We spoke to Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) spokesperson Steve Mabona about the opening of the 2026 Grade 1 and 8 online applications. The application window will run from July 24 to August 29, 2025. Mabona emphasized the importance of applying early and accurately to avoid delays, and assured parents that the system has been improved to handle high volumes. He also urged guardians to have all required documents ready to ensure smooth placement for their children.

We spoke to Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) spokesperson Steve Mabona about the opening of the 2026 Grade 1 and 8 online applications. The application window will run from July 24 to August 29, 2025. Mabona emphasized the importance of applying early and accurately to avoid delays, and assured parents that the system has been improved to handle high volumes. He also urged guardians to have all required documents ready to ensure smooth placement for their children.

POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

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Mncedi Ndzwanana, Speaker of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, oversees council meetings, ensures fair debate, promotes public participation, and strengthens oversight and accountability in municipal governance.

Mncedi Ndzwanana, Speaker of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, oversees council meetings, ensures fair debate, promotes public participation, and strengthens oversight and accountability in municipal governance.

Understanding the Role of Speaker of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Brazil during his State Visit to the Federative Republic of Brazil. Speaking in Brasília on Monday, following bilateral talks with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the President said the discussions focused on expanding cooperation between the two countries and advancing mutually beneficial programmes that support economic growth and development. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa&rsquo;s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Brazil during his State Visit to the Federative Republic of Brazil. Speaking in Bras&iacute;lia on Monday, following bilateral talks with President Luiz In&aacute;cio Lula da Silva, the President said the discussions focused on expanding cooperation between the two countries and advancing mutually beneficial programmes that support economic growth and development.&nbsp;

President Ramaphosa reaffirms strong SA–Brazil partnership during State Visit

Vivian Mokome, founder of Dignity Organic Sanitary Pads, is a South African entrepreneur and menstrual health advocate working to fight period poverty and promote safer, organic menstrual products for women and girls.

 

Vivian Mokome, founder of Dignity Organic Sanitary Pads, is a South African entrepreneur and menstrual health advocate working to fight period poverty and promote safer, organic menstrual products for women and girls.
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