faith.
