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In a significant development, Grade 12 Zimbabwean school pupils who were compelled to leave South Africa following the June 30 deadline are being returned to the country to prepare for and sit their final matric examinations. This move is facilitated by the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Coordinating Committee (ZEPCC) Academy, which is urging affected pupils to return ahead of the October National Senior Certificate examinations.

With the exams just weeks away, displaced students have a limited window to settle into accommodation and resume their studies.

Meanwhile, South African motorists are bracing for a fuel shock in October as petrol and diesel prices are expected to surge to new all-time highs. This price hike will further exacerbate the financial strain on households already facing challenges due to a contracting economy and global conflicts. The situation is particularly dire for motorists, who are already grappling with successive fuel price increases in a challenging economic climate.