The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) in North West has called for decisive action against learners accused of verbally and physically attacking educators at two schools in Taung. The union’s call follows incidents reported at Batlhaping Secondary School and Mankuroane Technical School, which have sparked concern over growing levels of learner indiscipline. Videos circulating on social media appear to show a Grade 9 learner verbally abusing a teacher in a classroom, while another video shows a learner allegedly assaulting…

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says its investigation into former President Jacob Zuma’s private visit to India in June found no evidence that South Africa’s High Commission facilitated meetings between Zuma and businessman Ajay Gupta. The department said the High Commission provided Zuma with routine protocol and logistical support normally extended to former South African presidents visiting the country. According to DIRCO, High Commissioner Anil Sooklal attended a religious event in Haridwar after receiving a separate invitation…

For the first time since December last year, the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has recorded no new cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the province over the past week. According to the department, the milestone marks a significant development in the province’s ongoing efforts to contain and curb the spread of the disease. “This is the first week since December 2025 that the province has recorded no new FMD cases, signalling a positive shift in the…