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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has called for a review of the current scholar transport system, citing loopholes and minimal government control as dangerous, and urging stronger, centralised state intervention.

The Toyota Quantum taxi was overloaded, according to police.

EU Ambassador to South Africa, Dr Sandra Kramer, said the funding reflected the bloc’s commitment to learner safety and wellbeing in the country.

Last week, the Minister of Basic Education announced that the Matric Class of 2025 had made history by achieving the highest pass rate in our country’s history. More than 650,000 learners passed the National Senior Certificate, achieving a pass rate of 88%.

The Cape2Rio Yacht Race is one of South Africa’s most prestigious offshore sporting events.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube said she had learned “with deep sadness” of the crash.

180 learners from 18 correctional services schools sat for the NSC examinations in 2025.

MEC Viola Motsumi expressed deep concern over the situation, warning that the disruption places learners’ academic futures at risk.

The mismatch between demand and capacity is not new, but it has worsened as record numbers of learners achieve bachelor-level passes.

Registration for the May/June 2026 NSC exams (re-write or absence) closes on 6 February.