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Operation Fiela II to address social ills

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The South African government says it wants to change the perception that the successful crime-busting Operation Fiela was about targeting foreign nationals rather than addressing social ills.

Initiation at schools prohibited

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The Department of Basic Education has encouraged learners who are subjected to initiation practices at their school to report it to their parents immediately.

Stabbing of Bosele Middle School teacher condemned

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Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has condemned the stabbing of a teacher at Bosele Middle School in Manyeding Village near Kuruman in the Northern Cape, allegedly at the hands of a pupil.

President congratulates SARB governor

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President Jacob Zuma has congratulated the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Lesetja Kganyago on his appointment as the new chairperson of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC).

Twitter #AskDMManamela about Fee Free Higher Education

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Fee Free Higher Education is on the minds of Twitter users as demonstrated by the questions posed to the Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Buti Manamela during his #ASKDMManamela live Twitter chat.

No change in repo rate

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The repurchase rate will remain unchanged at 6.75% per annum, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has announced.

Social grant learners defy the odds

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Thousands of child support grant beneficiaries will get a chance to break away from the cycle of poverty, when they enter institutions of higher learning, thanks to government’s social protection interventions and their good matric performance.

Deputy President sets eyes on SOEs

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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has set his eyes firmly on the country’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) saying South Africa’s economy can only stabilise if there is stability at these critical entities.

President welcomes new ambassadors

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President Jacob Zuma has welcomed new ambassadors from various countries to South Africa as they begin their duties this year.

Minister offers to sponsor Grade 12 learner

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Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has challenged Grade 12 learners at Thusa Setjhaba Secondary School to obtain a minimum of four distinctions to qualify for her sponsorship to study at a university.

Settle your tax debt before deadline

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Taxpayers who owe the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have been reminded that they have until 31 January 2018 to make payment.