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Deputy Minister Oversees School Readiness Visit at Eku-khanyi-sweni Primary
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Deputy Minister of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities Mmapaseka Steve Letsike led an oversight visit to E-ku-khanyisweni Primary School in Alexandra.
The visit formed part of the Alexandra Parliamentary Constituency Office’s school readiness campaign and included a tree-planting ceremony to promote environmental awareness.
The deputy minister praised the school’s cleanliness and facilities, while principal Mvunyiswa Yolisa highlighted ongoing challenges with parental involvement and subject-specific difficulties,
Letsike reaffirmed the office’s commitment to supporting the school, positioning the constituency office as a partner in addressing both immediate needs and long-term development to maintain strong academic performance.
The visit formed part of the Alexandra Parliamentary Constituency Office’s school readiness campaign and included a tree-planting ceremony to promote environmental awareness.
The deputy minister praised the school’s cleanliness and facilities, while principal Mvunyiswa Yolisa highlighted ongoing challenges with parental involvement and subject-specific difficulties,
Letsike reaffirmed the office’s commitment to supporting the school, positioning the constituency office as a partner in addressing both immediate needs and long-term development to maintain strong academic performance.
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FlySafair Named Most Punctual Airline in Middle East and Africa
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South Africa’s FlySafair has been named the most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa.
According to Cirium’s annual On-Time Performance Review, the airline recorded an on-time performance rate of just over 91 percent in 2025.
FlySafair also completed nearly 99 percent of its scheduled flights, keeping cancellations among the lowest in the region.
The airline says the achievement reflects strong operational discipline and coordination, with close to one million passengers flying in December alone.
Cirium’s global review ranked Aeromexico as the world’s most punctual airline and recognised Qatar Airways for operational excellence.
According to Cirium’s annual On-Time Performance Review, the airline recorded an on-time performance rate of just over 91 percent in 2025.
FlySafair also completed nearly 99 percent of its scheduled flights, keeping cancellations among the lowest in the region.
The airline says the achievement reflects strong operational discipline and coordination, with close to one million passengers flying in December alone.
Cirium’s global review ranked Aeromexico as the world’s most punctual airline and recognised Qatar Airways for operational excellence.
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Emthonjeni Juvenile Centre Hopes for 10th Straight 100 Percent Matric Pass
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Emthonjeni Juvenile Centre in Baviaanspoort, Gauteng, is hoping to achieve 10 consecutive years of a 100 percent matric pass rate as it awaits the 2025 results for correctional services schools.
Principal Kgaume Modiba said he is confident the Class of 2025 will uphold the centre’s record, crediting the dedication of learners and teachers.
The centre focuses on rehabilitation through education and vocational training. Last year, its top student was admitted to the University of the Witwatersrand.
Class representative Tshepo Magagane, serving a 10-year sentence, described completing matric as a turning point and is aiming for seven distinctions
Principal Kgaume Modiba said he is confident the Class of 2025 will uphold the centre’s record, crediting the dedication of learners and teachers.
The centre focuses on rehabilitation through education and vocational training. Last year, its top student was admitted to the University of the Witwatersrand.
Class representative Tshepo Magagane, serving a 10-year sentence, described completing matric as a turning point and is aiming for seven distinctions
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The Rand is trading at 16.38 to the US Dollar, 21.95 to the British Pound, and 19.02 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,604.82 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.76 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 95,335.00.
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