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Umalusi mourns Professor Dan Kgwadi's passing

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The Umalusi Council has extended its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Professor Daniel Kgwadi, the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Vice Chancellor, who passed away on Sunday.

Comments sought on draft policy for SMME funding

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The Department of Small Business Development has reminded the public to submit comments on the Draft South African Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and Co-operatives Funding Policy, as the deadline approaches.

Minister Pandor on working visit to Mauritius

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The International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has arrived in Port Louis, Mauritius, where she is scheduled to hold talks with the Mauritian Foreign Minister Alan Ganoo.

Municipality removes banner with spelling error

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The Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province has apologised for the error that was picked up in one of the street banners that was mounted at an exit point of town.

22 South Africans stuck in Egypt to return home

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The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed on Tuesday that it has successfully intervened on behalf of 22 South Africans who were still trapped in Egypt after fleeing the conflict-torn Sudan.

Higher load shedding stages back

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State power utility Eskom has announced that load shedding will be ramped up to higher stages this afternoon (Tuesday) due to delays in the return to service of at least nine generating units.

10 DCS officials suspended following prisoner escape

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The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) says a further two correctional officers at the Ngqeleni Correctional facility have been issued with a notice of suspension following the escape of two inmates from custody last week.

Health system under the spotlight at Presidential Health Summit

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Government will this week convene the second Presidential Health Summit to conduct a review of the implementation of the interventions agreed to during the 2018 summit and assess the performance of the health system against the Presidential Health Compact.