President can't be blamed for student violence
Pretoria - The Presidency has objected to media reports blaming President Jacob Zuma for the violence that erupted during the gathering of students at the Union Buildings on Friday.
Pretoria - The Presidency has objected to media reports blaming President Jacob Zuma for the violence that erupted during the gathering of students at the Union Buildings on Friday.
Pretoria – There would be zero increase in university fees next year, President Zuma announced on Friday.
Pretoria – Government leaders will interact with communities around the country during the upcoming National Imbizo Focus Week.
Pretoria – New measures have been introduced to address concerns raised by stakeholders in the tourism sector regarding the new visa regulations, says Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Jeff Radebe.
Pretoria - Cabinet says initiatives announced by Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene on Wednesday in the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement will guide the economy through times of slower global economic growth and volatility.
Pretoria – The meeting between President Jacob Zuma and student leaders, vice-chancellors and chairpersons of university councils is underway at the Union Buildings.
Pretoria - Government says it takes seriously the grievances of students who are protesting against university fee increases.
Pretoria - Cabinet has wished the class of 2015 well with their National Senior Certification (NSC) examinations, as well as all students writing their finals.
Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma will use today’s meeting with student leaders, vice-chancellors and chairpersons of university councils to gain a first-hand account from students about issues that are of concern to them and which affect their capacity to learn.
Pretoria – A business forum for South Africa and Mozambique has been established to increase economic cooperation between the two countries.
Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma says he sympathises with the concerns raised by students who are protesting against the escalation of tuition fees at universities.
Cape Town – Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says processes are underway to find lasting solutions to resolve the impasse over university tuition fee increases that have led to nationwide student protests.
Pretoria - Government can play a role in creating an environment conducive to the successful commercialisation of any technology, says the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).
Pretoria - Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has called on mining companies to help government address the country's education challenges by offering more bursaries to students in need.
Johannesburg - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says parents and communities must go the extra mile to nurture a love of reading among children.