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Unused government furniture donated to NGOs

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The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has donated unused furniture to 25 community-based organisations in an effort to assist them continue to provide the valuable work that they do.

Child protection head succumbs to long illness

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) is mourning the passing of Major General Bafana Linda, the component head of Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Investigations (FCS).

N West Labour dept urges clients to use local offices

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The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in the North West province has urged clients to visit their nearest labour centres to access services and ease the burden on neighbouring centres experiencing a high influx of clients.

Transnet, Minerals Council enter new collaboration

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State freight rail and ports company Transnet and the Minerals Council of South Africa have entered a collaboration aimed at stabilising and improving the movement of commodities in the country.

Nzimande welcomes decision on former DG

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Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has welcomed the General Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council (GPSSBC) decision to dismiss the application by the department’s former Director-General, Gwebinkundla Qonde.

Reconciliation is everyone’s business, says Mthethwa

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Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Nathi Mthethwa, says as in as much as it is government’s responsibility to promote and advance national reconciliation through progressive policies and education, reconciliation must begin with the individual and attitudes.

Future looks bright for young artisan

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When the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) launched the Decade of the Artisan campaign in 2014, Nelisiwe Duba, who was in high school at the time, could not believe her luck as she immediately saw this as not only her chance to pursue a career in the trades, but to become a successful female artisan entrepreneur.

Progress report on Operation Vulindlela

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The Presidency and National Treasury have released a progress report on the implementation of economic reforms to mark two years since the establishment of Operation Vulindlela.