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B-BBEE Commission notes ruling on PPPFA Regulations

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The B-BBEE Commission has noted the ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal that declared the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) Regulations of 2017 invalid and confirms that the ruling has no effect on the B-BBEE Act, as amended, and its requirements.

NSFAS applications near 500 000 mark

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Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has commended the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for receiving over 493 904 applications from students seeking funding for 2021.

Truck drivers urged to exercise caution on roads

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Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Gabisile Shabalala has once again called on motorists, especially truck drivers, to use the road with great caution to avoid fatalities.

Suspects in murder of KZN student arrested

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Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande has welcomed the arrest of five suspects for the killing of Coastal Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College student, Smanga Zulu.

PIC appoints new COO

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The Board of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has confirmed the appointment of Vuyani Hako as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the PIC, effective from 1 November 2020.

2021 SADC Media Awards launched

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Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu has announced the launch of the 2021 SADC Media Awards competition in the four categories - namely: Photo, Print, Television and Radio Journalism.

From trash to riches!

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After sending out his CV with no luck of securing a job for six years, a Katlehong man ignored the raised eyebrows of friends and family and decided to become a waste picker.