Randburg: Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has commended the 2024 matric top achievers for their resilience and determination. Gwarube, together with mobile network provider MTN, hosted a Ministerial Breakfast in honor of 39 matric top achievers on Monday. The event, held in Randburg, Johannesburg, comes ahead of the official announcement

Johannesburg: The Matric Class of 2024 has achieved an overall pass rate of 87.3%, marking it as the highest matric pass rate in South Africa’s history. “I am proud to announce that in 2024, 615,429 learners passed the National Senior Certificate (NSC) – more than any other time in our

Johannesburg: While South Africa has made good progress in expanding education access, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says government must now focus on improving the quality of the education that learners receive. ‘Learners must leave our schools with an education and a qualification that allows them to pursue higher education

Cape Town: President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s tourism sector, largely underpinned by its natural endowments, has great potential to drive inclusive growth. According to South African Government News Agency, President Ramaphosa highlighted in his newsletter to the nation the significance of South Africa’s natural beauty as a major draw

Cape Town: The Fresh Produce Market Inquiry has released its final report, which identifies features within the fresh produce value chain that impede, restrict and distort competition. The inquiry, initiated by the Competition Commission, follows rigorous analysis and extensive stakeholder engagement aimed at assessing competition within South Africa’s fresh produce

Rustenburg: Despite coming from a financially poor background, without parental support, matric learner Thobeka Langa has proven that determination and hard work can change your outcomes. Aged 17, Thobeka from Rustenburg, North West, was among the country’s 2024 matric top achievers, who were honoured by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube