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Diepsloot Secondary School records highest pass rate.
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Diepsloot Secondary School in Soweto has recorded its highest matric pass rate since opening in 2012, achieving 100 percent in the 2025 exams.
Learners received their results on Tuesday, with celebrations breaking out on the school grounds.
Several pupils say they achieved more than they expected, despite coming from a community facing ongoing challenges.
They also credit their teachers for guiding them through the pressures of the matric year.
Learners received their results on Tuesday, with celebrations breaking out on the school grounds.
Several pupils say they achieved more than they expected, despite coming from a community facing ongoing challenges.
They also credit their teachers for guiding them through the pressures of the matric year.
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Western Cape expands protected land by over 47,000 hectares
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Diepsloot Secondary School in Soweto has recorded its highest matric pass rate since opening in 2012, achieving 100 percent in the 2025 exams.
Learners received their results on Tuesday, with celebrations breaking out on the school grounds.
Several pupils say they achieved more than they expected, despite coming from a community facing ongoing challenges.
Learners received their results on Tuesday, with celebrations breaking out on the school grounds.
Several pupils say they achieved more than they expected, despite coming from a community facing ongoing challenges.
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Johannesburg theatres kick off the year with big productions
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Johannesburg theatre lovers have a packed lineup this month, with shows including the hit musical CATS at the Teatro at Montecasino from January 17 to February 22.
The production features Cindy Ann Abrahams as Grizabella and Dylan Janse van Rensburg as Rum Tum Tugger, bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic score to local audiences.
Another highlight is the Amy Winehouse tribute The Diva and Her Demons at Theatre on the Square, running from January 15 to 25.
The show revisits the late singer’s life and music, featuring Kerry Hiles on vocals, Roscoe Nefdt on guitar, and Kristo Zondagh on drums.
Both productions aim to combine music, storytelling, and performance to engage audiences and celebrate artistic talent in the city.
The production features Cindy Ann Abrahams as Grizabella and Dylan Janse van Rensburg as Rum Tum Tugger, bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic score to local audiences.
Another highlight is the Amy Winehouse tribute The Diva and Her Demons at Theatre on the Square, running from January 15 to 25.
The show revisits the late singer’s life and music, featuring Kerry Hiles on vocals, Roscoe Nefdt on guitar, and Kristo Zondagh on drums.
Both productions aim to combine music, storytelling, and performance to engage audiences and celebrate artistic talent in the city.
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.40 to the US Dollar, 22.06 to the British Pound, and 19.11 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,632.08 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.47 barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 95,617.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.40 to the US Dollar, 22.06 to the British Pound, and 19.11 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,632.08 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.47 barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 95,617.00.
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