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SAQA warns against unregistered institutions ahead of results
THE South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) has warned matriculants and parents to be cautious of unregistered institutions that exploit desperation by offering fake qualifications and false promises of admission across the country.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Ease your Matric results anxiety with the IOL Matric portal
WE HAVE been there.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Isabel Keebine's inspiring matric journey
\"MY matric year was an interesting journey that taught me a lot of things,\" said 18-year-old Isabel Keebine, whose year was marked by perseverance, faith, and determination.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
What you need to know about 2026 university fees in SA
CHOOSING a degree and university is one of the biggest decisions that learners and their families will have to make.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Mudau’s Pirates link conundrum
MAMELODI Sundowns defender Khu-liso Mudau has been linked with what could prove to be the standout move of the current transfer window, with Orlando Pirates reportedly emerging as his potential destination - a switch that would place significant pressure on the club’s existing right-back options.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Silindile Lubisi shares journey of resilience and academic excellence
CONSISTENCY and academic excellence defined Silindile Lubisi’s matric year, with the Forte Secondary School learner maintaining the top academic position for three consecutive terms and earning distinctions in all seven subjects, an achievement that reinforced her determination to pursue a career in law.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Top matric achiever Nondumiso sets sights on accountancy career
NONDUMISO Sangweni of Lefhereng Secondary School approached her matric year with a clear goal in mind: to pursue a career in accounting.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Little hope of survivors after trash collapse
HOPES of finding survivors days after the collapse of a huge mountain of trash in the central Philippines were fading, officials said at the weekend, as rescue workers dug through tons of rubble.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Ertugral warns of title fight despite Pirates' dominance
Orlando Pirates' rapid rise under Abdeslam Ouaddou has not gone unnoticed, with veteran coach Muhsin Ertugral praising the French-Moroccan tactician's influence and backing him to develop even further with the team.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Amakhosi make contact in Dithejane signature chase amid Downs interest
KAIZER Chiefs have taken a concrete step in their pursuit of TS Galaxy forward Puso Dithejane after making direct contact with the player's camp, signalling renewed intent to bring the former Amakhosi development product back to Naturena.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Teyana Taylor shines as Hollywood’s latest superstar
TEYANA Taylor's star has never shone brighter.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Revived Lions target Perpignan as Challenge Cup and URC tests stack up
THE Lions will head to Perpignan this week with renewed belief in their European campaign, knowing that a positive result in France will see them through to the EPCR Challenge Cup playoffs while setting the tone for a demanding run of United Rugby Championship fixtures to come.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
DBE offers a free 'second chance' Matric rewrite programme
THE Department of Basic Education has urged National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates who were unsuccessful in their initial examination attempt to take advantage of the official Second Chance Programme.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
2025 matric results unaffected by DBE examination paper leak
THE breach of 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination papers originated from within the Department of Basic Education's (DBE) secure national examinations environment, but the integrity of the overall matric results remains intact, according to interim findings released last week Friday.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Sekele’s journey to academic excellence and historic leadership
STUDYING by candlelight during power cuts and writing exams day after day without time to recover, Sekele Ramatsobane from Forte Secondary School saw her matric year push her to both mental and emotional limits.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Lesufi calls for AI integration in schools
GAUTENG Premier Panyaza Lesufi has urged the government to empower both learners and teachers to use artificial intelligence (AI) as a developmental tool, expressing concern over the country’s lag in AI adoption.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Teamwork and determination shape Natasha Mathe's Matric success
NATASHA Mathe from Lufhereng Secondary School describes her matric year as the most exciting, depressing and most of all fun.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Batting with Markram and Williamson has been quite special, says in-form Marques Ackerman
MARQUES Ackerman has opened the batting in two matches for Durban's Super Giants this season, and on both occasions, he's walked out with cricketing royalty.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
How Lefhereng’s star pupil overcame matric pressure
THE 2025 matric year put Tsundukani Baloyi of Lefhereng Secondary School under tremendous pressure, requiring discipline, resilience, and perseverance and shaping a journey marked by challenge, growth, and bittersweet triumph.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
The school placement scramble parents can’t ignore
ALMOST 23 000 children in four provinces are still waiting for school places just eh before schools reopen.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
From township struggles to law dreams: Sophy’s inspiring matric journey
FOR Sophy Tshilo of Lefhereng Secondary School, the matric year was shaped not by solitary success, but by the strength found in community, with school camps and cross nights becoming pivotal moments that helped her confront academic struggles, persevere through hardship and keep her dream of studying law alive.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Sunrisers 'desperate' to book top playoff spot after close defeat to Durban's Super Giants
SUNRISERS Eastern Cape coach Adrian Birrell has stressed that his team remains steadfast on finishing in the top two after the Betway SA20 group stages.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Adolescent mothers are still left at the school gate
AS THE school year begins, classrooms are filling up again.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
No Capetonian is buying the old Cape Exit fantasy
EVERY few years, when South Africa is struggling and the national mood is raw, the same idea resurfaces in the Western Cape dressed up in new language, polished by social media, and sold as “democratic self-determination.”
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January 13, 2026
The Star
RCEP boosts Cambodian trade growth
FOUR years on, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement has continued to be a driving force for Cambodia's trade growth, according to a Cambodian official and experts.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
How matriculants can breeze through 2026 admissions
AS THE application season for learners seeking admission to tertiary institutions approaches, many students face challenges with the process.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Gomolemo Mogodi’s year of resilience and growth
SEVENTEEN-year-old Gomolemo Mogodi’s matric year was a test of emotional endurance, discipline, and faith.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Olivia Dean’s journey: from niche to notable
TURN on any pop station and soon enough you'll hear Olivia Dean's megahit Man I Need.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
From matric to the real world: Navigating post-school anxiety
FOR over a decade, your life followed aset routine.
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January 13, 2026
The Star
Demonstrators in Europe rally in support of Iranian protests
DEMONSTRATORS rallied in London, Paris and Istanbul at the weekend in support of protests in Iran that have been countered with a deadly crackdown by the country’s security forces.
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