The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the sentences imposed by the Bhisho High Court in a matter relating to the vigilante killing of four people at Debenek in the Eastern Cape.
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has announced that his department will strengthen its long-term partnership with the Department of Basic Education, with the aim of improving pass rates in mathematics and science.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called on parents, communities and government to work together to curb violence in schools, stressing that learner safety is fundamental to quality education.
The Department of Employment and Labour has confirmed that the benefits of the widow of a deceased Pinetown worker are being processed and will be paid in less than a month.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says leadership must be visible and present when communities are in distress, as government intensifies its response to devastating floods that have led to loss of life, destroyed infrastructure, displaced families and disrupted schooling across several provinces.
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has announced that the Central Application Clearing House (CACH) will not be implemented for the 2026 academic year for the Class of 2025 and beyond.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has expressed deep sadness following a tragic motor vehicle accident that occurred on Monday morning involving a vehicle transporting learners to school, in which several learners lost their lives.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is this afternoon visiting Nkomazi Local Municipality in Mpumalanga to assess the extent of the damage caused by the floods and the response of government.
Prospective students, who need guidance in accessing the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) system, are encouraged to make use of the Central Application Service (CAS).
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed deep devastation following a tragic scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark on Monday morning, which claimed the lives of 13 learners.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the loss of life resulting from violent incidents on the Cape Flats over the weekend and a tragic collision involving a scholar transport vehicle near Vanderbijlpark on Monday morning.
Poorly functioning wastewater treatment plants and ongoing sewerage spillages continue to contribute significantly to water pollution in JB Marks Local Municipality in North West, prompting intervention by the national Department of Water and Sanitation.
The Department of Correctional Services has recorded a 94.4% pass rate for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams.
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has announced that it continues to support various flood-stricken communities by conducting rescue operations to evacuate people stranded in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has called on South African journalists and media to submit their entries for the 2026 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards competition.
