South Africa

The Department of Correctional Services have introduced a new programme allowing young people to visit their Correctional Centres to experience life behind bars.

The establishment of a smart phone production plant in South Africa signifies confidence in the country’s manufacturing capabilities, Proudly South African said on Thursday.

The Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation says the Vaal River has over the past few months deteriorated and poses a serious social and economic challenge for the country.

Power utility Eskom said it is hopeful that the early warning on load shedding will assist South Africans, businesses, and the Department of Education, to plan accordingly and to minimize individual risk.

Gauteng MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure, Jacob Mamabolo, has emphasized the importance of government investing in new technologies and innovative solutions that will save lives on the roads and place the province on a positive growth trajectory.

Higher Education, Science and Technology Deputy Minister Buti Manamela has urged all qualifying applicants to apply for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for 2020.

Due to a shortage of capacity, Eskom is implementing a second day of rotational load shedding.

Eleven officials were arrested at a privately-owned vehicle testing station in Limpopo for allegedly issuing roadworthy certificates for vehicles that were never physically examined.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit the KwaZulu-Natal province on Thursday and Friday to launch the metropolitan version of the District Development Model.

The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) says it is concerned about Limpopo municipalities that continue to lose money due to the lengthy suspensions of municipal officials involved in decisions to invest in the Venda Mutual Bank (VBS).

The Department of Basic Education is considering engaging Eskom on the possible effect of load shedding on matric exams.

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Ronald Lamola says there will be no blanket amnesty for Fees Must Fall activists.

Armed with a passion for entrepreneurship, a knack for a good conversation and a love for small business, Small Business Development Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni is set on helping this sector to succeed.

The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) says there is no evidence of an outbreak of Listeriosis in the country.

The Department of Arts and Culture has welcomed the conviction of director and playwright Welcome Msomi for the theft of R8 million from the Living Legends Legacy Programme trust fund.