Oyisa George

The Madlanga Commission, established to investigate criminality, political interference, and corruption in South Africa’s criminal justice system, will resume public hearings on 26 January 2026. The Commission delivered its interim report to President Cyril Ramaphosa on 17 December 2025, three months after its first hearing in September. It will continue examining evidence from individuals implicated in allegations made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, as well as from witnesses who supported his […]

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has used the 2025 Top Achievers’ Awards to highlight the critical role teachers play in driving academic excellence across the country. Speaking at the ceremony, Gwarube said strong academic results are built in classrooms long before learners enter an examination venue. “Teachers are the quiet architects of excellence. They see potential before it becomes visible, and they refuse to give up on a child, even […]

The National Investigation Task Team (NITT) has confirmed that the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination breach was limited to 40 learners across eight schools in Pretoria. “The breach involved a Department of Basic Education official whose child received and shared examination materials,” said NITT chairperson Professor Chika Sehoole. “It was circulated via USB drives, printed copies, WhatsApp, and screenshots. There is no evidence that it spread further.” Basic Education […]

Police in Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay, are continuing their investigation into an alleged incident involving the pointing of a firearm that reportedly involved Bitou Municipality’s Deputy Mayor, Nokuzola Kolwapi. The incident, which is believed to have occurred in December on Sajini Street, came to light after a video circulated on social media. Kwanokuthula police confirmed that officers visited the premises after becoming aware of the footage and that a case was […]

More than 600,000 students have been approved for funding by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the 2026 academic year, following the completion of all funding application assessments before the end of December 2025. The early processing of applications allows qualifying students to plan ahead for the academic year, with funding outcomes now available on the NSFAS portal. “NSFAS is pleased to confirm that all 2026 funding applications […]

The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that they have transferred remand detainee Vusimusi Matlala from Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre to eBongweni Correctional Facility in KwaZulu-Natal, with the move taking place on 21 December 2025. Spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo explained that the transfer is part of standard operational procedures across the country’s correctional facilities. “The transfer of remand detainees and sentenced offenders is guided by security, safety, operational requirements, and […]