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National Orders nominations open

President Cyril Ramaphosa has as Grand Patron of the National Orders invited the public to nominate persons from all walks of life who, in their view, are deserving of the country’s highest honours, the National Orders, in April next year.

Oldest sexual abuse heads to trial this Women's Month

The amendment of the Criminal Procedure Act to see sexual offences prosecuted, retrospectively, is set to come to life with what is set to be the oldest sexual abuse case to go to trial in South Africa.

Free State fares well through dry winter

Despite the dry winter, the Free State province continues to store the most volumes of water in its reservoirs compared to other provinces in the country.

IEC appoints Party Funding CEO

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced George Mahlangu as the chief executive for Party Funding.

Public Works pays service providers

Almost 70% of service providers have been paid following an investigation launched by Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Patricia de Lille, into the non-payment of invoices within the stipulated 30-day period.

Let’s talk to reduce teen pregnancy

With some 82 000 learners between the ages of 14 and 19 having fallen pregnant in 2017 alone, South Africa is pinning its hopes on a social and behaviour change campaign to curb early and unplanned teen pregnancies.

President to receive Job Summit report

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to receive a report by the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) on progress made in the implementation of the Framework Agreement adopted by the 2018 Presidential Jobs Summit.

SARS suspends three executives

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has suspended three senior executives who face disciplinary action over serious misconduct allegations.

Africa’s potential rests with secondary education

African countries have set their sights on reforming secondary education on the content by boosting the teaching profession, embracing innovation and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Technology aids Compensation Fund

Technological advancements have helped the Compensation Fund to pay claims faster, said Commissioner of the Fund Vuyo Mafata on Wednesday.

Women empowerment key to breaking abuse cycle

The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, says every effort must be made to empower women economically as part of ending abuse and gender inequality.

Nomvalo seconded to Eskom CRO office

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced that Freeman Nomvalo has been seconded to lead efforts towards establishing the office of the Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) at Eskom.