Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga
Defence in Crisis: EFF Warns Ministers’ Absenteeism Threatens South Africa’s Security
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has raised the alarm over what it calls a “deliberate…
Defence vs Diplomacy: SANDF Chief’s Comments Expose Cracks in South Africa’s Foreign Policy
Parliament has been thrown into a storm after South Africa’s top soldier, General Rudzani Maphwanya,…
South Africa Begins Withdrawing Troops from DR Congo Amid Delays and Logistic Hurdles
Bloemfontein — South Africa has commenced the process of withdrawing its troops from the Democratic…
Malema Urges Ramaphosa to Withdraw South African Soldiers from the DRC
The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has become the latest South…
South Africa’s Remarkable Matric Pass Rate Hailed
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga believes South Africa has done well in improving basic education outcomes over the past 30 years, especially given the recorded improvements following the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions. The country scored an unprecedented pass rate of 82.9 per cent in the 2023 matric examinations. Motshekga announced the results of the 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination on Thursday evening, January 18, 2024. The 2023 NSC examinations involved nearly 900,000 candidates and featured a high degree of…
Limpopo Claims Spot As Most Improved Province In 2023 Matric Results
Congratulations have been pouring in after Limpopo’s outstanding matric pass rate – 79.5%, a 7.4% improvement from 2022 – which earned the province the title of the most improved in the country. On Friday, the province announced its matric results in Polokwane at a ceremony attended by dignitaries, including Zion Christian Church (Z.C.C) leader, His Grace the Right Reverend, Bishop Dr Barnabas Lekganyane. On Thursday, Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga congratulated the province during the announcement of the 2023…
Limpopo Education Department Among Worst Violators Of Learners’ Rights – Report
The Limpopo Department of Education is among the worst violators of children’s rights, with pit latrines and broken toilets still in use. According to Amnesty International South Africa campaigner Sibusiso Khasa, the entire country depicts a bleak picture for children enrolled at public schools, with Limpopo among the highest violators of children’s rights. Khasa expressed concern about the reopening of schools on July 18, where children will be expected to use pit toilets again. “One of the key infrastructure issues…