Oyisa George

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has confirmed a breach in the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams. The incident involves 26 learners from seven schools in Pretoria who gained access to Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Home Language papers before writing. The irregularity was first detected by markers during the current marking process involving over 51,000 trained markers nationwide. “Our systems did exactly what they were designed to do — detect, […]

The Western Cape has recorded 28 fatalities in 21 crashes between 1 and 7 December, with pedestrians once again emerging as the most vulnerable group on the province’s roads. Of the 28 people who died, 12 were pedestrians, making them the single largest group affected. The remaining fatalities include 10 passengers, three drivers, two motorcyclists, and one cyclist. Provincial Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku described the figures as deeply troubling, especially […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s public procurement system needs deep and urgent reform if the country is to root out widespread misconduct and corruption. Addressing the ANC’s 5th National General Council in Boksburg on Monday, the President said work is already under way, with National Treasury preparing to implement the new Public Procurement Act. The legislation will introduce an updated framework and establish a Public Procurement Office. Ramaphosa stressed […]

The National Sea Rescue Institute responded to multiple near-drowning incidents in Kleinmond and Rooi Els over the weekend. Two girls, aged 10 and 11, one from De Doorns and the other from Touws River, were treated for non-fatal drowning symptoms at the Kleinmond Lagoon. They had been walking through shallow water with their grandmother when one child slipped into a deep hole. The second girl tried to help, and both […]

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has outlined two major plans aimed at overhauling public transport and strengthening local economic activity, following Council’s approval on Thursday. City Council has adopted the City’s Rail Business Plan, which sets the stage for negotiations with national government on devolving passenger rail to the City. Hill-Lewis believes affordable, reliable rail is essential for Cape Town’s future. “Capetonians urgently need an expanded, affordable rail service that […]

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has accused retired deputy chief Revo Spies of lying and presenting forged documents during his testimony at the Madlanga Commission. Mkhwanazi took the stand on Wednesday, where he detailed the breakdown of trust between himself and Spies, and responded to allegations involving controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. He told the commission that his relationship with Matlala began in 2022 after being introduced […]