‘I Feel Like Someone Is Going to Pinch Me’: St John’s Top Matric Achievers Headed to Harvard University

Two outstanding matriculants from St John’s College in Johannesburg are preparing to take their academic journeys to one of the world’s most prestigious universities after securing admission to Harvard University in the United States. Siza Gule and Menzi Bongwe, both top achievers in the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations, earned an impressive nine distinctions each,…

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Rosita Petro, the ‘Baby Born in a Tree’, Passes Away Amid Renewed Flooding in Southern Africa

Rosita Petro, the woman whose extraordinary birth story captured international attention during one of Mozambique’s most devastating floods, has passed away. Her death was confirmed yesterday as heavy rains and widespread flooding once again wreak havoc across several Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries. Rosita became a symbol of resilience and hope after she was…

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Simesihle Khuzwayo Shines as KwaZulu-Natal’s Top Matric Achiever for 2025

Simesihle Khuzwayo has emerged as **KwaZulu-Natal’s top matric achiever for 2025**, a remarkable accomplishment shaped by determination, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. A learner from **King Bhekuzulu College in Nongoma**, Khuzwayo’s journey to the top was not without obstacles, as serious health challenges disrupted a significant portion of her academic year. During her…

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Matric Class of 2025 Sets Record with 88% Pass Rate, KwaZulu-Natal Leads the Nation

The 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results have been officially released, and South Africa’s matriculants have once again proven their resilience and dedication. This year’s matric class achieved an impressive 88% pass rate, marking an increase from last year’s 87.03% and setting a new record in the history of the country’s NSC examinations. The announcement was…

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