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Committee welcomes decision to settle NSFAS students' debt

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The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has welcomed the announcement by Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor of availing close to a billion rands for the purposes of settling the historic debt owed by students to universities.

Blocking of N3 condemned

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Transport Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has condemned the blockade of the Cliffdale part of the N3 highway between Pietermaritzburg and Durban by some truck drivers this past weekend.

NAP a tool to combat racism, xenophobia

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In its efforts to ramp up the fight against racism, xenophobia and discrimination, government has launched a tool to assist in combating these intolerances.

KZN to launch bulk buying programme

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It’s all systems go for the launch of South Africa’s first bulk buying programme aimed at uplifting small businesses.

Major step for fight against femicide, GBV

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This week will see another milestone in the fight against gender-based violence, with a declaration scheduled to be launched and the Booysens Magistrate Court set to open its doors of justice.

SA companies eye Ghana

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South African companies partaking in an Outward Trade and Investment Mission (OTIM) that gets underway today in Ghana are keen to explore trade and investment opportunities in that country.

No load shedding

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With the electricity system gradually improving, no load shedding is anticipated for this week, says Eskom.

National plan to fight racism

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Government will today launch the National Action Plan (NAP) to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance.

Mkhize to visit troubled NW municipality

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Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister (CoGTA) Zweli Mkhize will today visit the Naledi Local Municipality in the North West in an effort to address the council’s service delivery matters.

Taxi driver arrested for overloading

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The National Traffic Police (NTP) attached to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) on Sunday arrested a cross border taxi driver for transporting 26 passengers in a 16 seater.

KZN to hold inaugural 4IR summit

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Government leaders and key stakeholders in Durban will today discuss ways the province can adapt to the challenges and opportunities presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

NYDA welcomes decision to settle NSFAS students' debt

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The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has welcomed the announcement by Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor to allocate nearly a billion rands for scrapping historical debts for National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funded students.