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The Independent Examination Board (IEB) has announced a 98.31% overall pass rate for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. All candidates who passed the IEB NSC achieved a qualification that allows access to post-school education: 89.12% qualified for degree study, slightly down from 89.37% in 2024; 7.83% achieved diploma-level entry, up from 7.56% the …
Johannesburg, Gauteng – Eksekuteurs vir Boedels en Testamente beklemtoon die kritieke belang van ‘n deurdagte testament wat beide voogde benoem én ‘n professionele eksekuteur aanstel. Die maatskappy bied ‘n geïntegreerde benadering tot boedelbeplanning wat reeds begin met testament opstel en eksekuteur aanstelling, nie eers na ‘n oorlede nie. Duidelike Beplanning vir Ouers se Gemoedsrus Baie …
As the Matric Class of 2025 celebrates a historic national pass rate of 88% – the highest in the country’s history – the spotlight has fallen on learners whose individual journeys reflect resilience, discipline and unwavering faith. From the Western Cape to Limpopo and Mpumalanga, South Africa’s top achievers have shown that excellence is not …
Cape Town, South Africa – A comprehensive analysis of commercial roof maintenance costs reveals that facility managers can achieve significant lifecycle savings by transitioning from reactive repair approaches to proactive waterproofing strategies, according to waterproofing specialists Sealtek Cape. Traditional reactive maintenance—responding to leaks as they occur—creates an expensive cycle of emergency callouts, operational disruptions, and …
South Africa is reviewing the main reference rate commercial banks use to price trillions of rands of loans to clients. The South African Reserve Bank is working on the prime lending rate, it said by email. The measure has been fixed at 350 basis points above the country’s monetary policy rate since 2001. There are …
Pretoria, South Africa – TRX Electronics has published comprehensive technical resources addressing critical component selection challenges faced by industrial control system engineers. The resources cover power semiconductor performance in extreme environments, energy efficiency in power supplies, and field-programmable logic capabilities for industrial deployments. Power Semiconductors for Harsh Industrial Environments Industrial facilities operating steel mills, mining …
Luke Fraser ·12 Jan 2026 South Africans look increasingly set to benefit from lower interest rates in 2026, with developments in the USA encouraging further cuts by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). South Africa has seen the repo rate drop to 6.75% over the last 15 months, with the SARB cutting interest rates from …
Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga can brace for incoming verbal and written broadsides relating to the BRICS Plus naval exercise from at least one public representative post the Presidential State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 12 February. Will for Peace is currently (9 to 16 January) underway in and off Simon’s Town, …
South Africa’s top matriculants should be celebrated not just for their results, but for the determined pursuit of excellence that drove them to the top of the 2025 Matric class. This according to Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, who addressed the Ministerial Breakfast celebrating the National Senior Certificate (NSC) Class of 2025 top achievers. …
Insurers and other parties should assume that any arbitration evidence relevant to the same dispute may be discoverable in South Africa, the High Court has confirmed. In a December 2025 judgment arising from the loss of the MV “Smart” at the Port of Richards Bay, the KwaZulu-Natal High Court ordered the owners and insurers of …
School uniforms place a heavy financial burden on parents, who must dig deep into their pockets for school fees, stationery, and other essentials. As the clock counts down to the start of the 2026 academic year, the African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called for a transformative shift in the school uniform provision model. The party …
Malcolm Libera ·12 Jan 2026 Veteran investor David Shapiro believes South Africa has lost the kind of business titans who once helped shape the country’s economy, and argues that today’s corporate leaders are far more focused on survival than aggressive growth. David Shapiro is a renowned stockbroker with over 50 years of experience on the …
Iran has withdrawn from the joint naval exercise about to start in False Bay. The Iranian Navy sent three warships to False Bay last week, but it is understood that they will not participate in the naval drills. Sources have confirmed that a decision has been made for the Iranian ships not to join the …
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Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola is facing sharp criticism from the Democratic Alliance for defending South Africa’s decision to host a joint naval exercise involving sanctioned countries. The criticism focuses on the docking of Iranian and Russian vessels—both under international… Sustainable Practices: Efforts to promote sustainable practices include recycling initiatives, community gardens, …
Online School, Brainline, says the increase in the matric results of the Class of 2025 speak volumes of the learners’ mature and disciplined approach to the use of online resources provided to them. Brainline CEO, Coleen Cronje, says this has directly resulted in the class of 2025 achieving the highest pass rate to date: a …
Kenya processed $3.3 billion in stablecoin transactions in the past year, driven by costs that are 85% cheaper than traditional […]
Chery South Africa has confirmed the renewal of its sponsorship of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series after four successful years, extending the agreement for an impressive three-year period beginning in 2026. This renewed partnership also marks the fourth anniversary of Chery’s relaunch in South Africa, underscoring a shared commitment to excellence and a vision …
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Dunlop Tyres South Africa has partnered with its Original Equipment partner, Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf), to launch a local supplier development initiative that brings world-class tyre expertise directly onto the production line at IMSAf’s Struandale plant in Gqeberha. The collaboration is designed to drive social enterprise development, strengthen localisation, and create opportunities for local …
While the nation typically spends about R414-million a day on alcohol, that figure almost triples during the week between Christmas and New Year, according to consumer insights firm Eighty20. However, the 2025 season showed that the South African palate is not a monolith. Between non-alcoholic drinking options and the increased popularity of tinned wine, the …
Cape Town, South Africa – 12th January 2026: In honor of Thyroid Awareness Month, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, is shining a spotlight on empowering Africans to have a greater awareness of thyroid disorders, conditions that often go undiagnosed despite their widespread prevalence. Thyroid diseases, particularly hypothyroidism (an underactive …
The Africa Cup of Nations has reached the semifinal stage and a tournament devoid of shocks now offers up two mouthwatering ties with hosts Morocco looking to see off the challenges of their fellow continental heavyweights. Mohamed Salah’s Egypt, Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria and Sadio Mane’s Senegal all remain in contention to win the trophy in …
BYD has created a new sub-brand, called Linghui, that will house some re-badged models popular with fleet operations and ride-hailing services. A version of the popular electric Qin PLUS will be re-badged as the Linghui e5, a derivative of the Xia DM-i multi-purpose van will be known as the M9, while a variant of the flagship Han …