Nongoma teen triumphs over illness to earn top marks
After spending much of 2025 in and out of hospital, 17-year-old Simesihle Khuzwayo from King Bhekuzulu High School in Nongoma has emerged as one of KwaZulu-Natal’s... Read more.
Body of missing pupil recovered from Vaal River during police search
The body of a 17-year-old male pupil from Hoërskool Driehoek was recovered from the Vaal River on Monday. The recovery, which brings closure to the teenager Thomas... Read more.
Defence force sergeant nabbed for assaulting elderly Limpopo man
A 42-year-old member of the South African National Defence Force is due to appear before the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Monday. He is facing a charge of... Read more.
Independent Examinations Board unveils 98.3% matric pass rate
The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) has announced an overall pass rate of 98.3% for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, according to reports... Read more.
This 100-year-old can teach Gen Zs the secret to longevity
Rachel Le Kay celebrated a great milestone this year, turning 100 years old. A century defined by resilience, devotion and an unwavering faith that carried her through... Read more.
Ethiopian national appears in court on 12 kidnapping charges
A 47-year-old Ethiopian national, Mantesnot Lendido Erisado, appeared in the Booysens Magistrates’ Court on charges of kidnapping. Erisado faces 12 counts of kidnapping... Read more.
AKA murder suspects moved to same C-max prison housing Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala
The Ndimande brothers, accused of the murder of award-winning rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his close friend, celebrity chef Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, have... Read more.
Department withholds 40 NSC 2025 candidates’ results over exam breach
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has withheld the results of 40 National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates from the 2025 cohort after they were implicated... Read more.
‘Matric 2025 exams went smoothly but some pupils were raped, robbed’: Umalusi
South African examinations quality assurer Umalusi has confirmed that the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations were conducted smoothly across the... Read more.
Five suspects killed in KZN township following shootout with cops
A shootout with police in the early hours of Thursday morning resulted in the deaths of five suspects connected to a number of serious crimes, including murder and... Read more.
