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President sends condolences to Ramgobin family

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended his deepest condolences to the family of former United Democratic Front leader, African National Congress Member of Parliament, struggle stalwart and author Mewa Ramgobin.

MEC condemns blockading of Simmonds street

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Pretoria – The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi, has condemned the Nancefield-Dube West Taxi Association (Nanduwe) for blockading Simmonds street in the Johannesburg CBD on Tuesday.

Brand SA on track to market SA at home, abroad

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Pretoria - Brand South Africa’s clean audit performance is a clear indication that the entity is well on track to ensure that South Africa’s reputation at home and abroad is not in tatters, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Students urged to complete 2016 academic programme

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Pretoria - While government is sympathetic to students’ calls for free tertiary education, efforts should be towards ensuring that the 2016 academic programme is completed while still finding medium to long term solutions, says President Jacob Zuma.

Tell SA's story, boost economic growth: Pres Zuma

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma’s message to South Africa’s Heads of Mission in Pretoria, on Tuesday, was well communicated: tell the South African story, build friendships and partnerships in order to help attract investments and boost economic growth.

High expectations for Class of 2016

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Pretoria – The Gauteng Department of Education says it has done everything possible to provide the best possible chance for each learner to do well in the National Senior Certificate exams.

Transport vital for SA’s growth

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The transport sector is at the heart of the country’s development and it is Minister of Transport Dipuo Peters’ duty to ensure that it accommodates everyone.

Samsung Note 7 phones banned on SAA flights

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Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) on Tuesday announced the prohibition of the use of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mobile phone on all of its flights as of this week.

Rainfall uncertain in late spring

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Pretoria - While rainfall is uncertain in late spring, it is expected to be above normal in mid-summer, says the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF).

Save the 2016 academic year

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Johannesburg – Government and business leaders have made a unanimous call to all stakeholders to help save the 2016 academic year while the engagements on fees continue.