Cape town: The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has commended the slight increase in the pass rate achieved by the 2025 Grade 12 cohort, recognizing the continued improvement as a result of the robust foundation established by previous administr…

Johannesburg: Eskom has announced that it has entered the New Year with a ‘structurally stronger system’ than it has in five years. The power utility said this was the result of the implementation of the Generation Recovery Plan which commenced in Apr…

Pretoria: The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has expressed his deep sorrow following the passing of Professor Roseanne Diab. Diab served as the Vice-President of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf…

Gauteng: The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, is set to hold a follow-up meeting with the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. This importan…

Franschhoek: As the fire in Wemmershoek, Franschhoek continues to burn out of control, the Cape Winelands District Municipality said a reconnaissance flight will be conducted to assess the full extent of the fire. ‘During the night, the fire spread ra…

Overstrand: Firefighters remain on high alert for any signs of smoke or flames in the Overstrand area following fires in Pearly Beach and Stanford in the Western Cape. In an update on Sunday morning, Overstrand Municipal Manager Dean O’Neill stated th…

Johannesburg: Eskom has announced that its power system remains stable and is prepared to meet the anticipated increase in electricity demand as industries resume operations following the festive break.

According to South African Government News Agen…

Cape town: The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has announced its readiness for the upcoming 2026 school year. Educators and school-based staff are set to return on Monday, 12 January 2026, with learners commencing their first term on Wednesda…