Nearly 5,000 Gauteng learners are still awaiting placement for the 2026 school year, with 1,381 Grade 1 and 3,477 Grade 8 learners yet to be placed. The Western Cape Education Department faces ongoing school re-opening pressure and SADTU in KwaZulu Natal reports concerns from school principals about readiness for reopening. Elvis Presslin spoke to SADTU spokesperson, Nomusa Cembi...

Nearly 5,000 Gauteng learners are still awaiting placement for the 2026 school year, with 1,381 Grade 1 and 3,477 Grade 8 learners yet to be placed. The Western Cape Education Department faces ongoing school re-opening pressure and SADTU in KwaZulu Natal reports concerns from school principals about readiness for reopening. Elvis Presslin spoke to SADTU spokesperson, Nomusa Cembi...

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Thousands of Gauteng Learners Still Await Placement

Gauteng Traffic Police, along with other law enforcement agencies, are ramping up road safety operations as holidaymakers head back to Gauteng. Motorist can Expect increased patrols, roadblocks and high-visibility operations on major routes, including the N3 from KwaZulu-Natal, N1 from Limpopo, N4 from Emalahleni, N12 from Potchefstroom and N1 from Bloemfontein. Officers are cracking down on reckless driving, drunk driving and speeding. Elvis Presslin spoke to Gauteng Traffic Police Spokesperson, Sello Maremane...

Gauteng Traffic Police, along with other law enforcement agencies, are ramping up road safety operations as holidaymakers head back to Gauteng. Motorist can Expect increased patrols, roadblocks and high-visibility operations on major routes, including the N3 from KwaZulu-Natal, N1 from Limpopo, N4 from Emalahleni, N12 from Potchefstroom and N1 from Bloemfontein. Officers are cracking down on reckless driving, drunk driving and speeding. Elvis Presslin spoke to Gauteng Traffic Police Spokesperson, Sello Maremane...

 Gauteng Police Intensify Holiday Return Roadblocks

Operation Dudula is pushing ahead with its 'Put South Africans First' campaign, focusing on public school admissions. The group claims South African pupils are being excluded due to capacity issues and says it'll support affected parents. This follows previous criticism from Parliament over the group's stance on foreign nationals accessing public schools. The Gauteng Education Department says immigration status isn't a factor in placements, with over 97% of placed learners being South African nationals. Authorities warn against disrupting schools as the new term begins this week. Elvis Presslin spoke to Operation Dudula President, Zandile Dabula...

Operation Dudula is pushing ahead with its 'Put South Africans First' campaign, focusing on public school admissions. The group claims South African pupils are being excluded due to capacity issues and says it'll support affected parents. This follows previous criticism from Parliament over the group's stance on foreign nationals accessing public schools. The Gauteng Education Department says immigration status isn't a factor in placements, with over 97% of placed learners being South African nationals. Authorities warn against disrupting schools as the new term begins this week. Elvis Presslin spoke to Operation Dudula President, Zandile Dabula...

Operation Dudula Pushes South Africans First Schools Campaign 

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is set to announce the top achievers and provinces today, with individual results be released on Tuesday. The results will be published in accredited newspapers, displaying exam numbers and marks only, ensuring learner privacy. Minister Gwarube has encouraged the Class of 2025 learners to be proud of their hard work and determination. The announcement comes after a significant examination cycle, with over 900,000 learners writing the National Senior Certificate exams. Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Mbulu Madiba, Dean of Education at the Stellenbosch University...

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is set to announce the top achievers and provinces today, with individual results be released on Tuesday. The results will be published in accredited newspapers, displaying exam numbers and marks only, ensuring learner privacy. Minister Gwarube has encouraged the Class of 2025 learners to be proud of their hard work and determination. The announcement comes after a significant examination cycle, with over 900,000 learners writing the National Senior Certificate exams. Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Mbulu Madiba, Dean of Education at the Stellenbosch University...

Thousands of Gauteng Learners Still Await Placement

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