Operations at the Rustenburg Local Municipality offices were brought to a halt earlier today after smoke was detected in two of the floors at the building. Authorities say no injuries or casualties were reported during the incident. “Upon detection, emergency protocols were immediately activated. The Municipal Fire and Rescue Services, together with relevant internal departments, responded promptly to the scene. As a precautionary measure, employees were required to evacuated to ensure the safety of employees and members of the public,”…

Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela has raised concerns that too few learners are taking pure mathematics in high school, a trend he says limits career opportunities and undermines South Africa’s skills base. Briefing the media in Pretoria, Manamela said growing enrolment in mathematical literacy instead of pure maths, together with low pass rates in mathematics, science and accounting, poses a serious challenge for the post-school education system. He warned that poor subject choices exclude learners from high-demand fields such as…

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has successfully retained Ward 57 in Lyttleton, Centurion, fending off a strong challenge from the Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) in an area long regarded as a DA stronghold. The by-election was triggered by the death of DA councillor David Farquharson in October last year after a period of illness. The contest was marked by intense campaigning, with tensions escalating between the DA and the FF Plus, traditionally regarded as political allies. Earlier this week, the…