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MEC rings warning on house invasions

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Pretoria – Gauteng MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements Paul Mashatile has warned the community of Nellmapius in Mamelodi against occupying houses illegally.

Minister Nzimande: Free education? Somebody is paying

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Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says there are already many students in South Africa who are getting free education through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

SA mourns Thai king's passing

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Pretoria - President Zuma has extended condolences to the people of Thailand following the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Stats SA presents annual report to Parliament

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Pretoria - Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Thursday presented its annual report to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration and Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.

Correctional Services gets record unqualified audit

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Pretoria - For the first time in democratic South Africa, the Department of Correctional Services has obtained an unqualified opinion on its 2015/16 financial statement from the Auditor General.

Planned urbanisation can grow economy

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Pretoria - If South Africa manages urbanisation well, it can reverse the apartheid spatial patterns and increase economic growth and social cohesion, says Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Andries Nel.

COGTA still responsive to public needs

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Pretoria - Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Des Van Rooyen says his department is still focused on carrying out its mandate, as set out in South Africa’s Constitution.

Minister welcomes parents' forum to address fees impasse

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Cape Town – Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande has welcomed an initiative by a forum representing parents to try to end the current impasse between government, students and universities over the fees must fall campaign.