397 schools in South Africa hit with prolonged or total electricity outages
There are 397 schools in South Africa that have faced either prolonged or total electricity outages, with the vast majority in the Eastern Cape province.
The figures were revealed by Minister of Basic Education Siviwe...
7 matric exam papers leaked to handful of learners
The Department of Basic Education has revealed that seven 2025 National Senior Certificate exam papers and marking guides were leaked to matrics by one of its employees before they were written.
Speaking in an urgent media briefing on...
2025 matric exam leak detected during marking
The Department of Basic Education has revealed that an examination breach was detected during the marking process for the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams.
"The breach was detected through the department's internal monitoring and oversight...
Parliament uninsured — rebuild could cost taxpayers R1 billion
The bill to repair and reconstruct South Africa's houses of parliament could cost taxpayers R1 billion as the building complex is uninsured, according to a Sunday Times report.
A fire started in the building complex, located in...