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Umalusi ready to administer 2025 matric exams
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Examination quality assurance body, Umalusi, says all systems are in place to ensure that more than 1-million registered candidates write their final exams in a credible and secure environment.
The exams will take place across more than 9,400 examination centres nationwide.
Addressing the media, yesterday Umalusi’s Senior Manager, Dr Mary-Antoinette Dliwayo, said the body’s detailed audit of the Department of Basic Education, the Department of Higher Education and Training, the Independent Examinations Board, and the South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute found that the system is ready to administer the exams:
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The exams will take place across more than 9,400 examination centres nationwide.
Addressing the media, yesterday Umalusi’s Senior Manager, Dr Mary-Antoinette Dliwayo, said the body’s detailed audit of the Department of Basic Education, the Department of Higher Education and Training, the Independent Examinations Board, and the South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute found that the system is ready to administer the exams:
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Surgeons for Little Lives transforms paediatric care at Chris Hani Hospital
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Non-profit organisation, Surgeons for Little Lives has transformed paediatric healthcare at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto.
Over the past decade, the organisation has improved facilities, trained specialists, and supported families, transforming the hospital experience for thousands of children.
Its impact is evident in its upgraded wards, life-saving treatments, and holistic care.
As it celebrates its 10-year milestone, it continues to build capacity, inspire future leaders, and provide every child with a fighting chance.
Over the past decade, the organisation has improved facilities, trained specialists, and supported families, transforming the hospital experience for thousands of children.
Its impact is evident in its upgraded wards, life-saving treatments, and holistic care.
As it celebrates its 10-year milestone, it continues to build capacity, inspire future leaders, and provide every child with a fighting chance.
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Cape Town world’s third happiest city
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Cape Town is officially the world’s third happiest city, according to the results of a global survey by TimeOut.
The happiness survey is part of the magazine’s annual index that seeks to determine the best city in the world, based on culture, nightlife, food, walkability, affordability, quality of life and happiness.
This year’s list was topped by the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, followed by Medellin *Medegin*in Colombia.
Cape Town was followed by Mexico City and Mumbai in fourth and fifth place respectively.
The happiness survey is part of the magazine’s annual index that seeks to determine the best city in the world, based on culture, nightlife, food, walkability, affordability, quality of life and happiness.
This year’s list was topped by the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, followed by Medellin *Medegin*in Colombia.
Cape Town was followed by Mexico City and Mumbai in fourth and fifth place respectively.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.34 to the US Dollar, 23.24 to the British Pound, and 20.19 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,185.82 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 62.47 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,020.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.34 to the US Dollar, 23.24 to the British Pound, and 20.19 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,185.82 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 62.47 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,020.00.
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