Coming up on House of Zwide this January 2024: Nkosi demands to know where Shoki was the whole day and she lies by saying she was with Ona. Later Shoki meets up with Ona and begs her to cover for her in case Nkosi asks.

Molefe feels that Dorothy would prefer to be a single parent, so he reaches out to Isaac, who tells Molefe that he’s being selfish and not helping anyone with his existential crisis.

Thursday 4 January 2024
Episode 124

Keletso realises that Molefe has disappeared and Isaac is furious with him. Meanwhile, Ona tells Funani about her idea to put on her own fashion show and fears he thinks it’s silly.

Friday 5 January 2024
Episode 125

Rea tells Isaac to find Molefe before Dorothy realises he’s gone. Isaac finds him at a tavern he used to frequently visit and they have a sincere conversation about what fatherhood means.

Monday 8 January 2024
Episode 126

Shoki tries to calm Nkosi, but he doesn’t want Ona involved with Kopano. After Funani sings Ona’s praises, Nkosi goes to Kopano and begs to be part of the deal again, falling right into Kopano’s trap.

Tuesday 9 January 2024
Episode 127

Kopano gives Nkosi three days to come up with the money, so he emotionally blackmails Faith into speaking to Funani on his behalf. But Faith tells Funani that Nkosi is asking for a ridiculous amount.

Wednesday 10 January 2024
Episode 128

Funani confronts Nkosi about trying to use Faith to get his way and rejects the idea of giving Nkosi money. Nkosi contemplates stealing money from the House of Zwide company account.

Thursday 11 January 2024
Episode 129

Nkosi ends up embezzling funds from his father’s company after receiving encouragement from Kopano. Nkosi uses delaying tactics to ensure no-one at House of Zwide knows money is missing.

Friday 12 January 2024
Episode 130

Ona waits anxiously to hear news from the DTI and Molfe bites his tongue about what her father is up to. Later, Funani hands Ona a forged letter saying her DTI submission was accepted.

Monday 15 January 2024
Episode 131

Ona is over the moon when she receives her first payment from the DTI. Faith realises that Funani is personally funding Ona’s show and letting her believe that the money is from the DTI.

Tuesday 16 January 2024
Episode 132

Molefe returns and announces that it was a false alarm and Dorothy had what is called ‘Braxton Hicks’ contractions. Shoki tells Nkosi that Kopano has forgiven, but he still needs to apologise.

Wednesday 17 January 2024
Episode 133
Mavuso tells Ona that her application was rejected. Ona stares at the DTI acceptance letter and realises it’s a fake. Later, she confronts Funani about lying to her.

Thursday 18 January 2024
Episode 134

Ona refuses to give Funani a chance to explain himself and their fight catches Faith’s attention. Faith tells Nkosi that Funani funded Ona and he confronts Funani about believing more in Ona than in him.

Friday 19 January 2024
Episode 135

Shoki struggles with Nkosi’s past and asks Faith about him. Faith assures her that Nkosi is a good guy who’s loyal to his family. Ona still refuses to speak to Funani, so Rea tells him to give her space.

Monday 22 January 2024
Episode 136

MATRICULANT WITH SEVEN DISTINCTIONS GIFTED BRAND NEW MINI COOPER
A video of the young man’s family celebrating his matric 2023 results went viral.

In the video, the young man is gifted with what is believed to be a brand-new Mini Cooper.

THE VIDEO OF THE EMOTIONAL CELEBRATIONS WENT VIRAL
In the video, you can see the young man overcome with emotions as he walks towards the covered car in the garage.

The hashtags with the video indicated that it might be a brand-new Mini Cooper.Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced on Thursday evening that the matric class 2023 achieved a pass rate of 82.9%.

Bro passed with 7 distinctions and got a car 🚗…Beamer, Benz, or Bentley 🤔😀#MatricResults2023 @pmcafrica pic.twitter.com/2zR2Vc9FEB

— Peché Africa 🇿🇦 (@pmcafrica) January 19, 2024

MATRIC RESULTS 2023: HERE ARE THE COUNTRY’S TOP PERFORMERS
Free State retained its top position nationally, with a pass rate of 89.03%.

ALSO READ: Matric results 2023: Send us your pictures

The national matric pass rate is up by 2.8% from the 80.1% pass rate in 2022.

“I stand here with an immense sense of pride as we host our best learners. And for the year, we presented over 800 000 learners and more than 750 000 were full time learners and to be here, I’m sure it’s unbelievable. Indeed, you’re ahead of the pack in so many ways,”

Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga said.
THE NATIONAL MATRIC PASS RATE IS UP BY 2.8%
A total of 715 719 full-time and 182 056 part-time candidates registered to sit for the 2023 NSC (National Senior Certificate) examinations.

Motshekga and Deputy Minister, Dr Reginah Mhaule, hosted a breakfast for the 2023 matric top achievers at the MTN Innovation Centre in Randburg, Johannesburg.

“I want to congratulate you and say thank you for making us very proud. Is it not so parents? You have made us really proud. For that, we’re really grateful to our children,” Motshekga added.

ALSO READ: Matric learner who died while on holiday obtained five distinctions

ALSO READ: REMINDER: Here are six ways to get your matric 2023 results

BEST-PERFORMING DISTRICTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
The Gauteng province is known for producing excellent results and it is no surprise that four of its best-performing districts were among the Top 10 in the country. KwaZulu-Natal which ranked second nationally with 86.4% also has four districts in the list.

Johannesburg West – Gauteng (92.5%)
Motheo – Free State (91.2%)
Tshwane South – Gauteng (90.4%)
Umkhanyakude – KwaZulu-Natal (90%)
Fezile Dabi – Free State (89.6%)
Ugu – KwaZulu-Natal (89.5%)
Thabo Mafutsanyana – Free State (89.4%)
Ilembe – KwaZulu-Natal – (88.6%)
Gauteng North – Gauteng – 88.4%)
Zululand – KwaZulu-Natal (87.2%)

Coming Up Next On #SkeemSaam
Monday 22 January 2024
Episode 146

Alfred’s secrets start taking a toll on him. Meikie and John worry that Mapitsi might be inviting trouble into her life. Kgosi ruffles some feathers at Level Cafe.
Tuesday 23 January 2024
Episode 147
Dr Desando’s looming visit sends Alfred into a tailspin. Letetswe continues getting sidelined by Charles. Khwezi considers throwing in the towel.
Wednesday 24 January 2024
Episode 148
Alfred is relieved to have dodged the bullet, only to learn his nightmare could still come true. Charles’ unfamiliarity with technology endangers his own kids. Sphola is sceptical about the new idea for Bazaruto.
Thursday 25 January 2024
Episode 149
Alfred is caught by Carol in a meeting with a suspicious man. Charles is feeling overwhelmed by the private school’s demands. Eunice convinces Pretty to come hang out but Pretty isn’t so sure about the venue.
Friday 26 January 2024
Episode 150
Jacobeth bursts Carol’s bubble when she tries to rub her small win. A mysterious man comes to Pretty’s rescue at Bazaruto. Charles finally reaches an agreement with Alfred regarding the shares.

Coming Up Next On #SmokeAndMirrors
Monday 22 January 2024
Episode 201
Mthetho and Jaxon are not prepared to off Sindi, but Caesar feels differently. Regret gnaws at Lulu after the accusations she’s thrown at Mandla. Can she mend the rift between them?
Tuesday 23 January 2024
Episode 202

Caesar’s collaboration with Ngcuka surfaces as they plot against Sindi. Sipho’s dice game win intrigues Mamiki. Tiny is confronted by her feelings when she witnesses Mandla trying to reconcile with his wife.
Wednesday 24 January 2024
Episode 203
Caesar worries that they might be bewitched by Nomeva. Nomeva gets a phone call from Samson’s lawyer asking to meet. Fanyana busts Mandla with Tiny and confronts his father.
Thursday 25 January 2024
Episode 204
Nomeva realises Caesar, Mthetho and Jaxon’s true nature. Ngcuka breaks her spell, gaining control over her. Tim acknowledges to himself that he has a gambling addiction. Mandla tries to bribe Fanyana.
Friday 26 January 2024
Episode 205
Back to their normal selves, the Trio decide to finally kill Sindi. Thandiswa and Leroy report Nomeva’s disappearance to Mthetho, but later fight over Mthetho’s possible involvement.

Coming Up Next On #SibongileAndTheDlaminis
Monday 22 January 2024
Episode 76
Trying to get Phetheni off his scent and reignite their love, Njengaye gifts Phetheni a new car, irking a Nomfundo who is baying for blood.
Tuesday 23 January 2024
Episode 77

It’s the day before Kwenzo’s wedding and Sibongile wishes him well but he tells her that he isn’t looking forward to it. Just when Nelisiwe and Thulisile decide to pump the brakes on the side hustle, Phetheni busts them with indisputable evidence.
Wednesday 24 January 2024
Episode 78
Kwenzo does the unthinkable, minutes before saying I do to Nomalanga. Nelisiwe is punished by Phetheni, and then she releases the love of her life Kwenzo, but this only leaves Kwenzo baffled.
Monday 29 January 2024
Episode 79
Vusi fails to get through to Kwenzo. Nomalanga is devastated, and Sokhabase isn’t happy with the Dlaminis.
Tuesday 30 January 2024
Episode 80
Nomalanga is relieved and hopeful when Kwenzo returns to the penthouse. Wenzeni advises a depressed Nelisiwe to try a dating app and find true love, but not put her picture on her profile, and Neli considers.
Wednesday 31 January 2024
Episode 81
Sibongile stands her ground amid whispers of Kwenzo’s life-altering choice. Meanwhile, Kwenzo faces the consequences of a decision that costs more than love. Nelisiwe embarks on a digital romance journey, but keeps the truth away from Thulisile.