This comes after a 2021 study showed that only 19% of grade four pupils could read for meaning in any language
Misuzulu, Buthelezi tensions could bite Inkatha Freedom Party at polls
The appointments are to go ahead despite a revolt by Mangosuthu Buthelezi and axed board chairperson Jerome Ngwenya
Jonathan Ball Publishers was not aware of a funding agreement between the ActionSA president and the writer of the ‘unauthorised biography’, Prince Mashele
Stand a chance to win tickets to the event which allows visitors to meet artists, interact with the works and enjoy exhibitions, walkabouts and performances
Ngonyama filed court papers claiming a panel chaired by retired justice Lex Mpati had no power to investigate her for misleading the council
The home affairs minister said Magudumana and Thabo Bester were legally extradited from Tanzania to South Africa
It’s time for the local design industry to take back its agency and reclaim its narratives, rather than letting others interpret them
The Ora and Tank 300 electric and hybrid SUVs will be making their way to SA soon
Turning his political vulnerabilities into punchlines and cheers at the event, he showed the daunting challenge his Republican rivals face
Former board members wanting to be reinstated for a second time are challenging the water and sanitation minister
In a ruling, the Pretoria high court said there were reasons to believe that the MEC had an ulterior motive when she dissolved the board
The currency, which is usually a bellwether for other emerging markets, has diverged from global trends – thanks in large part to
the energy crisis
Mpho Makwana has accused the former chief executive of breaching confidentiality clauses in his contract of employment
They argue that the justice minister has misunderstood the challenge to the defence of mistaken belief in consent and the constitutional implications of criminalising negligence
In the utility’s worst-case scenario, the country could experience stage eight load-shedding during the icy winter months
This can be done by 2040 if there are changes in the market, a United Nations report has found
The largest negative contributors to the decrease were retailers in food, beverages, tobacco and general dealers
The controversial 10-year translocation endeavour will drain African cheetah populations and scarce conservation resources, say wildlife experts
Media lawyer says the state’s next witness, who objected to the live broadcast of her testimony, commented on the trial at the Pretoria high court on social media
In a five-year review of take-home pay, BankservAfrica found that the average salary has not kept pace with inflation
Louis Tshakoane and his son, held over fraud after four years as fugitives, were allegedly harboured by the self-proclaimed prophet in Malawi and South Africa
The convicted rapist and murderer made a virtual appearance in court before the matter was postponed to 20 June
Regarding Russia and Ukraine, the ICC has never received state referrals from 39 state parties to look into a situation in another country
After a seven-year absence the company is staging the highly acclaimed ballet with principal dancer Shannon Glover as lead
A business coalition in South Africa’s energy heartland proposes a private takeover of Eskom’s assets to keep the lights on. But not everyone agrees with privatising energy production
The governing party will deploy more of its top leaders to assist in both provinces
In early 2021, the country agreed to be a guinea pig for a new approach to tackle sovereign debt
Financing water is generally a low priority in most African countries, amounting to about $10-$19 billion/year
Dr Nomthandazo Manqele conducted a study on the role of vultures in traditional medicine and finds that healers share a desire to conserve the endangered, yet revered, species
A peek at some of the films to watch out for at this year’s festival
Researchers have found a way to slash life-threatening bleeding after birth, says a study presented at the International Maternal Newborn Health Conference