Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Orkney & Klerksdorp Animal Shelter has confirmed a devastating outbreak of Canine Distemper within its facility, leading to its immediate closure to the public. Following veterinary assessment, and three more dogs exhibiting symptoms, the shelter declared a full quarantine to protect animals at the shelter and the wider community’s pets.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - In North West, the number of candidates who passed with admission to Bachelor Studies has decreased slightly from 18 279 (45,05%) to 18 166 ( 44,4%) from the Class of 2024.
- Admission to diploma studies has  improved to 12142 (29,78%) compared to 11455 (28,23%) of 2024
- The number of candidates who passed with a Higher Certificate has improved to 5 896 (17,42%) in relation to 5772 (14,23%) of 2024.
- The results of the Class of 2025 increased by 0,9% from the previous year to 88,49%. 
- The Class of 2025 scored a total of 8050 distinctions in various subjects, excluding Life Orientation, compared to 7901 of the previous year.
- A total of 7049 candidates wrote the exam in the Dr KK district and 6 192 passed.
- This year 45 schools achieved a 100% pass rate in North West as compared to 44 schools in 2024, and 331 schools have attained a pass rate between 80 to 99% compared to 358 in 2024.

A learner from Prestige Secondary School in Alabama boasts seven distinctions. Busisiwe Mongale has A’s for Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Geography, English home language, Afrikaans FAL and LO.

Laurinda Mqulu matriculated at Moyo Educators School in Oudorp with five distinctions. The school has a pass rate of 90,5% with more than half of the school’s 42 matrics, passing with excemption for bachelor’s studies.