South Africa

The University of South Africa (UNISA) will re-open its applications for the 2018 academic year for first-time entering undergraduate students.

The Presidency has rejected allegations that President Jacob Zuma wants former AU Commission chairperson, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, to be appointed as Deputy President of the country.

The Department of Higher Education and Training has given students another chance to apply at the Capricorn Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College in Polokwane.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) has awarded 30 bursaries worth R3.9 million to deserving learners of the Matric class of 2017.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the eulogy at the Special Official Funeral of late Professor Keorapetse Kgositsile on Tuesday.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will on Monday meet with officials from the Embassy of the United States of America in Pretoria, following the recent disturbing comments attributed to President Donald Trump.

The governing party has declared 2018 as “100 Years of Nelson Mandela: The year of renewal, unity and jobs”.

South African media have been invited to submit their entries for the 2018 SADC Media Awards competition as the 27 February closing date looms.

In a bid to stave off Day Zero, the City of Cape Town is drilling its aquifers to abstract groundwater, which are expected to offer much needed water relief for the drought stricken city.

The Department of Water and Sanitation is expediting the roll-out of pressure management technology to various parts of the water supply network in the City of Cape Town in response to the drought.

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Buti Manamela has advised management at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to have plans in place to deal with late walk-in applicants.

South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it has signed a code-share agreement with TAAG Angola Airlines.

The Hawks Serious Corruption Crime Unit has arrested two police officers attached to Pienaarsriver SAPS in Limpopo for corruption and theft.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has rejected allegations of claims of over R1 billion by Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) based on the alleged breach of the terms of the social grant payment services contracts.

The recently launched World Bank and World Health Organisation (WHO) report on progress towards universal health coverage (UHC) suggests South Africa is on its way towards achieving universal health coverage, with its National Health Insurance scheme.