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KWAZULU-NATAL REGIONS TOP MATRIC EXAMINATION @KASIBCNEWS

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KWAZULU-NATAL REGIONS TOP MATRIC EXAMINATION @KASIBCNEWS MEMBERS of the KwaZulu-Natal legislature (MPLs) have heaped praises on the Umkhanyakude District for moving from being the worst performing education district to become one of South Africa’s top performing regions during final matric examinations. Speaking during the first visit to Umkhanyakude since the district was announced as the top-performing district, MPLs described the region’s meteoric rise as a remarkable achievement that should be emulated. UMkhanyakude achieved an overall matric pass rate of 92.8%. “Not so long ago, this district was number 75 out of 75 districts in the country. Today it is number three in the entire country, and it is also number one in the province. This shows that the district has a well-oiled strategy which is producing handsome dividends,” said MPL Celiwe Madlopha. She said the legislature had contributed immensely to KwaZulu-Natal’s education stellar performance by providing effective oversight ...

LIMPOPO SCHOOLS BLACK CHILD ON THE STREETS @KASIBCNEWS

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LIMPOPO SCHOOLS BLACK CHILD ON THE STREETS @KASIBCNEWS The Limpopo Education Department is working around the clock to ease the backlog of learners who are yet to be placed. The Province has just over 1 600 learners that are yet to be placed in the four hotspot circuits; Pietersburg, Mokopane, Tzaneen and Lephalale. Majority of the applicants were not admitted last year because their applications did not meet the set criteria, but they were afforded a chance to appeal. The Department is currently processing appeals and late applications received early this year when schools re-opened. All qualifying unplaced learners will be allocated space on or before 29th January 2025 when the headcount exercise and other logistics are finalised. Pietersburg Circuit in Polokwane has the highest number of unplaced learners for grade R,1 and 8. 33 661 learners were placed across all grades in the circuit and the remaining 816 will be processed and placed accordingly. Parents and guardians are urged t...

PHALABORWA CORRUPTION @KASIBCNEWS

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PHALABORWA CORRUPTION @KASIBCNEWS The DA in Limpopo is deeply concerned about the ongoing corruption and malfeasant governance, committed with impunity, that has brought Phalaborwa—once a thriving town with proud residents—to its knees. The town’s infrastructure is in a state of severe decay. Most roads are riddled with potholes that worsen and multiply with every rainfall. Residents are forced to endure raw sewage running through their properties and down the streets. Raw sewage flows into and pollutes the Kruger National Park. Many residents have not had a reliable water supply in years and suffer. Frequent electricity outages worsen when summer rains seep into overly-patched cables that need replacement and no ring mains remain for alternative supply. The town’s economy suffers. Corruption and malfeasant governance have hollowed out the municipality, rendering it impotent and incapable of taking corrective action. Mayor Malatji has openly admitted in public meetings that the Ba-Phal...

WESTERN CAPE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MURDER @KASIBCNEWS

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WESTERN CAPE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MURDER  @KASIBCNEWS The DA Western Cape strongly condemns the murder of the principal of Ekuthuleni Primary School, which took place outside the school in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein. We call on the South Africa Police Service (SAPS) to act swiftly and bring those responsible to book, and urge members of the community who have any information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrators, to come forward. It is reported that another person was wounded in the attack and we wish her a full and speedy recovery. Our sincere condolences go out to the principal’s family, friends and the school community. This heinous act marks a terrifying start to the new school year for pupils, teachers and parents of Ekuthuleni Primary. It issues an unwanted wave of fear and grief among the education fraternity. Western Cape Provincial Minister of Education, David Maynier, said: "Our district team is on the ground at the school to offer support to the staff and lea...

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY SUSPECT NO2 ARRESTED @KASIBCNEWS

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CHILD PORNOGRAPHY SUSPECT NO2 ARRESTED @KASIBCNEWS Police arrest girlfriend of Midrand child pornography suspect following intensive investigation The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested a 25-year-old woman, a web designer by profession, in Houghton on Thursday, 23 January 2025. She faces charges of possession of child pornography and money laundering. This arrest follows the takedown of her 35-year-old boyfriend, who was apprehended last week during a joint operation conducted by the national and Gauteng provincial Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations (SECI) Units in Midrand. An intensive investigation by the SECI Units uncovered evidence linking the woman to criminal activities, including the possession of an estimated 10 million child pornography images and videos. These materials were discovered on various electronic devices seized during an operation on Friday, 17 January 2025. The suspect is set to appear before the Randburg Magistrates' Court on Monday, 27...

HISTORIC SIGNING EXPROPRIATION BILL @KASIBCNEWS

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HISTORIC SIGNING EXPROPRIATION BILL @KASIBCNEWS  The African National Congress (ANC) warmly welcomes the historic signing of the Expropriation Bill into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa, a significant milestone in South Africa’s transformation agenda.  This development repeals the outdated Expropriation Act of 1975 and brings legislation in line with the transformative spirit of the Constitution, which prioritizes social justice and equitable access to resources.  The signing of this Bill reflects the ANC’s continued implementation of resolutions adopted at the 54th and 55th National Conferences, as well as the commitments outlined in the ANC’s 2024 Election Manifesto.  This momentous achievement reinforces the ANC’s dedication to addressing the persistent legacy of colonial dispossession and apartheid spatial planning, ensuring that the land and resources of South Africa are used to benefit the majority of its people.  The Expropriation Bill provides a framewor...

CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CHAOS @KASIBCNEWS

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CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CHAOS @KASIBCNEWS  The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) notes the recent chaos at Cape Town International Airport which paralysed flights, left passengers stranded, and triggered a cascade of disruptions at airports across the country. This can only be characterised as a national embarrassment that warrants urgent action and accountability.   The chaos is said to be as a result of a fuel pump failure whose ripple effects were felt nationwide, with grounded flights and widespread delays at other airports, demonstrating how a single point of failure in our aviation system can spiral into national chaos.  Passengers at Cape Town International Airport missed connecting flights, incurred financial losses, and endured immeasurable personal disruptions due to airlines unable to operate as a result of this catastrophic mismanagement.   This incident is more than an operational inconvenience—it is a stark security risk. That such a lar...