DBE to release matric results in newspapers after advice

Okuhle Hlati|Published

“The IR found that no legal justification existed for the DBE to continue with the publication of the results in the newspapers. ”

Rise in femicide cases where suspects not identified

Okuhle Hlati|Published

An urgent call has been made to urgently finalise the National Integrated Strategy on the Prevention of Femicide in South Africa.

Road Safety Strategy reviewed as deaths rise

Okuhle Hlati|Published

A total of 11 883 people were killed on the roads in 2023, compared to 12 436 people who died in 2022.

Newspaper ban for 2024 matric results

Okuhle Hlati|Published

The IR has directed that the department should not publish the results of the 2025 matriculants if the Enforcement Notice instructions are not complied with.

Miners’ plight reaches SAHRC

Okuhle Hlati|Published

Government blamed for causing illegal mining crisis through poor policies.

SA will not run out of water by 2030, says Mahlobo

Okuhle Hlati|Updated

Water availability in the country could deteriorate rapidly as supply contracts and demand escalates due to a number of factors including population growth, urbanisation ...

Gqeberha mom arrested for hiring hitmen to kill son for R2m life insurance

Okuhle Hlati|Published

A Gqeberha mother allegedly orchestrated a plan hiring hitmen from Johannesburg to kill her troublesome drug addict son to claim millions in life insurance.

Shocking lack of sanitation facilities still exist in SA schools in 2024

Okuhle Hlati|Published

Only three provinces were reported to have all their schools with running water.

Matric pupil arrested inside exam venue, minister reports

Okuhle Hlati|Published

Irregularities such as cellphones and crib notes were found and confiscated from a “very small number” of learners, and an investigation is under way.

Budget cuts leave over 200 000 learners stranded

Okuhle Hlati|Published

While learners with special needs are expected to be prioritised, of the 48076 children identified to require transport, the department can only transport 44026 ...

Emotions run high as slain Seti family is laid to rest in Bityi

Okuhle Hlati|Published

A traditional ceremony was performed at the properties where the tragic incident occurred, ahead of the funeral service where hundreds of mourners including relatives ...

Teen questioned over rape of Grade 12 learners in Mqhekezweni

Okuhle Hlati|Published

The police investigation will also look into whether the teenager was involved in the murder of the 71-year-old matriarch Nogcinile Mtirara and another woman aged ...

Almost 200 cops found to be perpetrators of GBV

Okuhle Hlati|Published

There were 59 cases of non-compliance that were reported, with Free State reporting 23 cases, Western Cape 20 cases, North West 15 cases and Gauteng one case.

Outrage over Bityi Chieftainess Mtirara’s murder and rape of matrics

Okuhle Hlati|Published

The slain Mtirara was known for her efforts to protect victims, including creating a safe haven for the elderly who were repeatedly being attacked.

Elderly people sleeping outside Sassa offices as backlog escalates

Okuhle Hlati|Published

According to Sassa spokesperson Shivani Wahab, the Western Cape region has processed the highest number of disability grant applications in the country for the past ...

Suspects arrested in Eastern Cape family murder

Okuhle Hlati|Published

A suspect believed to be behind the murder of five men whose bodies were found inside a shack in New Brighton, Gqeberha was killed in an alleged shoot-out with police ...

Contingency plans for matrics affected by Gqeberha storm

Okuhle Hlati|Published

Hundreds of matrics who could not write the Computer Applications Technology (CAT) paper 1 after torrential rain battered Gqeberha and Kariega in the Eastern Cape. ...

Two men sentenced to life for raping pregnant e-hailing driver

Okuhle Hlati|Published

During the trial, the duo pleaded not guilty, claiming that the encounter had been consensual.

Increased security for Class of 2024

Okuhle Hlati|Published

The exams will be administered in 6 334 public schools and 575 independent centres.

Another mass killing rocks troubled Eastern Cape

Okuhle Hlati|Published

Two men stormed into a homestead in Ncinjana village, Bityi, near Mthatha, at about 8. 30pm on Friday, killing a couple and three children while two others were ...

Four expected in court over Lusikisiki massacre

Okuhle Hlati|Published

A total of five suspects have been apprehended to date with four expected to make their first appearance at the Lusikisiki Magistrate’s Court.

Indy lensman bags Vodacom Journalist Of the Year award

Okuhle Hlati|Published

The judges said Ndamane submitted three images that not only captured the intensity of the news events but also demonstrated the photographer's remarkable courage ...

Sea Harvest fishermen escape fire at sea

Okuhle Hlati|Published

Latest incident raises more questions about safety of the firm’s vessels.

Repeat offender arrested for Lusikisiki 18 murders

Okuhle Hlati|Published

The court heard that Myekethe was previously convicted on charges of escape and murder where he was sentenced to 25 years.

Six village patrollers killed in attack

Okuhle Hlati|Published

Another mass shooting rocks Eastern Cape as alleged stock thieves ambush CPF members.