January 18, 2022

Matric results to be released on media platforms

The Department of Basic Education says that it will abide by the North Gauteng High Court ruling regarding the release of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results on media platforms.“This means that the department will make available t…

Class of 2021 went through two years of disruption due to COVID-19

The Class of 2021 was the first Grade 12 cohort to experience the harsh realities of the pandemic for two consecutive years, Umalusi said on Tuesday.Addressing a media briefing, Umalusi CEO, Dr Mafu Rakometsi, said that consequently this class needed m…

Umalusi approves the release of 2021 national examination results

Umalusi, the Quality Council in General and Further Education and Training, has approved the release of the 2021 national examination results, but has requested the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to block the results of candidates implicated in ir…

Heavy summer rain has claimed 82 lives, says CoGTA

A total of 82 people have been lost to drowning or lightning across the country as the heavy torrential rains continue to batter South Africa, the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has revealed. On Tuesday, the depart…

Department to appeal AARTO ruling

The Department of Transport will appeal a Pretoria High Court ruling that last week declared the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offence (AARTO) Act, unconstitutional and invalid.This was on Tuesday revealed by Transport Minister Fikile Mba…

Roads claim 1 685 in 2021 festive season

A total of 1 685 fatalities were recorded over the 2021 festive season period, statistics released by Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula reveal.The figure was a 14% increase from the previous period.Releasing the statistics on Tuesday, the Minister said…

Friends remanded in custody on firearms charges

DURBAN – Qiniso Majola (20) and Akhona Mkhize (22) appeared in the Ntuzuma Magistrate’s Court yesterday facing charges for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. They were remanded in custody until 25 January 2022 for further investigation.On …

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