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Gauteng warns of fake EPWP advert

Friday, November 28, 2025

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has noted with concern the circulation of fraudulent Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) opportunities on social media.

Matriculants urged to celebrate safely after exams

Friday, November 28, 2025

With the matric exam session now complete, many learners will be attending formal matric rage events and smaller end-of-exams or “pens down” parties over the next week.

The MEC for the Western Cape Education Department, David Maynier, has urged matriculants to celebrate safely.

This year’s National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations concluded on Thursday, 27 November 2025.

“Understandably, our matrics would like to celebrate the end of their school career, but we urge them to do so responsibly. 

Mashatile advocates for gender equity, local government reform

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has emphasised the importance of the ongoing 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children and the critical role that communities play in eliminating the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

SARB study rules out launch of digital currency

Thursday, November 27, 2025

The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) position paper on a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) in South Africa has concluded that it there is no compelling immediate need for its implementation.

DWS to release report into Jagersfontein dam collapse

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Water and Sanitation Deputy Ministers David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlhlolo will on Friday, 28 November 2025, release the findings of the independent investigation into the collapse of the Jagersfontein mine dam in the Free State.

Government mobilises stakeholders in national response to adolescent pregnancy

Thursday, November 27, 2025

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities will convene the Adolescent Pregnancy Indaba, a national multi-stakeholder dialogue aimed to strengthen South Africa’s response to the alarming rising rate in adolescent pregnancies and associated social, health, developmental and economic challenges.