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BRICS to address high rate of unemployment

Labour Deputy Minister Nkosi Phathekile Holomisa on Monday told the BRICS Labour and Employment Working Group (LEWG) meeting that member states need to strengthen research capacity in matters of labour market governance.

GCIS embraces small businesses

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Acting Director-General, Phumla Williams, says the organisation supports up and coming businesses, especially community media.

Upgrades on SASSA system completed

The South African Post Office (SAPO) has completed upgrades to its South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) social grants IT system - in time for the end-of-July payments cycle.

Home education policy gets green light

The Council of Education Minister’s (CEM) has approved the Home Education policy for promulgation by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga.

SASSA ready for glitch-free payments in August

Following system glitches during the July payment to grant beneficiaries which resulted in late payments, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has assured beneficiaries that August will be smooth sailing.

Addicts seeking help must follow procedure

The Gauteng Social Development Department is encouraged by the interest of drug addicts seeking help at rehab centres but has urged them to follow proper procedures.

Tributes pour in for Prof Mayosi

"A rare brilliant mind" and "friendly and warm" are just some of the words used by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Zweli Mkhize to describe the late Professor Bongani Mayosi.

Communities urged to fight against wildlife crime

Minister of Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa has encouraged community members to work with the South African National Parks (SANParks) and government to preserve South Africa’s heritage.

Zimbabwe votes

Zimbabweans have on Monday morning begun voting in the country's first presidential election since the former head of state, Robert Mugabe, resigned last November.