Matric exams: Lesufi says life sciences paper may have been leaked

Tebogo Monama|Published

Speaking at a media briefing, the MEC said the that the Education Department was investigating whether the life sciences exam paper was leaked.

Teachers unions unhappy that Covid-19 pupils allowed to write matric exams

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Teacher unions say while allowing Covid-19 positive pupils may work for pupils, it could spell a death sentence for teachers, especially those with comorbidities. ...

Ombud's scathing report puts new UCT council to test

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In her latest report, UCT Ombud Zetu Makamandela-Mguqulwa was scathing about the institution and vice-chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng.

Netcare hospitals nearing capacity as Covid-19 cases rise in Gauteng and EC

Tebogo Monama|Published

With the number of new Covid-19 cases at more than 10000 a day, the Netcare Hospital Group was warned that capacity to take in new patients is tight.

Professor Zeblon Vilakazi new Wits vice chancellor

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Nuclear physicist Professor Zeblon Vilakazi has been appointed as the new Wits University vice- chancellor.

Equal Education and Limpopo schools haul Basic Education to court over feeding schemes

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The department is being compelled to ensure that all qualifying learners receive a daily meal whether or not they have resumed classes at their respective schools. ...

No windows, no electricity, this Vaal high school is not ready to reopen next week

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The Tharabollo Secondary School in the Vaal is one of more than 300 in Gauteng that have been broken into since the lockdown started in March. Thugs broke into the ...

Gauteng Health chief financial officer quits as Covid-19 crisis rages

Tebogo Monama|Published

Gauteng health chief financial officer Kabelo Lehloenya has resigned with immediate effect while the department is battling the Covid-19 pandemic.

Commission for Gender Equality accused of stalling Gugu Ncube sexual harassment case

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The woman who protested naked outside the Union Buildings over alleged sexual harassment is accusing the Commission for Gender Equality of dragging their feet over ...

Outbreak of deadly African swine fever has pigs social distancing too

Tebogo Monama|Published

It turns out humans are not the only ones required to maintain social distancing. The animal world is also suffering from a contagious disease that now requires ...

How Alex residents are ensuring they stop spread of Covid-19

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A team known as the 'Operation Stay Home Alex' walks the streets daily, encouraging people to stay home, how to properly wash their hands and educating them about ...

Covid-19 lockdown: School’s not out - it just went online

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Children put on their uniforms and get down to classes in the comfort of home

Suspected rapist and murderer called magistrate to testify in his defense, she obliged

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Thabo Happy Mosia asked magistrate Maggie van der Merwe give testimony that he was assaulted by the police while in custody and she did.

Cash heist kingpin and murder accused wants magistrate to testify in his defence

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In a rare move, murder and rape accused Happy Thabo Mosia wants to call a magistrate from the Lenasia court, where he first appeared, to testify in his defence. ...

Mcebo Dlamini wishes Adam Habib was not leaving Wits now

Tebogo Monama|Published

After giving Habib a headache while SRC president at Wits, Mcebo Dlamini said it was the wrong time for the academic to leave his position.

A church that encourages mixed-race marriages for world peace

Tebogo Monama|Published

The Unification Church was started by Reverend Sun Myung Moon and his wife Dr Ha Ja Kan Moon in the 1950s.

How many more babies must die? DA asks amid Tembisa hospital tragedy

Tebogo Monama|Published

Overcrowding has been blamed for the deaths of 10 babies following an outbreak of a bacterial infection at Tembisa Hospital.

Reports of maths pass requirement was 'fake news'

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Public urged to do their own research and read government policy instead of taking news at face value

Hunting for bargains: Hundreds turn up for Bosasa 'auction of the decade'

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#BosasaAuction: Cars were selling fast at the Bosasa auction of the decade in Krugersdorp, with Gavin Watson's blue 2016 BMW X5 selling for R590 000.

Here are the schools Gauteng parents are avoiding

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While Gauteng parents rushed to get their children in coveted schools, they steered clear of certain ones.

Security guards left high and dry as Prasa terminates 'irregular' contracts

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Thousands of security guards have been left unemployed after Passenger Rail Agency SA (Prasa) terminated contracts with their companies across the country.

Cleaning company ends contract with Curro amid ‘three little monkeys’ storm

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Two cleaners employed by Afriboom claimed a teacher at the school called them ?three little monkeys?.

Poisoned popcorn blamed for death of two Mpumalanga schoolgirls

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Two schoolchildren died and 10 are in hospital fighting for their lives after allegedly eating contaminated popcorn.

Attempted suicides at varsities show many students battle with depression

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SA Depression and Anxiety Group says one in four university students are likely to be diagnosed with depression.

South Africans said to be highly indebted and not saving enough

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July is Savings Month and South Africans are encouraged to start a savings fund.