It may be a good idea to already start planning your annual leave days for 2026. By carefully planning around public holidays you can get as much as 48 days off (based on a calculation of 20 annual leave days). Guy McDonald stood in for Ryan this morning and broke it down. Let’s help you break it down in 6 leave applications and 4 quarters of the year. This is based on 20 days of
As the holiday travel has winded down, and road user behaviour has changed, the Western Cape Mobility Department has noted a marked decrease in the number of road-related fatalities in the province. Between 5 and 11 January 2026, the department recorded a total of 11 fatal crashes resulting in 12 fatalities on Western Cape roads. “8 were pedestrians, 2 motorcyclists and 2 drivers, highlighting the continued vulnerability of those who are most exposed on our
The Western Cape Class of 2025 has delivered a record-breaking performance, achieving the highest matric pass rate and bachelor’s pass rate ever recorded in the province. The province’s matric pass rate increased from last year’s 86.6% to 88.2% in 2025, the highest since the introduction of the National Senior Certificate. The National Matric pass rate is 88%. The bachelor’s pass rate rose from 47.8% to 49.2%, the second highest in the country.
South Africa has recorded its highest National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass rate in history, with 88% of candidates passing the 2025 matric exams, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced on Monday, 12 January 2026. Gwarube says the results reflect sustained growth in participation and improved outcomes across the schooling system. Addressing the nation, Minister Gwarube said the results point to a more stable education system, but stressed that quality and equity must remain
Four people have been treated following a chemical incident at the Ecowize premises in Montague Gardens, with one patient transported to a nearby medical facility for further care. City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services responded to reports of smoke emanating from the facility at around 15:30 on Monday, 12 January 2025. The first responding officer immediately identified the situation as a chemical incident and implemented emergency safety protocols. These included
