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Kgaugelo Gumede

Kgaugelo Masweneng (now Gumede) is the deputy opinions editor and education editor at TimesLIVE.

Mourners at the funeral of relatives Lesego Sefatsa and Phehello Motaung, who died in the collision between a pupil-transport minibus and a truck on Monday.

Bizarre twist in deadly Vanderbijlpark pupil-transport collision

Children of owner of taxi involved in Monday’s accident — the driver and a passenger — were the only survivors

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Six pupils were injured after a group fight broke out on a scholar transport bus.

Eleven pupils die, five critical after scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark

Eleven pupils have died and five sustained critical injuries after being involved in an accident in the Vanderbijlpark area, south of Johannesburg, on Monday morning.

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Naledi-Ya-Meso secondary School in Limpopo achieved a 0% matric pass rate.

School ‘bewitched’ to fail

Naledi-Ya-Meso secondary school in Limpopo experienced a complete failure rate in its 2025 matric class due to a combination of factors, including poor management, lack of parental involvement, ill-discipline, and the belief in witchcraft.

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At the NSC Class of 2025 Top Achievers’ Breakfast, the Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube delivers an inspiring address that celebrates excellence, perseverance, and the value of the journey toward success. Speaking to learners, parents, teachers, and partners, the Minister reflects on the discipline and resilience required to overcome challenges, reminding all that true excellence is found not only at the summit, but in the climb itself. Picture x

INFOGRAPHIC | Matric class of 2025 achieves 88% overall pass rate, highest so far

The class of 2025 has achieved an overall pass rate of 88% for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, with KwaZulu-Natal being the top province.

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The class of 2025 is congratulated at the MTN Innovation Centre, Roodepoort, ahead of results release.

Gwarube highlights dedication, resilience of class of 2025

Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube has congratulated the class of 2025, likening their journey to that of Sisyphus in Greek mythology, who was condemned by Zeus to push a heavy boulder up a steep hill.

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The timing has raised questions as to how Phahlane — and the man charged with bribing her, church leader Mike Sandlana — knew she would be given the case.

Judge in bribery scandal: ‘She is my child’

In a fresh twist in the Portia Phahlane saga, an affidavit gives new details of how the alleged bribe unfolded

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South African study identifies two new breast cancer genes in black women. Stock photo.

Groundbreaking study finds new genes in black women causing breast cancer

Research finds genetic factors that contribute to about 30% of breast cancer cases in South Africa.

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