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Scholar transport evaluation to improve service for learners

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The Department of Basic Education (DBE), together with the Department of Transport (DoT), has set June 2018 as the deadline to complete the evaluation of how the National Scholar Transport Programme is being implemented.

SA working on accelerating economic growth

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President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday held discussions with Moody’s Investors Service representatives on the various initiatives underway to accelerate economic growth and create jobs.

SA marks International Women’s Day

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all South Africans to use International Women’s Day 2018 to decide what they can do in their personal lives, communities, businesses and organisations to advance all aspects of gender equality.

Home Affairs on Gupta family naturalisation

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The Home Affairs Department says in order to address the controversy surrounding the status of the Gupta family residency in SA, it had to look at all the people with the Gupta surname who are on the system.

Over 22 000 voting stations open this weekend

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The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says over 22 000 voting stations throughout the country will open their doors at 8am on Saturday and Sunday for voter registrations.

Energy mix key to combat municipal energy challenge

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South African Local Government Association (SALGA) President Parks Tau says a diversified energy mix and renewable energy are possible solutions for municipalities to address disruptions in the energy sector.

NICD confirms five human cases of rabies

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Five human cases of rabies have been confirmed in South Africa since December 2017, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said on Wednesday.

Estina arrests: NPA did not hinder work of Hawks

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The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) acting head Lieutenant General Yolisa Matakata says contrary to media reports, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) never hindered the work of the Hawks in the Estina investigation matter.

Africa sets own course of public service success

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The National School of Government (NSG), the South African government’s training organisation and Secretariat for the African Management Development Institutes’ Network (AMDIN), is developing a course on the African Charter for Values and Principles of Public Service and Administration.

SALGA calls for financially viable energy solutions

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South African Local Government Association (SALGA) President Parks Tau says the changes in the energy sector, which has seen businesses going off-the-grid could cripple municipalities in future, adding that the time has come for sustainable solutions to municipal revenue.

Proposed rates hike in Gauteng a concern

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The proposed property rates increase in the City of Johannesburg will put financial strain on the residents who are already buckling under financial pressure, says Premier David Makhura.

R20m for Mpumalanga education

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The Department of Education in Mpumalanga has received the biggest portion of the provincial budget with over R20.97 million, which equates to 43.6% of the total provincial budget for the 2018/19 financial year.