Quality assurance body Umalusi says it is fully prepared for this year’s national matric examinations across both public and private institutions. According to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) more than 766 500 full-time learners and more than 137 000 part-time learners have been registered to participate in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. Umalusi CEO Dr. Mafu Rakometsi has assured that all systems are in place to ensure fair, credible, and
The City of Cape Town is reminding residents that something as simple as regular handwashing with soap can cut diarrhoeal disease by nearly half. As the city heads into the warmer months when cases of diarrhoeal disease typically increase, proper hygiene remains crucial. Executive Support Officer to the Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Anthea Hartzenberg, says good hand hygiene is one of the easiest and most effective ways
Another robbery has struck the tourist town of Franschhoek, as guests at an accommodation were robbed of their belongings over the weekend. Police confirmed that a case of house robbery was opened after suspects burgled a guest house along Uitkyk Street in the early hours of Sunday morning. “Unknown suspects entered the premises and robbed the victims of electronic equipment and jewellery before fleeing the scene,” said Western Cape police spokesperson
The Countdown to “I Do” is here!
Category: Music
Love is in the air — and on the airwaves — this weekend on Smile FM! We’re counting down The Top 200 Wedding Songs of all time — from the tracks that walked couples down the aisle to the ones that had everyone (including that one uncle) tearing up the dance floor. Two Days. Two Hundred Hits. From swoon-worthy first-dance love ballads to full-throttle party anthems that unite every generation — can
LISTEN: A conversation with Bernadine Bachar and survivors of gender based violence
Category: Breakfast
This morning we were joined by Bernadine Bachar who runs the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women & Children. Take a Step Against Gender Based Violence We have partnered with 1st For Women for Take A Step on 30 November. The proceeds from the event go to the 1st For Women Foundation as well as the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children, to help with the vital work they do in assisting victims of gender
