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“This recall is issued as a precautionary measure to protect the safety and wellbeing of babies,” the company said.

The Department of Basic Education has confirmed that the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results will be published in accredited newspapers on Tuesday, maintaining the format that has been used in recent years.

Mpumalanga launched its 2026 Back to School campaign this week, where it said that nearly 10,000 learners were still awaiting placement ahead of the new term.

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has encouraged National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates who did not pass their matric exams to take advantage of the Second Chance Matric Programme. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has said that no qualifying student should sleep in a library or be left homeless during the 2026 academic year.

The Gauteng Department of Education said more than 4,500 Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners in the province were still awaiting placement ahead of the 2026 academic year, but added that the figure was relatively low, representing 1.5% of total applications received.

The anti-illegal immigrant group said it would raise learner placement issues directly with the Department of Basic Education.

The programme is aimed at unemployed residents living in eThekwini Municipality.

In a match shaped by overcast conditions and intermittent rain, a decisive middle-order performance from India proved the difference.

Normalising academic support and goal-setting conversations at home and in communities can significantly improve learner outcomes.