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Collect your medication on time

Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa says despite reminders sent to patients' phones, more than 6 000 medication parcels are falling through the cracks as patients fail to collect them on time.

Eskom notes liquidity reports

Eskom says it has noted media reports that relate to its liquidity challenges and financial sustainability.

State guaranteed loans could fund varsity fees

The Heher commission has recommended that all tertiary students in South Africa be given access to State guaranteed bank loans, which they would only pay back once they start earning a certain income.

High time for change in education, says MEC Lesufi

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says the criticism levelled against the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill shows resistance towards building an inclusive non-racial and quality education system.

Arts and Culture Dept preserves audiovisual heritage

The Department of Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has taken the steps to ensure that current and future generation will have a chance to see and hear South African heritage through the launch of the online digitised audiovisual recordings.

Five life sentences for Gauteng's serial rapist

Gauteng Police Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Deliwe de Lange has hailed the sentencing and conviction of serial rapist, Charles Mthetwa on Friday as a victory in the fight against Gender-based violence.

President supports arts for social identity

President Jacob Zuma has showed his support for the art and cultural industries as drivers for social and cultural identity through his attendance of “the House of Truth” a stage production based on the life and times of the late acclaimed South African author, Can Themba on Friday.

SA in need of innovators, manufacturers

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says if South Africa is to successfully overcome the economic legacy of apartheid, and to raise the living standards of citizens, it needs innovators, producers and manufacturers.