The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) says outcomes for on-time applications for Grades R, 1 and 8 admissions for next year will be available from Thursday. Parents and guardians have been urged not to panic if their children do not receive immediate placement, as the admissions process continues to shift
The National E-Hailers Federation of South Africa (NEFSA) says it rejects claims that the South African National Taxi Council is the apex body representing the e-hailing sector. NEFSA spokesperson Tella Masakale said references to the 2020 Transport Lekgotla resolutions cannot reasonably be used to justify such claims. He argued that
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela stated that government remains committed to driving economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction through education and skills development. Delivering his department’s budget vote in Parliament, Manamela outlined plans to overhaul the country’s skills system through a dual training model that combines classroom
Anti-immigration civic group March and March Movement has called on government to declare a state of emergency to address illegal immigration in South Africa. The group has planned a national shutdown on 30 June, also setting the same date for undocumented foreigners to leave the country. Founder Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma said
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed the detection of two polio-related virus strains in wastewater samples taken from the Borchards Quarry Wastewater Treatment Plant, prompting heightened surveillance by health authorities. Officials stressed that no human cases or outbreaks have been recorded at this stage. Department of Health
The Public Servants Association (PSA) has welcomed a landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice affirming that the right to strike is protected under international law. Union spokesperson Claude Naicker said the decision reinforces freedom of association and collective bargaining rights for workers globally, while also strengthening existing constitutional
As millions of Muslims across the world turn their hearts toward the sacred journey of Hajj, the main rites of Hajj 1447 are now officially underway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Hujjaj (pilgrims) are currently making their way from Makkah to Mina as the 8th of Dhul Hijjah begins,
Global outrage continues over the treatment of activists aboard the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla after hundreds of delegates detained by Israeli forces were deported following several days in custody. The latest interception took place earlier this week when Israeli forces boarded and seized the final vessels of the more than
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has unveiled a renewed Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda aimed at strengthening the continent’s ability to prevent and respond to pandemics while reducing dependence on external funding, supply chains, and healthcare systems. The agenda builds on the New Public Health
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
