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As the excitement and anticipation build among South African matriculants, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has confirmed that the results of the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations will be announced by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube in Pretoria on 13 January 2025. Students will have the opportunity to collect their results the following day, 14 January 2025, at centres where they completed their exams. The official release of results is a highly awaited event in the academic calendar, marking a pivotal moment for the thousands of learners who have worked tirelessly throughout their school years. With the anticipation…

South Africa’s cricketing duo, Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada, leapt into action as the Proteas prepared to assert their dominance in the ongoing Test match. The team’s strategy hinges on a swift and effective performance with the ball, aiming to wrap up the opposition’s innings before stepping back in to bat again. It’s an ambition underscoring their confidence and a resurgence in form that fans hope will translate into significant runs. As the sun bathed the pitch in a golden glow, Jansen and Rabada’s early strikes became the focal point of the day. Jansen, in particular, has emerged as a…

Ackerley Sports Group, a key player in the American sports marketing industry, has announced its intentions to pursue a fresh bid for the commercial rights associated with the iconic Springboks rugby team. This announcement signals a potential shift in South African rugby sponsorship and commercial engagement landscape, fuelling interest among fans and stakeholders alike. The Springboks, with their rich history and fervent following, represent one of the most lucrative sponsorship opportunities in South African sports. A potential Ackerley Sports Group move reflects not only the growing demand for rugby’s global appeal but also the strategic planning required to maximise commercial…

In what’s been described as a “disappointing” decision, King Charles III has dropped royal warrants for Unilever and Cadbury, meaning the consumer goods companies will no longer be recognized as suppliers to the royal family.CNN reported Monday that Charles announced the second set of warrants of his reign late last week. Warrants are awarded to companies that regularly provide their goods or services to the Royal Household. Those companies can also display the Royal Arms on their packaging.The latest list does not include Cadbury or Unilever, which owns multiple brands including Dove, Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum and Hellmann’s and Best…

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro showered his players with praise following their impressive 3-0 victory over Stade d’Abidjan in the CAF Champions League on Saturday night. The victory at Orlando Stadium not only secured three crucial points but also extended the Buccaneers’ unbeaten run in the group stages.The Spanish tactician expressed his pride in the team’s collective performance, highlighting their dominance from start to finish. “From beginning to end a really good performance from the boys, excellent attitude, excellent rhythm, excellent intentions, well executed our plan,” Riveiro said. “Obviously we’re playing a competition where goal difference could play a…

A highly decorated Army soldier who died in an explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck at the Trump hotel in Las Vegas left a note saying it was a stunt to serve as a “wakeup call” for the country’s ills, investigators said Friday. Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old Green Beret from Colorado Springs, Colorado, also wrote in the note that he needed to “cleanse my mind” of the lives lost of people he knew and “the burden of the lives I took.” Livelsberger apparently harbored no ill will toward President-elect Donald Trump, Clark County sheriff’s officials said. “Although this incident is more…

Six Rugby Championship players have gained recognition in the 2024 L’Equipe team of the year. Voted by fans of the French daily sports newspaper, the XV also has three Irish players along with a six-strong France representation headed up by Antoine Dupont – who received a whopping 5,034 of the 5,232 votes (96.22 per cent) for best scrum-half. South Africa, the reigning back-to-back Rugby World Cup winners, finished the year as World Rugby’s No1 ranked side following a Rugby Championship title-winning season and their exploits were recognised by the inclusion of Cheslin Kolbe, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Eben Etzebeth in the L’Equipe XV. The three All Blacks voted in…

The Gauteng Health Department has revealed that its internal investigation has cleared the Westbury Clinic in Johannesburg of any wrongdoing in the case of an expectant mother’s death. The inquiry into the death of 32-year-old Miriam Singh concluded that her pre-existing medical condition was the main factor contributing to her demise. Singh died less than an hour after being admitted to the clinic on Sunday. On Tuesday, local residents assembled outside the clinic to seek answers about the situation. Department spokesperson Motaletale Modiba remarked, “The internal report found that the healthcare personnel followed the necessary protocols during the incident. The…

The South African rand bounced back strongly, and the Top-40 index edged up by 1% as global markets, including Asian exchanges, grappled with US interest rate hurdles at the onset of 2025. The resurgence of the South African rand hints at shifting market sentiments after a tumultuous end to 2024. Domestic confidence rose with the Top-40 index’s 1% gain, despite broader global uncertainties. Asian markets found their stride, shaking off a slow start, as they adjusted to prolonged high US interest rates. Meanwhile, the US dollar’s strength kept investors on edge, driven by mixed signals from strong labor data and…

After two decades of grappling with unsafe drinking water, residents of Hammanskraal in Tshwane are on the cusp of a significant breakthrough. The city is nearing the conclusion of tests to determine the safety of the water flowing from their taps, raising hopes for a future where clean drinking water is a reality. In a proactive move, the City of Tshwane has constructed a portable wastewater treatment plant designed specifically to address the needs of this community. However, the commissioning of this facility has faced several challenges that have delayed its operation. Meanwhile, city authorities are taking interim measures to…