Gauteng’s Chiloane has officially opened online application system for Grades 1 and 8

Gauteng’s Chiloane has officially opened online application system for Grades 1 and 8

The department said there were more than 40,000 parents who are already in the queue to secure placement for their children. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has officially opened the online application system for grades 1 and 8. The department said there were more than 40,000 parents who are already in the queue to secure placement for their children. Parents have until 29 August to submit their details and documents […]

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National Assembly greenlights establishment of ad hoc committee to probe Mkhwanazi claims

On Wednesday night, the National Assembly considered the report of the joint committees of police and justice and constitutional development, with political parties unanimously supporting its recommendations to look into Mkhwanazi’s claims. The National Assembly has given the go-ahead for the establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate allegations of police corruption and interference made by KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. On Wednesday night, the National Assembly considered the […]

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Man accused of murdering Mpho Mafole also accused of killing popular Kempton Park DJ

Thabani Ntshalintshali made his first court appearance on Wednesday for his alleged murder of the Ekurhuleni forensic auditor. The man accused of murdering a senior auditor in the City of Ekurhuleni is also accused of killing a popular Kempton Park DJ. Thabani Ntshalintshali made his first court appearance on Wednesday for his alleged murder of Ekurhuleni forensic auditor Mpho Mafole. It’s emerged that his other murder case, which is going […]

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Gigaba doesn’t believe drawn-out budget process damaged Treasury’s credibility

Treasury’s budget process was put to the test for the first time when parties in the Government of National Unity disagreed on fiscal policy, forcing leaders to backtrack on proposals. African National Congress (ANC) Member of Parliament (MP) and former Minister of Finance Malusi Gigaba said he doesn’t believe 2025’s drawn-out budget process has damaged National Treasury’s credibility. Treasury’s budget process was tested for the first time when parties in […]

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Joburg Roads Agency says Lilian Ngoyi Street repairs at 77% complete

The 1.8km stretch was destroyed by an underground gas explosion two years ago. Repairs to the damaged Lilian Ngoyi Street in the Johannesburg CBD are progressing well, with 77% of the work having been completed. The 1.8km stretch was destroyed by an underground gas explosion two years ago. While there’ve been delays in finishing the repairs due to disputes with contractors, the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) said the road would […]

23/07/2025 3

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First group of teens stranded in Portugal to arrive in CT

Anxious but relieved parents will eagerly await their children’s return at Cape Town International Airport, finally putting an end to their extended separation. With return tickets tightly secured, the first group of teens who were stranded in Portugal is expected to arrive in Cape Town on Wednesday afternoon. Anxious but relieved parents will eagerly await their children’s return at Cape Town International Airport, finally ending their extended separation. The BT […]

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Gambia declares mpox outbreak

Mpox remains an international health emergency, the World Health Organisation's director said last month, amid a rise in west Africa. The Gambia reported an outbreak of mpox Tuesday with detection of a single case, as several nearby countries have recorded recent increases in infections. Mpox remains an international health emergency, the World Health Organisation's director said last month, amid a rise in west Africa. "A case of mpox has been […]

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Trump announces ‘massive’ Japan trade deal including 15% tariff

Trump has vowed to hit dozens of countries with punitive tariffs if they don't strike a deal with the United States by next month. US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a "massive" trade deal with Japan, cutting a threatened 25-percent tariff to 15 percent ahead of an August 1 deadline. Trump has vowed to hit dozens of countries with punitive tariffs if they don't strike a deal with the United […]

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Joburg DA calls for Kenny Kunene’s axing after he was found at home of suspect in DJ Sumbody’s murder

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg is calling for MMC for Transport Kenny Kunene to be fired after he was found at the home of a policeman suspected to be behind the murder of DJ Sumbody. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg is calling for MMC for Transport Kenny Kunene to be fired after he was found at the home of a policeman suspected to be behind the murder of […]

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