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Minister offers to sponsor Grade 12 learner

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Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has challenged Grade 12 learners at Thusa Setjhaba Secondary School to obtain a minimum of four distinctions to qualify for her sponsorship to study at a university.

Settle your tax debt before deadline

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Taxpayers who owe the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have been reminded that they have until 31 January 2018 to make payment.

#AskDMManamela on Twitter Chat

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Students who still have questions for the Higher Education and Training Department can today pose those questions to Deputy Minister Buti Manamela live on Twitter.

Tembisa schools ready for 2018 academic year

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Gauteng Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Lebogang Maile, has reiterated government’s call for learning to start on the first day of the new academic year, without any interference.

Protesters warned against vandalising schools

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Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has sent a stern warning to the communities who vandalise schools during service delivery protests, saying that government will not come back and rebuild another school for them.

New school opens on first day of academic year

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Learners attending the newly constructed Everest Primary School in Newclare, Westbury, were full of smiles as they entered their school on the first day of the academic year.

Gauteng Legislature assesses school readiness

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Members of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) will embark on a school readiness drive from Wednesday until Friday to assess issues such as registration, teaching and the state of affairs in schools.

NHI payment issues resolved, dept says

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The Department of Health says the late payment of staff at NHI pilot sites has been resolved and that this does not set the tone for the roll out of the programme.

No official appointment of SABC COO

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Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has noted media reports about the appointment of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

National Minimum Wage briefing sessions resume

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Briefing and engagement sessions aimed at educating workers about the National Minimum Wage (NMW) policy, which takes effect from 1 May 2018, are set to resume this week.