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National summit to address substance abuse, illicit trafficking 

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The Social Development Department in partnership with the Central Drug Authority (CDA) will host the 3rd National Summit on Substance Abuse and Illicit Trafficking from 14 - 16 November at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Boksburg. 

Measures in place to deal with Diphtheria outbreak

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The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is leaving “nothing to chance” as it deals with the outbreak of Diphtheria at the Pollsmoor Correctional Centre, says it’s National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale.

NSFAS applications open next week

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Applications for financial aid for all learners who wish to enter the post-school system and students who do not have financial assistance to continue their studies in the 2024 academic year will officially open on 21 November 2023.

NSFAS improves data exchange processes

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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is improving its data exchange processes with institutions to ensure seamless data integration and the registration of students onto its new direct payment systems. 

Nzimande commends arrest in university stabbing incident

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The arrest of a university student for allegedly stabbing his wife at a private student residence in Belhar, Cape Town, on Saturday has been commended by Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande.

Transport Minister to receive IMO Audit team

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Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga will on Monday officially welcome the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Audit Team, who are in South Africa to conduct a Mandatory Audit under the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS). 

White Paper set to overhaul migration system, says Motsoaledi

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Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says the recently published White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection contains radical proposals that are aimed at overhauling the migration system in South Africa.

Creecy publishes Game Meat Strategy for SA

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The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has published the Game Meat Strategy for South Africa (the Strategy) in the Government Gazette No.49620 for implementation.