The Class of 2026 has received messages of support from government, political parties and local leaders as candidates begin their National Senior Certificate examinations. A total of 962,832 candidates have registered for the 2026 matric examinations, which started on 13 October and will run until 26 November. Of these, 815,051 are full-time candidates, and 147,781
A landmark contribution to international criminal law has earned jurist Navi Pillay the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on 9 October that Pillay had been selected for her work advancing international justice and strengthening the legal framework used to hold perpetrators of serious crimes accountable. Among the most significant developments associated
The country must turn its constitutional promises into practical improvements in people’s lives. This was the message delivered by Deputy Minister Dr Dickson Masemola, representing Deputy President Paul Mashatile, at the eighth Social Justice Summit at Stellenbosch University today. Masemola called for stronger cooperation between government and society to address poverty, unemployment and inequality. “The