Back-to-school budgeting: South African parents share smart strategies to tackle rising costs

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Explore how South African parents are navigating the financial challenges of the new school year, making tough choices to ensure their children have the necessary ...

Fast and Furious: Land Cruiser 300 driver released on bail after clocking 203km/h

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A 41-year-old man was arrested for reckless driving after being clocked at 203km/h in a 120km/h zone on the N3 Toll Road. He was released on bail and is set to appear ...

Gauteng dealership ordered to refund man over R207,000 after selling defective used Mahindra SUV

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

The National Consumer Tribunal has ruled in favour of a Mpumalanga man, ordering a Gauteng dealership to refund over R207,000 for a defective Mahindra SUV.

All systems go for the 2026 academic year despite overcrowding issues

Brandon Nel and Hope Ntanzi|Published

The 2026 school year is underway. While many schools are ready, challenges like overcrowding, unplaced learners, and strained infrastructure persist.

Northwood High School achievers dominate top ten KZN matric results

Sipho Jack|Published

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government awarded the top matric achievers for the year 2025 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban on Tuesday. This ...

KwaZulu Natal achieves a 90.6% pass rate in 2025 NSC examinations

Sipho Jack|Published

The KwaZulu Natal Department of Education has recorded a 90.6% pass rate for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, an increase from 89.5% in 2024. ...

Coalition politics are a double-edged sword for business in KwaZulu-Natal

Ayanda Mdluli|Published

The funding of minority parties has caused policy inconsistencies, especially when it comes to foreign affairs in South Africa. Some of our GNU partners have consistently ...

South Africa's Education Minister rejects 30% pass rate as acceptable

Sipho Jack|Updated

Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has strongly rejected the notion that a pass rate of 30% can be acceptable.

Inspiring Journey of Mboniseni Nkomonde: A Student's Triumph Against Adversity

Sipho Jack|Published

The heart of South Africa's rural landscape beats strongly in the spirit of Mboniseni Nkomonde, an A class student from Velangaye Secondary School, who has earned ...

IEB announces impressive results for Class of 2025 with a 98.31% pass rate

Sipho Jack|Published

IEB CEO Confidence Dikgole, reveals a commendable 98.31% pass rate for the Class of 2025.

South Africa's municipal elections: The rise of hung councils and coalition governance

Sipho Jack|Published

Political analysts and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) warn that the landscape following this year’s municipal elections is likely to be characterised ...

KwaZulu-Natal's commitment to responsible driving in 2026

Sipho Jack|Published

The KwaZulu-Natal department of Transportation is stepping up its efforts to promote responsible driving within the province.