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The number of quality maths and physical science passes achieved by the class of 2011 bodes ill for government's plans to create five million jobs by 2020. Maths is a gateway subject to higher education, particularly in the more technical fields

 Convicted former police commissioner Jackie Selebi is still sick, but in a stable condition at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria, the correctional services department said on Tuesday. Department spokesman Zacharia Modise said

 Over 100,000 new jobs were created in December 2011, with temporary work growing the fastest, according to the Adcorp Employment Index released on Tuesday. "A total of 103,327 new jobs were created in December 2011 -- the fastest rate

 A "communication breakdown" was behind the absence of the ANC Youth League's message of support in the ruling party's centenary booklet, embattled ANCYL president Julius Malema said on Tuesday. Malema was speaking on SAfm's

The Treasure the Karoo Action Group has won a significant court battle against the Minister of Mineral Resources, Susan Shabangu. On Monday, the north Gauteng High Court ordered the Minister to provide the lobby group with the names of

It's unclear whether it was the blistering Bloemfontein heat or sheer boredom that lead thousands at the Free State stadium to abandon the ANC's centenary celebrations as President Jacob Zuma fumbled his way through a speech that took almost two

Eastern Cape teacher unions have expressed concern about the shortage of teachers ahead of the new school year which starts on Wednesday. The National Professional Teachers Organisation of South Africa says its biggest concern is the whole

 Thousands of shocked prospective students and their parents stood outside the University of Johannesburg on Tuesday after a woman was killed and 17 other people were injured in a stampede. "The news that someone has died has shocked me

Eskom has warned of a "very high" risk of rolling blackouts around the country, but was doing everything it could to avert it. "We are working very closely with our large customers to see if they can reduce their load ... but the