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Matric pass rate target under pressure
The Eastern Cape education department has set an 85% pass-rate target for the 2026 matric examinations, as more than 127,000 candidates prepare to write amid scrutiny over academic performance and infrastructure backlogs.
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Rickelton embraces Newlands decider
South Africa's Ryan Rickelton says the Proteas are relishing the chance to take on fierce rivals Australia in the decisive Test match at Newlands with the series tied 1-1.
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Truter hits out at sacking talk as Chippa aim to bounce back
Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter has pushed back against media speculation over his future following their Carling Knockout Cup exit, calling for patience ahead of their Betway Premiership clash against Stellenbosch.
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Safa increases ABC Motsepe League protest and appeals fees
The South African Football Association (Safa) has announced steep fee increases for protests, complaints, appeals, and arbitration across the ABC Motsepe League. Approved by the national executive committee, the move aims to deter disruptive administrative delays and account for inflation across the third tier. The revised cost structure comes as league action resumes across the provinces, with teams aiming to avoid costly legal disputes that previously derailed schedules and delayed national playoff campaigns.
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Teddy Wilson, son of World Cup-winner David, gets Wallabies call-up
Rookie scrum-half Teddy Wilson, son of 1999 World Cup winner David Wilson, has earned his first Wallabies call-up as coach Les Kiss names Australia's squad for the Nations Championship.
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Saka to be carefully managed after latest injury setback, says Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted Bukayo Saka's workload must be managed carefully following a quad injury that could keep the England star sidelined for months.
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Hamilton sets sights on racing in African Grand Prix
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has welcomed Formula One's planned return to Africa, expressing his desire to prolong his career to race in the upcoming Rwanda Grand Prix.
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Kane hopes for 'special night' as Ballon d'Or rumours swirl
Harry Kane is eyeing a historic first Ballon d'Or win in London after an incredible 73-goal campaign with Bayern Munich and England, positioning him as the bookies' frontrunner.
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Lindley, Wiseman crowned VP bowls champs
Lee Lindley and Rita Wiseman clinched titles at the Victoria Park Bowling Club singles championships after hard-fought final matches, while the club unveils plans to expand its facilities.
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Price, Fullbrook lead the way in big cricket win over Kingswood
Cale Price struck an imperious century and James Fullbrook captured a six-wicket haul as Pearson overran Kingswood by an emphatic 228 runs in their schools first team cricket match at Pearson on Saturday. Priceâ s ton powered Pearson to a formidable 386/6 in their 50 overs, and then Fullbrook took charge with the ball as Pearson skittled Kingswood for 158 in 28.
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From losing every game to national colours: Eastern Cape chess prodigy's inspiring rise
Nine-year-old Gqeberha chess player Zayden John has overcome early tournament losses to claim provincial titles and qualify to represent SA on the international stage in Namibia.
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Silvio Scribante is the king of the Time-Attack
Silvio Scribante powered his Audi RS3 to victory at the inaugural FAW Trucks Eastern Cape Time-Attack at Aldo Scribante Raceway, edging out top competitors in a thrilling showcase of speed.
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Eight months of flooding wracks Colchester
Desperate Colchester residents are appealing to the Nelson Mandela Bay metro for help after enduring eight months of flood water inundating their yards due to a poorly designed municipal drainage system. Community spokesperson Les Day said on Friday several metro representatives had visited the site, including the Bay mayor in June, but no solution had been forthcoming.
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Antonelli looks to seal title 'in style' after US Grand Prix win
After dominating the United States Grand Prix for Mercedes, 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli is just two points away from becoming the youngest world champion in Formula One history.
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New twist in Bay ski-boat club 'racial altercation' saga
A second complainant is to be added in the assault and crimen injuria case against a Nelson Mandela Bay ski-boat club member arising from an alleged racial altercation on the premises in the early hours of New Yearâ s Day. This was disclosed by the state during the trial of Marco van Tonder in the Gqeberha magistrate's court on Thursday.
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