‘SA only provided host waters’: Cyril Ramaphosa defends role in Iran drill fallout
President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the diplomatic fallout surrounding the controversial “Will for Peace 2026” naval exercises, saying that South Africa... Read more.
Police called as NFP’s rift over KZN coalition govt turns violent
The National Freedom Party (NFP) is teetering on the edge of an internal rupture, with senior figures accusing party president Ivan Barnes of strong-arming decisions... Read more.
Steenhuisen’s credit card controversy cleanup
The DA’s top executive structure on Monday closed ranks around party leader John Steenhuisen, supporting the findings of a report that cleared him of allegations... Read more.
‘John Steenhuisen compromised, captured by ANC’: DA official lashes as he resigns
Senior DA official Dion George has resigned from the party, launching a scathing attack on its leader, John Steenhuisen. George accuses Steenhuisen of being compromised... Read more.
Why boy child dropped out of school while female learner pulled ahead in matric
While South Africa’s schooling system has made notable gains in stability and overall performance, a growing gender imbalance is emerging — one that is increasingly... Read more.
Drop in matric pass rate among social grant beneficiaries raises alarm
While more social grant beneficiaries sat for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, their overall performance has declined, raising concerns about... Read more.
Top achiever urges Class of 2026 to balance books and fun
South Africa’s top achieving learners, Abigail Kok, has encouraged the Class of 2026 to strike a healthy balance between academics and enjoying their final year... Read more.
Decline in mathematics matric pass rate gives minister headache
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has raised concern over a decline in mathematics performance in the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results, despite... Read more.
Matric class of 2025 delivers record results despite systemic challenges
The Class of 2025 has delivered the highest National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass rate in the country’s history, achieving an overall pass rate of 88%. This sterling... Read more.
Kgosientsho Ramokgopa admits being lobbied for ANC presidency
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho “Sputla” Ramokgopa has acknowledged being lobbied to run for the ANC presidency in 2027, even as he issued a stark warning... Read more.
