SA celebrates Freedom Day

SA celebrates Freedom Day

Today the country marks two decades since South Africans of all races voted in its first free and fair election in 1994, ushering in a new democratic dispensation. Celebrations are expected to take place countrywide, with the main Freedom Day celebration taking place...
Inroads in war against rhino poaching

Inroads in war against rhino poaching

Skukuza – South African National Parks (SANParks) authorities say gains are being made in the war against rhino poaching, with eight suspected poachers arrested in the past week. “The past week proved to be one of the busiest weeks for anti-poaching units...
Highest pass rate in 20 years

Highest pass rate in 20 years

The national pass rate for the 2013 National Senior Certificate has increased by 4.3% to 78.2%, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced on Monday night. The figure is the highest since 1994. Announcing the highlights of the Class of 2013 matric results at...
Electricity connections up in 10 years

Electricity connections up in 10 years

The number of households in South Africa legally connected to the electricity mains has increased by almost 50% over the last 10 years, a new survey by Statistics SA released today shows. Releasing Statistics SA’s survey on household energy, Statistician General Pali...