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Be on the look out for scammers, warns department

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The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has issued a warning to members of the public, especially job seekers and small businesses, of scammers who are out in full force ahead of the festive season.

KZN Premier calls for acceleration of critical infrastructure repairs

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has directed the provincial government to accelerate the urgent repairs to critical infrastructure, including homes, schools and roads, following huge damage caused by thunderstorms and gale force winds over the weekend. 

Call to reduce carbon emissions

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Minister of Forestry and Fisheries and Environmental Affairs Barbara Creecy has called for nations to move with speed to reduce carbon emissions to limit the severity of climate change impacts.

Minister Nxesi commends CCMA on clean audit outcome

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Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has commended the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) for delivering another clean audit outcome in the financial year 2022/23. 

DCS aims for improved inmate matric pass rate

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With the national matric exam season about to get underway, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is aiming for an improvement in the pass rate for inmates writing matric exams.

Collective action needed to reduce alcohol harm

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The first Global Alcohol Policy Conference held on African soil got off to a good start as Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu reaffirmed government’s commitment to work towards reducing alcohol harm alongside academics, policy specialists and civil society.

Ministers recognise role of sport in uniting people

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Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has emphasised the importance of using sport to unite people. This, as he met with the Russian Federation Minister of Sport, Dr Oleg Matytsin.

Liquor Amendment Bill under the spotlight

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Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has acknowledged the message of the 7th Bi-Annual Global Alcohol Policy Conference (GAPC) to pass the Liqour Amendment Bill. 

PRASA launches accommodation to house NSFAS students

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A total of 3 200 eligible beneficiaries of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are set to benefit from the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)’s development project in Cape Town.

Ensuring education for all

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While challenges in the education sector remain, gains are being made to ensure learning for all.