South AfricaThe council supported a plan to address marker shortages and noted that the Western Cape is providing mental health support to learners.
South AfricaNationwide strikes to mark International Day for Decent Work, amid concerns over retrenchments and non-compliance with minimum wage. Workers are facing unfair dismissals, low wages, and rising costs of living.
South AfricaDepartment denies claims that Minister Leon Schreiber suspended 'good cause' interviews for asylum seekers, citing a Constitutional Court judgment as the reason for the change. The judgment invalidated parts of the Refugees Act, affecting asylum application processing
South AfricaA maritime incident occurred off Mossel Bay when a fast rescue boat capsized while trying to save a crew member who had fallen overboard from the tug Umkhuseli. The incident resulted in the deaths of three seafarers and two remain missing.
South AfricaNearly half a million people are waiting for housing in Cape Town, with the City warning that the state cannot build homes fast enough to keep up with demand. The City's Mayco member for Human Settlements says no area is automatically off limits for affordable housing.
South AfricaThe Springbok Women finished their WXV Global Series European tour with a dominant 20-0 victory over Spain in Seville. The team led 10-0 at half-time and scored three tries in hot and humid conditions.
South AfricaPolice allegedly hid during a tavern massacre, while criminologists blame weaknesses in the justice system for the surge in violence. At least 46 people have been killed in five shootings in less than a week.
