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Kgolagano Baloyi, a 2024 matriculant from Raymond Mhlaba Secondary School in Soweto, achieved six distinctions. (Tankiso Makhetha/News24)
Against all odds: Soweto pupil excels in physics despite starting subject in Grade 11
-Kgolagano Baloyi, a matriculant from Raymond Mhlaba Secondary School in Soweto, achieved six distinctions, including one in physical science, a subject he only started studying in Grade 11.
-Raymond Mhlaba Secondary School celebrated a 100% matric pass rate for the second consecutive year, with 86% of pupils achieving a bachelor's pass.
-Forte High School in Dube also achieved a 100% matric pass rate for the first time in its history, with 215 out of 291 pupils obtaining a bachelor's pass.
Nyanga taxi rank shooting: 1 killed, 7 injured as matrics and commuters flee morning chaos
-A shooting at the Nyanga taxi rank in Cape Town left one person dead and seven others injured, causing chaos for commuters and matriculants.
-Police suspect the violence is linked to a conflict between rival taxi groups within the Cata taxi association, potentially fuelled by extortion.
-Law enforcement confiscated multiple firearms and detained 19 security guards, while investigations into the incident and the security companies involved are ongoing.
Holy Rosary School pupil, Nicola McDonald, with her father, Alistair, who was hijacked on the eve of writing her matric English paper. (Supplied by family)
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Matric 2024: Pupil bags 7 distinctions despite dad being shot in hijacking on eve of English paper
-Nicola McDonald achieved distinctions in seven subjects despite her father being hospitalised after being shot during a hijacking.
-She studied for her English exam in the hospital while her father underwent surgery.
-Nicola has been accepted to study at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands and provisionally accepted at the University of Pretoria.
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge is facing sexual assault allegations. (Nelius Radema/Gallo Images / Foto24)
'Send me pics': Judge president sexual harassment inquiry told of indecent WhatsApps to secretary
-Andiswa Mengo, a judge's secretary, has accused Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge of sexual harassment, alleging he repeatedly asked for pictures of her through WhatsApp.
-Mengo claims she felt pressured to respond to Mbenenge's advances due to his position of power and resorted to lying about her phone to avoid sending him photos.
-The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has opened a public misconduct tribunal to investigate the allegations, which Mbenenge insists were part of consensual interactions.
Qantas has delayed some of its flights in recent weeks owing to warnings about the re-entry of SpaceX rockets. A spokesperson for South African Airways said that they are not aware of any disruptions to SAA flights. (James D. Morgan/Getty Images)
Qantas flights to Joburg disrupted after warning about SpaceX rocket
-Qantas has delayed several flights between Johannesburg and Sydney due to warnings about SpaceX rocket re-entry in the South Indian Ocean.
-Qantas is in contact with SpaceX to try to get more specific timings and locations of rocket re-entry in the future.
-South African Airways said it was not aware of any disruptions to its flights because of the warnings.
Sharks winger Makazole Mapimpi. (Steve Haag/Gallo Images)
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Sharks board plane without Bok trio after failed HIA tests
-The Sharks will be without Springboks Vincent Koch, Jordan Hendrikse, and Makazole Mapimpi for their upcoming Champions Cup and URC matches due to failed head injury assessments (HIAs).
-Despite the injury setbacks, the Sharks welcome back several key players, including Grant Williams and Lukhanyo Am.
-The Sharks still have a good chance of qualifying for the Champions Cup last 16, even with a loss to Bordeaux Begles, depending on the outcome of the Ulster vs Exeter Chiefs match.
Mango Groove held their first concert of 2025 on Sunday in Cape Town to celebrate 40 years of existence. (Supplied)
SEE | Legendary SA band Mango Groove celebrate 40 years with concert in Cape Town
-Iconic South African band Mango Groove celebrated their 40th anniversary with a concert at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town.
-The concert featured a nostalgic journey through their music, reflecting on South African culture and history, with a mix of classic hits and anecdotes.
-The band's performance was filled with energy, featuring a large ensemble, dancers, extravagant visuals, and a heartwarming rendition of the national anthem with the audience.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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