In Conversation with Department of Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube 

The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has provided a detailed and candid assessment of the state of education in South Africa, engaging with issues ranging from matric results and examination integrity to systemic inequality, policy reform, and the future direction of the schooling syste…

IEB Confirms Release of Matric Results for Independent Schools 

The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) matric results for the Class of 2025 are out . This release is officially confirmed by Umalusi, the statutory body responsible for quality assurance of all South African matric examinations, ensuring that the exams meet national standards and maintain credib…

Universities announce a revised timeline for admission decisions 

Public universities across South Africa have announced a significant change to the admissions timeline for first-time entering students, with application outcomes now only expected after the official release of the 2025 National Senior Certificate results next week.  Universities South Africa, or U…

2026 local elections - South Africa braces for a surge in hung councils

Political analysts and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) are warning that the 2026 municipal elections are likely to produce a significant increase in hung councils, where no single political party secures an outright majority. This trend raises concerns about governance, stabi…

Airport Chaos in South Africa Shows No Sign of Ending, Experts Warn

South Africa’s aviation system, particularly its airports and air traffic management, has been under severe strain for more than a year, with experts warning that the situation could worsen unless deep structural and leadership reforms are implemented. Flights across the country have faced ongoing …

US Withdraws from UN and International Bodies

The policy titled “Withdrawing the United States from and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations” represents a major shift in United States foreign policy under President Donald Trump, aimed at reducing U.S. part…

KZN Coalition in Crisis After NFP Withdrawal

The possible exit of the National Freedom Party (NFP) from the KwaZulu-Natal Government of Provincial Unity has placed the province on a path that could ultimately lead to early provincial elections, mainly because of the extremely fragile balance of power in the legislature. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in…

Information Regulator and Education Department Clash Over Newspaper Publication of Matric Results

For many decades, the Department of Basic Education in South Africa has followed a longstanding practice of releasing National Senior Certificate (matric) results in newspapers and other accessible media platforms at the beginning of each year. This practice involves publishing only unique examinat…

ANC Celebrates 114th Anniversary in North West Amid Focus on Renewal

The African National Congress (ANC) is celebrating its 114th anniversary today in the North West, marking over a century since its founding in 1912. The celebrations are taking place in Rustenburg and at Moruleng Stadium, with events including cake-cutting ceremonies, rallies, door-to-door campaign…

Why South Africa Would Struggle to Defend Itself Against an External Attack

 South Africa faces no immediate or credible threat of an external military attack, but its ability to respond to such a threat has been severely weakened by decades of underfunding, declining readiness and the erosion of key defence capabilities. Most defence analysts agree that while an invasion …