Financial scams surge in January as South Africans face post-holiday strain

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Financial experts warn of increased scamming activities targeting cash-strapped South Africans in January.

Sicelo Clinic reopens after eight-year hiatus following 2017 protest damage

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After an eight-year healthcare access struggle following protest damage in 2017, the Sicelo community welcomes a newly state-of-the-art rebuilt clinic, which serves ...

Sandton Drive renaming to Leila Khaled halted after political pressure

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The City of Johannesburg's controversial proposal to rename Sandton Drive after Palestinian activist Leila Khaled has been suspended following intense political ...

Justice Department's Sex Offender Register publication sparks debate

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The Department of Justice's decision to make the National Register for Sex Offenders public has received mixed reactions from advocacy groups. While Bosa celebrates ...

Gauteng faces fire equipment shortfall, with only 57 trucks in good condition

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Gauteng's emergency services face a critical shortage with only 57 operational fire trucks out of 92, while requiring over 2000 additional firefighters to meet safety ...

Public should use social media for weather updates amid SA Weather cyber attack

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The South African Weather Service's ICT systems have been compromised following multiple cyber attacks, disrupting critical weather services including aviation and ...

South African woman left corporate career to pursue skincare business for melanin-rich skin

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Nonkululeko Williams launched her skincare business, Luminous Era, to tackle the misconception that people with melanin-rich skin do not need sun protection.

43% of SA children exposed to violent online content, survey reveals

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New survey reveals alarming statistics about South African children's online safety, with 43% exposed to violent content and the highest rate of age concealment ...

SA Government awards 50 bursaries to KZN’s top matric achievers

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile awards 50 government bursaries to top-performing matriculants in Kwa-Mpumuza, KwaZulu-Natal.

Anglo American ICT programme sparks solar and construction success for Limpopo businessman

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Lethaba Madima transformed his Anglo American ICT learnership experience into a thriving multi-sector business, creating jobs and opportunities in Musina, Limpopo ...

City Power cuts illegal connections, and confiscates R500k worth of cables at Princess Settlement

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City Power conducts major operation at Princess Informal Settlement, disconnecting illegal electricity supplies and recovering aluminium wiring worth R500 000 as ...

Pretoria ice swimmer takes on 52nd aQuellé Midmar Mile to raise R20 000 for childhood cancer

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South African ice swimming champion Reino von Wielligh, fresh from winning three medals at the World Championships in Italy, aims to raise R20,000 for children with ...

“Unfazed” by EFF threats, Kunene stands firm on death penalty for Stilfontein zama-zamas

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PA Deputy President Kenny Kunene remains defiant after sharing controversial social media posts calling for capital punishment for illegal miners, prompting EFF ...

EFF to report Kunene to SAHRC over “slaughter and skinning” of zama-zamas on X

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The EFF is set to report Johannesburg Transport MMC Kenny Kunene to the SA Human Rights Commission over a graphic image on X that threatened illegal miners.

NSRI and friend rescue young swimmer after being stuck at sea for an hour

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A 21-year-old swimmer's life was saved through the combined efforts of his quick-thinking friend and the National Sea Rescue Institute after being trapped in dangerous ...

Public Works Department awards 63 bursaries to SA’s top performing matrics

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In a significant move to boost infrastructure development, 63 top-achieving matric students receive full bursaries from the Department of Public Works, aimed at ...

Alberton High STEM star overcomes prelims setback with seven distinctions

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Despite facing preliminary exam challenges, Alberton High School's Saien Venketsamy secured seven distinctions in his NSC 2024 matric exams, including outstanding ...

Mother of Grade 9 pledges parental active involvement in child's education journey

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As the new academic year begins, one mother's story shows why parent-teacher collaboration could be the key to unlocking student potential.

AI-careers and content creation the ultimate future for SA school leavers

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As artificial intelligence reshapes the global job market, experts advise South African school leavers to pursue AI-driven careers, highlighting opportunities both ...

8 distinctions later, Tyger Valley College matriculant eyes engineering sector

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Tendani Mulaudzi, an 18-year-old top achiever from Tyger Valley College, secured eight distinctions in his IEB matric exams. The Dux Scholar credits his success ...

Southdowns College star student scoops 100% in Maths and nine distinctions in IEB matric

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Southdowns College's top achiever Sudu Kiash overcame pandemic challenges to secure nine distinctions and a perfect mathematics score in the 2024 IEB matric exams. ...

Covid-19 matric overcomes pandemic era with seven distinctions

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Despite starting high school during the peak of Covid-19, Crawford International's Ameerah Carrim-Ganey conquered adversity to achieve seven distinctions in her ...

Crawford Ruimsig aspiring space traveller obtains 11 distinctions

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Aedan Wayne Yates from Crawford International Ruimsig achieved 11 distinctions for the 2024 IEB matric examinations.

Trinityhouse Little Falls pupil achieves eight distinctions, set sights on medicine

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Trinityhouse Little Falls student Amy Halstead overcomes pandemic challenges to achieve eight distinctions in matric, while excelling in public speaking and preparing ...

Crawford Sandton chess master clinches 11 distinctions in IEB matric exams

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Crawford International Sandton's chess master Chisomo Boshoma achieves remarkable academic success with 11 distinctions while representing South Africa in international ...