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PHOTOS | Helderberg schools celebrate as class of 2025 shines in NSC examinations
A jovial mood engulfed high schools across the Helderberg on Tuesday, 13 January, following the official release of the matric results for the class of 2025.
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Western Cape faces twin crisis as Minister seeks disaster declaration for drought and wildfires
The Western Cape government is moving to secure a provincial disaster declaration as the province battles a devastating combination of severe drought and widespread wildfires that have pushed resources to breaking point.
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Illegal guns seized as arrests rise, Minister calls for stronger policing in 2026
Law enforcement agencies across Cape Town and the Western Cape have intensified operations against crime, resulting in a sharp rise in arrests and the seizure of numerous illegal firearms, drugs and counterfeit goods. In the past week alone, the City…
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Silikamva High School excels beyond expectations with perfect 100% matric pass rate
CAPE TOWN – Silikamva High School in Hout Bay has achieved what many thought impossible – a perfect 100% matric pass rate, marking a dramatic transformation for a school that […]
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Record matric passes intensify pressure on South Africa’s post-school system
As the Class of 2025 celebrates its matric results, South Africa is again facing a problem that has little to do with learner performance and everything to do with system […]
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WATCH | Funny old world: From Trump’s dance moves, to restroom ques and AI-generated wedding vows
From viral Trump impersonators in China to marriage mishaps involving artificial intelligence, this week’s collection of unusual news stories spans continents and cultures, offering a lighter look at global happenings. […]
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Fishing vessel fire leads to rescue of 21 crew members off Gqeberha coast
A fishing vessel caught fire off Noordhoek, Gqeberha yesterday, 12 January, resulting in the rescue of all 21 crew members by local vessels and NSRI.
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Madlanga Commission to resume public hearings as inquiry enters critical phase
The Madlanga Commission is set to resume public hearings as inquiry enters a critical phase following damning allegations.
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DA orders disciplinary inquiry for Steenhuisen and George amid internal disputes
The Democratic Alliance’s Federal Executive Committee has taken the unusual step of ordering a disciplinary inquiry into party leader John Steenhuisen and axed Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Dion George, […]










