[ad_1] Mathematics and science, the two crucial disciplines necessary for a foundation in engineering, have seen a rapid decline in the number of students writing and passing these subjects on matrix. According to the Department of Education, the number of students taking math in grade 12 decreased from 263,903 in …
Read More »Only 28% of students take math in South Africa, and 45% of them get less than 30%
[ad_1] The latest figures on enrollment in 2020 show the country’s continued failure to offer a satisfactory mathematics education. This is nothing new, with the surprising downward trend in South African mathematics education reflected in the matrix results each year. Figures from last year show that of the 787,717 students …
Read More »Former Denel Mlambo executive ‘did not understand’ how the contract was awarded to the Gupta company
[ad_1] Mlambo has testified in the state capture commission about the company that other officials raised the alarm when he was awarded a 10-year contract beyond the three-year maximum that Denel had set as policy. A screenshot of Denel’s former head of supply chain Dennis Mlambo testifying in the Zondo …
Read More »Bongo at the police station to be charged with R124m fraud
[ad_1] ANC MP and former Minister of State Security Bongani Bongo arrived at the Nelspruit Police Station in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, where he will be formally charged with fraud and corruption. Bongo is expected to appear in Nelspruit magistrates court on Wednesday along with 11 other suspects. Charged with conspiracy to …
Read More »Big momentum for Super Rugby unlocked with Lions v Griquas match to move forward
[ad_1] Ivan Van Rooyen (coach) of the Lions during the Emirates Lions team announcement at Emirates Airline Park on October 6, 2020 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi / Gallo Images) There was good news for South African rugby on Wednesday with the confirmation that Friday night Super …
Read More »KZN Man Arrested For Announcing Home Sale Without Owner’s Knowledge
[ad_1] By Jolene Marriah-Maharaj 1 hour ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare Durban – A 47-year-old man who allegedly posed as a real estate agent has been charged with fraud and is expected to make his first appearance in Durban Magistrates Court later today. KZN police said the man was arrested …
Read More »Ramaphosa quarantines himself after contact with a Covid-19 positive person
[ad_1] By Zintle Mahlati 3h ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa is in self-quarantine, the presidency confirmed Wednesday. Ramaphosa had attended a fundraising dinner over the weekend and a guest who also attended the event had tested positive for the coronavirus. The president shows no …
Read More »‘No white man will stop me’ – police tell day’s court that EFF leaders allegedly assaulted him
[ad_1] EFF leader Julius Malema in a previous appearance at Randburg Magistrates Court. Sharon Seretlo, Gallo Images EFF leader Julius Malema and MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi have pleaded not guilty to a common assault charge. They are charged with assaulting Lt. Col. Johannes Jacobus Venter at Fourways Memorial Park at the …
Read More »11 suspects, including deputy Bongo expected in court on corruption allegations
[ad_1] It is understood that current and former government officials in Mpumalanga will be among those in the dock. JOHANNESBURG – Eleven suspects, including former Minister of State Security Bongani Bongo, are expected to appear in court on Wednesday on corruption and money laundering allegations. It is understood that current …
Read More »Ramaphosa criticizes ‘continued sabotage, theft and vandalism’ of railway infrastructure
[ad_1] On Tuesday, Cyril Ramaphosa said the NCOP government was taking decisive steps to improve rail safety as part of its reconstruction and economic recovery plan. Officials assess the damage from a train fire at Glencairn station on October 7, 2019. Image: 1-second alerts CAPE TOWN – President Cyril Ramaphosa …
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