Of the 161 inmates who sat for matric exams in South Africa’s correctional facilities, 133 passed, with some getting distinctions, Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola announced on Thursday. “It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Grade 12 class of 2019 achieved a 82.6% pass rate,” Lamola said in a speech prepared for delivery […]
WATCH Waterfalls Gush Down Mountains in Robinson Pass, South Africa
Squealing, excited locals gathered to witness the welcome and beautiful sight of water gushing down the Outeniqua Mountains at Robinson Pass in the Little Karoo, South Africa, yesterday. Motorists stopped to witness the wonderful scene as water gushed down the mountains at Robinson Pass Spectators gathered at the Western Cape spot – which connects Oudsthoorn […]
Eastern Cape allays concerns over deaths of 249 animals on farms
He said a total of about 1,100 cattle, 1,150 goats and 1,300 sheep were managed at the Dohne ADI facility and its five satellite stations (Jansenville Research Farm, Adelaide Research Farm, Wolwehoek Research Farm, Cradock Research Centre and Bathurst Research Centre). Lungisa said this number excluded pre-weaning totals of lamb and calves. “A total of […]
Heatwave: Cape will have to suffer a bit longer, but relief is on the way
Fans and air conditioners have been working overtime to keep the heatwave at bay in the Western and Northern Cape this week, but relief is on its way, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS). Heatwave advisories have been in place since Monday. SAWS forecaster Edward Engelbrecht said the heatwave over the entire interior […]
249 animals die at experimental farming facilities in Eastern Cape
DA MPL Retief Odendaal said that, in response to a parliamentary question, Meth confirmed that 249 animals across the facilities had died in the last financial year. He said at the Jansenville facility, for example, 98 goats died, while at the Dohne facility 20 cattle and 43 sheep perished. “Whilst this does not necessarily mean […]
South Africa the first country to launch new Mahindra Pik Up, globally!
Following a year’s testing in grueling conditions, Mahindra launches its Pik Up in South Africa. Interestingly, not only did the aforementioned testing take place in some of SA’s harshest conditions, we are also the first country to officially launch the bakkie. According to Rajesh Gupta, CEO of Mahindra SA: “South Africa is the first country […]
Maintenance needed for pothole-stricken Centurion roads
Following the recent heavy rains, residents are up in arms about the many potholes which have formed throughout Pretoria. Roads affected in Centurion included Craddock and Clifton Avenues, Retief Avenue and Ireland Avenue to name a few. “The Old Johannesburg Road is terrible. You look like a drunk trying to avoid potholes,” said Rekord reader Desiré Oosthuizen. […]
Wednesday’s weather | Western Cape heatwave to persist in what will be another hot day in SA
Another hot day is expected across the country on Wednesday, with heatwaves and high fire danger conditions in some parts of the country, according to the South African Weather Service. Warnings Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the central and eastern parts of the Northern Cape. Special Weather Advisories A heatwave with persistently […]
Fish River sewage and Makhanda: DWS answers questions
Water leaving the James Kleynhans Water Treatment Works is of drinking quality, the Department of Water and Sanitation has emphasised. This was part of the Department’s response to Grocott’s Mail‘s questions. We asked whether contamination of the Fish River by unprocessed sewage from the Cradock waste water treatment works would affect Makhanda’s water supply. Makhanda […]
WATCH | Man takes celebratory dip outside local store after drought stricken Eastern Cape town finally gets rain
A man from Jansenville in the Eastern Cape has been caught on camera swimming in front of a local store, after a recent bout of much-needed rain. The heavens opened at roughly 17:00 on Tuesday in the drought-stricken Karoo town located between Port Elizabeth and Graaff-Reinet. The Chris Hani District Municipality (CHDM) recently imposed water […]
South Africa: Unlocking Their Future – Prison Matrics Achieve 82.6 Percent Pass Rate
Of the 161 inmates who sat for matric exams in South Africa’s correctional facilities, 133 passed, with some getting distinctions, Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola announced on Thursday. “It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Grade 12 class of 2019 achieved a 82.6% pass rate,” Lamola said in a speech prepared for delivery […]
Succulent Karoo: The beautiful desert that’s blooming with wildlife
Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what’s happening in the world as it unfolds. Click here to Book Accommodation in Cradock, Graaf Reinett, Hofmeyer or surrounds. Article source: https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/10/africa/succulent-karoo-conservation-c2e-intl/index.html
Unlocking their future – Prison matrics achieve 82.6% pass rate
Of the 161 inmates who sat for matric exams in South Africa’s correctional facilities, 133 passed, with some getting distinctions, Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola announced on Thursday. “It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Grade 12 class of 2019 achieved a 82.6% pass rate,” Lamola said in a speech prepared for delivery […]
Watch: Beautiful scenes as torrents of water gush through bone-dry Karoo
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Watch: Beautiful scenes as torrents of water gush through bone-dry Karoo
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Top prisoner achieved four distinctions in matric exams
The prisoner who achieved the highest marks after writing his 2019 final matric exams obtained four distinctions, the department of justice and correctional services said on Thursday. His name is Sandile Stangoni and is serving time at a prison in Durban. He studied and wrote his exams through the Usethubeni Youth Centre. His average was […]
WATCH | River flows in dry Karoo as rains bring some relief, hope
Search for your matric results Enter the examination number or search by province or school (NSC Students) to view results. Click here to Book Accommodation in Cradock, Graaf Reinett, Hofmeyer or surrounds. Article source: https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/watch-river-flows-in-dry-karoo-as-rains-bring-some-relief-hope-20200108
Where Are You Taking Me, Father?: Three Sons Live Through Apartheid South Africa
JANUARY 7, 2020 THE MAN WAS BUYING a knife. It is morning in Cape Town, 1966, and Dimitri Tsafendas enters the store on Hout Street, knowing exactly what to look for — his father used to make knives, when he worked for the Iscor Iron and Steel Works in Pretoria. Dimitri buys the knife, and […]
Latest sports news and fixtures – Saturday 4 January 2020
It is the first Saturday of January and many of our favourite pastimes are back already, here we bring you all the lastest sports news and fixtures for SA sports fans. Latest sports news and fixtures Guinness Pro14 Zebre vs Toyota Cheetahs Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma 17:00 The Cheetahs will be looking to consolidate their two-point […]
Fish River Canoe Marathon set for another cracking affair
Cradock – The 38th edition of the Fish River Canoe Marathon will see the country’s strongest K2 combinations line up for a shot at the South African River Marathon Championship titles this Friday and Saturday. The two-day 82km showdown is often seen as the pinnacle of river marathon paddling in South Africa and with the […]