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Western Cape Grade 3 Learners Achieve Record Systemic Test Results

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  11 February 2026
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Category: News
    Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier has announced that the province’s Grade 3 learners have achieved their highest-ever results in the annual systemic tests for Mathematics and Language.   Releasing the results on Wednesday, 11 February, Maynier said the improvements mark a significant milestone in the province’s recovery from the learning losses experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic.   Since 2021, the Grade 3 Mathematics pass rate has increased by 17.7 percentage points, rising

For Marizaan it was LUCKY number 13 – a heartwarming story of beautiful coincidence

Posted by Phil de Lange on  11 February 2026
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Category: Breakfast
With Friday the 13th around the corner, you may be thinking of some of the things you are superstitious about. But for some the number 13 is actually a lucky number. Someone called us today to tell us about the happiest coincidence in the world involving the number 13.
Global icon Karyn White will perform in South Africa

Global icon Karyn White will perform in South Africa

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  11 February 2026
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Category: Lifestyle
  Global icon Karyn White will perform in South Africa for one night only. She’s the voice behind the timeless hit “Superwoman“. South African fans will be treated to a one-night-only live performance at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. She will perform on Thursday, 2 April 2026. The two-time Grammy-nominated, Billboard Music Award recipient, NAACP-honoured, and platinum-selling global icon is also known for the songs, Romantic, and The Way You Love Me.   Global icon Karyn
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Pit Bull Tragedy: No prior complaints were received about the dogs

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  11 February 2026
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Category: News
  The Ward councillor for Beacon Valley has expressed deep sorrow following the fatal pit bull attack that claimed the life of a 44-year-old woman, while urging the community to allow authorities to complete their investigation before drawing conclusions.   Councillor Solomon Philander extended condolences to the family and loved ones of Faziela Swartz, describing the incident as a “deeply painful and distressing matter” for the community.   In a statement, Philander confirmed that no
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SANRAL hits back at Cape Town mayor’s N2 ‘failure’ claims

Posted by Caitlin Maledo on  11 February 2026
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    The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has responded to remarks by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, who claimed the agency had failed communities living along the N2 highway.    The mayor’s comments come amid plans by the City to spend R114 million on its proposed “N2 Edge Project”, which includes constructing a security barrier along the stretch of road near the airport precinct.    READ MORE: Mayor takes N2 ‘security wall’ pitch to communities amid backlash – Smile 90.4FM   There have been growing safety concerns because of crime, like smash-and-grab incidents, that frequently occur along or