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National Science Week to inspire careers in science

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Pretoria - National Science Week should stimulate interest in various careers in the world of science, engineering, technology and innovation for young people, Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says.

Presidency corrects job creation commentary

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Pretoria - The Presidency says a recent commentary headlined ‘Ramaphosa’s jobs fantasy’ by Alec Hogg on BizNews.com appears to be based on inaccurate reporting.

Two arrested in gold bust

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Pretoria - After the arrest of three suspects linked to an illicit gold industry syndicate, an additional two people have been arrested, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) said on Friday.

New academics get a chance of a lifetime

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Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says the recruitment for the first intake of 125 posts for a New Generation of Academics' Programme (nGAP) is underway.

Pres Zuma gets new spokesperson

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Pretoria - The Presidency has announced that its Media Liaison Director Bongani Majola will act as spokesperson to President Jacob Zuma until further notice.

Operation Fiela's success continues in KZN

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Pretoria – More than 120 suspects have been arrested in one day during a joint operation conducted under the umbrella of Operation Fiela in KwaZulu-Natal.

Dignity Dreams reaches 18 000 target

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Pretoria – Dignity Dreams has reached its target to raise sufficient funds to distribute 18 000 Dignity Dream packs to girls and women who are unable to afford sanitary towels.

Science Week promises to excite

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Pretoria – The annual National Science Week is expected to excite and encourage the South African youth to develop an interest in studying mathematics and science subjects.

Two held for cop murder

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Pretoria – Two suspects have been arrested for the alleged murder of Warrant officer Petrus Johannes Holz.

National Assembly passes new rules

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Cape Town – Members of Parliament who are ejected from the chamber for failing to respect the rulings of Presiding Officers will automatically face suspension from Parliament.

AdvTech Group rejects Curro bid

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Pretoria - Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has welcomed Curro’s failed bid to take over AdvTeck Group, says Gauteng Education Department.

No load shedding: Eskom

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Pretoria - The power system is currently stable enabling power utility Eskom the time to perform plant maintenance without load shedding.