Calls for the Limpopo province to be declared a national disaster

The African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association (AUBBTA) is calling on the government to declare a national disaster in Limpopo Province due to severe flooding and infrastructure damage. Heavy rainfall has left communities stranded, roads blocked and food transportation disrupted, particularly in …

ActionSA to Challenge 'Top Secret' Status of Phala Phala IPID Report

ActionSA is preparing legal papers to challenge the classification of the IPID report into the Phala Phala investigation as "Top Secret". The party argues the decision is an attempt to keep the report from the public and is challenging the constitutionality of the Minimum Information Security Stand…

Another group of undocumented minors intercepted at Beitbridge

Border Management Authority officers at Beitbridge Port of Entry have intercepted another group of undocumented minor children. Authorities detained 33 children, aged between 4 and 15 years, all travelling without proper documentation from South Africa to Zimbabwe. Two Zimbabwean men have been arre…

Excitement and Nerves as Schools Open for the 2026 Academic Year

As the school bells prepare to ring today, marking the official start of the 2026 academic year, families across the country are feeling that familiar mix of excitement and bittersweet nerves. This as their little ones are trading in playtime for pencils and books today as they embark on their Grad…

Matric Results Out: #MatricUngazibulali Urges Learners Not to Lose Hope

Matric results are out and it's a time of mixed emotions for many learners. The #MatricUngazibulali campaign is calling on learners, families and communities to stand together against exam-related suicide and despair. The campaign, launched in 2019 by Dr. Sanele Gamede, reminds matriculants that th…

Some schools in Limpopo to remain closed today

Flooding in Limpopo's Vhembe and Mopani districts has forced some schools to remain closed today. Heavy rains have caused disruptions and the Department of Education is assessing the damage. Parents and teachers have been advised to stay away from affected schools until further notice. For the late…

Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi has called for a halt to Elon Musk’s Starlink project calling it a security risk

Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi is calling for a halt to Elon Musk's Starlink project in South Africa. Zibi cites national security concerns and Musk's alleged spread of misinformation about the country as reasons for his opposition. Zibi questions Musk's intentions, pointing to his public stance a…

The KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department MEC Siboniso Duma says his department will make sure that the vehicles transporting the children are up to standard

 The KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department has launched an inspection of scholar transport services, with 63 fleets failing initial checks. The inspection focuses on driver permits, vehicle condition, and safety features. Transport MEC Siboniso Duma says the inspection aims to ensure pupil safety of a…

The DA has slammed the Gauteng government decision to slash school budget by 64%

The Gauteng government's decision to slash school budgets by 64% has been slammed by the DA, who say it's a "financial burden" on already-stressed parents. The cuts affect quintile five schools, which are fee-paying institutions and come at a time when many families are struggling to make ends meet…

BOSA leader Dr. Mmusi Maimane raises concerns over the quality of matric certificate produced in the country

The Matric class of 2025 has achieved an 88% national pass rate, beating last year's 87.3%. However, BOSA leader Dr. Mmusi Maimane says the real pass rate is 54.7% - masking deeper problems. Maimane is calling for a 50% pass mark, arguing the current 30% standard sets learners up for failure. Dr. M…