The High Court in Pretoria has ruled that the Basic Education Department’s decision to order the rewrite of two leaked matric exam papers was unlawful and irregular and that it should be set aside. Several applicants, including teacher’s union Sadtu and lobby group AfriForum, launched the legal action to challenge the department. The two subjects concerned are Maths 2 and Physical Science Paper 2.

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The South African alcohol industry says, it has, in support of government’s efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19, decided to withdraw brand support for festive season events. The industry said its members would also not associate themselves with activities, which had the potential of attracting crowds that exceeded the regulations of 50% capacity. The industry called on consumers, customers and event organisers, to avoid gatherings that did not conform to Covid-19 health and safety regulations.
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Eskom and the Special Investigating Unit will recover one-point 56 billion rand in overpayments made to ABB South Africa. The SIU and the power utility made a joint announcement earlier this afternoon. The NPA and SIU are investigating the alleged corruption at Eskom. It was found that ABB South Africa was awarded a contract by Eskom to do work at Khusile power station. The contract was awarded through corrupt means.

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