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Ministry emphasises importance of school code of conduct

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, has expressed concern about a video that has gone viral on social media, where a teacher is forcefully combing the hair of learners at a school in Gauteng.

Men urged to test for TB

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Deputy President David Mabuza has called on South African men to be counted in the nation’s efforts to end tuberculosis (TB) by getting tested.

Commitment to resolve Sebokeng water situation

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, will return to Sebokeng next week to meet with local community representatives affected by sewage blockages that have resulted in the Vaal River pollution.

Ministerial committee to meet over electoral system

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

The Ministerial Advisory Committee on the Electoral System will hold its first consultative meeting with key stakeholders on 30 March 2021 at Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg.

Special Provincial Official Funeral for Cecyl Esau

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa has honoured late Western Cape freedom fighter, academic and community organiser Cecyl Esau by designating his funeral as a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2.

Wits SRC raises R3m for students with outstanding fees

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology has commended the University of Witwatersrand Student Representative Council (SRC) for raising R3.6 million towards assisting 3% of students who could not register due to outstanding fees.

Mchunu interacts with Melmoth community

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Public Service and Administration Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has paid a visit to the community of Kwa-Yanguye (Sanguye) in Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal, to get a first-hand account of the concerns of residents.

Effects of severe weather can be prevented, says Creecy

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy says while the occurrence of severe weather cannot be prevented, its effects can be prevented by empowering the public to act on time and take the necessary precautions.