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Students seeking university placement urged to use CACH

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has appealed to students who applied on time for a place at all public institutions but not offered a place to study, to contact the Central Application Clearing House (CACH) for help.

Consumer protection bodies reminded of mandate

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina has reminded regulators with consumer protection mandate to continue with their efforts to put a spotlight on consumer rights.

SA records 613 new COVID-19 cases

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

South Africa has logged 613 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the latest statistics have revealed.

According to Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, 15 023 tests were performed in the reporting cycle, which represents a 4% positivity rate.

This means there are now 1 530 033 people who were confirmed to have contracted the virus since the outbreak in South Africa.

Meanwhile, 95 more people died due to COVID-19 related complications on Monday, pushing the death toll to 51 421 since the outbreak.

Saluting traditional leaders

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the role played by traditional leaders in the development of their communities.

SIU to probe corruption at North West Public Works Department

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation R21 of 2021 authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate corruption, malpractice and maladministration in the North West Department of Public Works and Roads.

Eskom improves performance despite challenges

Monday, March 15, 2021

While great strides have been made, Eskom believes there is more that still needs to be done as the power utility works tirelessly towards reducing the risk of load shedding.

Strengthening security to protect rail infrastructure

Monday, March 15, 2021

In an effort to protect the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa's (PRASA) rail infrastructure, government has introduced interventions to strengthen security for these public assets.