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A Fochville farm owner has been arrested for allegedly supplying hundreds of homes in informal settlements with illegal power.

South Africa's Grade 5 pupils rank last out of 59 countries in maths and science, with scores declining in both subjects. According to the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, the country’s Grade 9 students have, however, shown improvement, with maths scores rising by eight points from 389 in 2019 to 397. 

National Treasury has welcomed rating agency Moody's move to reaffirm South Africa’s Ba2 rating and maintain the country’s stable outlook. The agency says this reflects the country’s credit strengths from effective, core institutions such as the judiciary and the central bank, and a robust, deep financial sector.

This past weekend, our city came alive with the rhythm and energy of the Valley of Dreams Music Festival fundraiser, a spectacular event dedicated to raising funds for the preservation and enhancement of our beloved urban Baakens Valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in the world!

Gqeberha police have arrested a suspect and recovered a firearm following a shootout between suspected hijackers and a private security company in Algoa Park. Spokesperson, Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg said it is alleged that a meat truck was hijacked in the Swartkops area on Tuesday afternoon, and it is believed that the suspects used a jamming device to ensure that the truck could not be traced by a tracking device.

The UN appealed Wednesday for more than $47 billion to deliver vital aid next year, warning surging conflicts and the climate crisis will leave hundreds of millions of people in need.

South African Airways said it was doing everything possible to avoid a strike by pilots following a protracted round of wage negotiations.

Police arrested another drug mule at the OR Tambo International Airport.

Gqeberha father pleads guilty to distributing child pornography of his twin daughters in long-running case.