Innehållsförteckning för 2026-01-14 från Daily Voice

THE Western Cape recorded its highest- ever matric pass rate, with the Class of 2025 achieving an impressive 88.2 percent, improving on last year’s 86.6 percent. Western Cape pupils excelled in the mathematics field, recording a pass rate of 73.7 percent and also delivered the second-highest physical science pass rate nationally, recording an 80.6 percent. Nationally, more than 900 000 pupils wrote the 2025 NSC examinations at about 6 000 centres across the country with 656 000 pupils successfully passing their exams, with 345 000 of them passing with a bachelor’s pass, despite there being a slight decline from 48 percent to 46 percent. One Hout Bay school showed phenomenal improvement, as for the first time since opening their doors in 2013, Silikamva High School produced a 100 percent pass…

Ingredients 400g pasta (penne or macaroni) 400-500g beef mince 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 1 cup chopped spinach (fresh or frozen, squeezed dry) 1 cup grated cheese Salt and black pepper Pinch of nutmeg (optional) Method Cook pasta in salted water until just tender. Drain and set aside. Fry onion in oil until soft. Add mince and cook until browned. Season well. Sprinkle flour over mince and stir well. Gradually add milk, stirring until a creamy sauce forms. Stir in the spinach and then proceed to cook for 2-3 minutes . Combine pasta and mince sauce and spoon into an oven dish. Sprinkle with cheese and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden. Serving suggestion:…

Initiated Carelse said the first responding officer immediately identified the incident as chemical- related and initiated emergency protocols. He said: “Apart from evacuating the building, an isolation area was established as well as a 300-metre containment area.” Specialist hazardous materials (hazmat) technicians were deployed to the scene to assess the reaction and any potential escalation. “The hazmat technicians arrived on scene and conducted a visual inspection to verify any thermal signatures and chemical reactions,” Carelse said. “They were wearing fully encapsulated suits in order to work in the prevailing conditions.” At the height of the incident, authorities urged nearby businesses and members of the public to take immediate safety precautions. By 7pm, Fire and Rescue Services confirmed that the situation had stabilised. In a statement, Ecowize confirmed that an…

Ingredients 500g beef mince 1 onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, grated 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon paprika or masala spice 1 tablespoon tomato paste Salt and pepper 1 roll puff pastry 1 egg, beaten (optional) Method Heat oil and sauté onion until soft. Add mince and cook until browned. Stir in grated carrots, spice and tomato paste. Season well. Cook for 10 minutes until mixture is thick. Allow to cool slightly. Spoon the mince into a greased pie dish and cover with puff pastry. Brush with beaten egg if using. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 30-35 minutes until golden and crisp. Serving suggestion: Serve with mashed potatoes and a side of cabbage, green beans or beetroot.…