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Research must help reshape PSET system, says Dube-Ncube

Monday, August 31, 2026

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube has called for research that goes beyond identifying challenges in South Africa’s post-school education and training (PSET) system and instead helps dismantle the structural barriers preventing young people from participating meaningfully in the economy.

Nzimande hosts Finance Minister

Monday, August 31, 2026

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Professor Blade Nzimande will this morning host the Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana and a National Treasury delegation at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria.

President Ramaphosa reaffirms commitment to energy reform

Monday, August 31, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government’s commitment to South Africa’s energy reform programme, emphasising the need for an affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity supply for all South Africans.

DFFE celebrates the freedom, unity and empowerment of women in the government of national unity

Monday, August 31, 2026

As the 2026 Women’s Month draws to a close, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) celebrates the spirit of unity, collaboration and collective action among women across South Africa. In this spirit, the DFFE partnered with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure to commemorate Women’s Month under the theme: “Imbokodo: 70 Years of Women’s Power from Resistance to Transformation.”

Authorities probe reports of sardine deaths in Gqeberha

Monday, August 31, 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) says it is investigating reports of sardines washing ashore around Gqeberha, as well as fish floating offshore and within the harbour.