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Foundation before finish line: Why education experts oppose the 50% NSC pass mark
THE highly contentious proposal by Bosa leader Mmusi Maimane to increase the National Senior Certificate (NSC) minimum pass mark from 30% to 50% has ignited a fierce debate in South African education circles.
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December 08, 2025
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How can the ANC National General Council prioritise workers’ struggles and economic recovery?
THE African National Congress (ANC), will be holding its National General Council (NGC) from the 8th to the 11th December.
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December 08, 2025
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Tunnicliffe’s maiden half-century powers Proteas Women victory
THERE were several reasons to be grateful for the Proteas’ Women's series sweep of Ireland at Boland Park yesterday.
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December 08, 2025
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Salah snub sparks Reds turmoil
ARNE
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December 08, 2025
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Macron stresses co-operation, mutual understanding in speech
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron has stressed the importance of cooperation and mutual understanding in tackling contemporary challenges during a speech he delivered at a university in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province.
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December 08, 2025
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Agribusiness confidence rebounds in 04 as strong exports, improved logistics lift sentiment
SOUTH Africa's agribusiness confidence bounced back in the final quarter of the year, rising by five points to 67 in the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI), released on Friday.
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December 08, 2025
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Winde’s administration condemned for an unreported reimbursement
THE ANC has criticised Western Cape Premier Alan Winde’s administration for what it called dismissive and evasive conduct, following the failure to disclose a R51 000 reimbursement from the Under2 Coalition.
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December 08, 2025
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Amakhosi end year in frustration after goalless draw
KAIZER
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December 08, 2025
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South African miners feel the squeeze from mining input cost pressures
AN UPWARD trend in intermediate input costs for South African miners is emerging, the Minerals Council said on Friday, even though overall input costs remain historically subdued.
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December 08, 2025
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THE BROKEN COVENANT: The impact of empowering the Auditor-General on state governance
I DELIVERED a keynote address to the 5th SAIGA conference held at the Emperors Palace and asked the question, “Whither governance when Moses has broken the tablets at the foothills of Mount Sinai?”.
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December 08, 2025
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Ruling on tariff application process ursups Treasury powers, says Nersa
THE National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has raised concerns that last week’s court judgment in its legal dispute with AfriForum over municipal electricity tariff timelines encroaches on the powers of the Minister of Finance as set out in the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
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December 08, 2025
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Opposition to South Africa’s Business Licensing Bill
SMALL businesses across South Africa could face a bureaucratic nightmare if the draft Business Licensing Bill is passed, according to the Democratic Alliance.
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December 08, 2025
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How a subtle modern reference propels viewer out of 1980s
ANYONE who's watched Stranger Things over the past decade (yes, it’s really been that long to get five seasons of the hit Netflix show) knows one of the main draws is its ’80s nostalgia appeal.
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December 08, 2025
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Experience the magic of Christmas at Time Square in Pretoria
VISITORS to Time Square at Menlyn Main in Pretoria East can once again step into the magic of Christmas, with the annual Christmas lights which were switched on last week Friday.
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December 08, 2025
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Vaal University: Uncovering degree-selling syndicate
FOLLOWING explosive claims of a “degree-selling syndicate” and accusations that the university disregarded a warning from a whistleblower dating back to August 2024, Vaal University of Technology (VUT) has taken steps to correct the record.
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December 08, 2025
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Motive unknown as terrified Saulsville residents refuse to speak after massacre
THE motive behind the mass shooting at the Saulsville hostel in western Pretoria remains unclear, and fearful residents say they are too scared to speak out worried that doing so could put their lives at risk.
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December 08, 2025
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PIC launches investigation into alleged misreporting of Mpati reforms
PIC probes whether governance recommendations were falsely reported as implemented
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December 08, 2025
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SIU freezes R8.4m in properties linked to Northern Cape PPE fraud
THE Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has frozen three high-value properties worth approximately R8.4 million, linked to the alleged looting of nearly R27m from the Northern Cape Department of Health during a PPE procurement scandal in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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December 08, 2025
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R275m boost for Gauteng hospitals amid critical linen shortage exposé
POSED RISK TO PATIENTS
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December 08, 2025
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Simphiwe Dana questions the future of Freshlyground with new lead singer
FRESHLYGROUND has returned with a new single and a Cape Town singer, Mbali Makhoba, who is stepping into the lead singer role.
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December 08, 2025
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Hong Kong elections: Voter turnout affected by deadly fire
HONG Kong began voting yesterday to choose new lawmakers under Beijing’s “patriots only” rules, though government efforts to drive turnout have been overshadowed by the city’s deadliest fire in decades.
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December 08, 2025
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Coach backs MLS move as Bucs celebrate rise
ABDESLAM OUADDOU, the coach of Orlando Pirates, was celebrating Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s growth instead of lamenting the loss of an influential player in his squad.
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December 08, 2025
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Health Ombud reveals serious breaches at South African hospitals
THE Health Ombud has exposed serious clinical and ethical breaches in two separate investigations.
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December 08, 2025
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Lando ‘No-wins’ secures biggest victory of them all
LANDO Norris claimed his maiden drivers’ championship yesterday to complete McLaren's first title double since 1998 with a perfectly judged drive to finish third behind Red Bull's winner Max Verstappen and teammate Oscar Piastri.
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December 08, 2025
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Trust, modernisation triumph over geopolitical hurdles
AT A TIME of heightened geopolitical fragility and protectionist policies undermining multilateral cooperation, China has demibastrated its commitment to work with the African continent to advance shared modernisation and prosperity.
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December 08, 2025
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Can Walmart succeed in South Africa's competitive retail landscape?
AS WALMART opened its first South African store at Clearwater Mall in Johannesburg and its second in Fourways Mall it enters a retail battlefield already dominated by some of the country’s most deeply entrenched supermarket brands: Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Boxer, Woolworths, and Spar.
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December 08, 2025
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Border Management Authority stopped 505 065 people from entering the country illegally
THE Border Management Authority (BMA) has achieved a 92% in its second-quarter performance report for the 2025/26 financial year, spanning July 1 to September 30, 2025.
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December 08, 2025
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Strikes on Sudan school, hospital kill dozens
A RECENT paramilitary drone attack on the army-held town of Kalogi in Sudan's South Kordofan state hit a kindergarten and a hospital, killing dozens of civilians including children, a local official said yesterday.
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December 08, 2025
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RMB Holdings reports 28% decline in net asset value amid Atterbury acquisition talks
RMB Holdings (RMH), currently the target of an approach by the Atterbury Property Fund, said net asset value (NAV) decreased to R662 million by September 30, 2023, from R919m as at September 30, 2022.
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December 08, 2025
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Moody's flags modest growth outlook and persistent fiscal pressures in SA
MOODY’S Ratings has reaffirmed its existing view on South Africa's creditworthiness following a periodic review completed on 27 November 2025, cautioning that while economic conditions have improved, deep structural constraints continue to weigh on the country’s long-term prospects.
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