The Gauteng Department of Education has joined the call to encourage the class of matric 2025 to make use of mental health support tools made available. It attributed this to the pressure and sometimes disappointment or anxiety teens may experience after receiving their results. The department’s call after the Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube announced the results on Monday evening at a ceremony that was held in Fairlands, Johannesburg. The department advised learners to visit its Primary Health Care facilities…

South Africa’s 2025 matric pass rate has reached a historic high of 88.4%, up from 87.3% in 2024, marking the highest National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass rate in the country’s history. The results were announced in Randburg on Monday by Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube, who praised the collective effort behind the achievement. “In 2025, more than 656,000 learners passed the National Senior Certificate. That figure reflects the dedication of teachers, learners and families in every corner of our…

Police have arrested a 24-year-old suspect following intense public outcry on social media over an alleged brutal domestic assault in Umlazi, Durban. The swift action came less than 48 hours after the 31-year-old victim, identified in reports as celebrity hairstylist Snenhlanhla Nenezane Mthembu, publicly shared graphic images of her injuries and accused authorities of failing to act on her previous reports of abuse. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, January 9, 2026, at V Section in Umlazi. According to KwaZulu-Natal…