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Gauteng places 81% of Grade 1 and 8 learners

Monday, November 30, 2020

The Gauteng Education Department has placed a total of 181 119 (81.48%) Grade 1 and 8 learners who had applied for admission through the online admissions placement process.

North West constable nabbed for drunk driving

Monday, November 30, 2020

South African Police Service (SAPS) management has expressed dismay at the behaviour of a constable stationed at Wolmaransstad in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, in North West.

SA urged to intensify fight against HIV

Monday, November 30, 2020

While South Africa has made significant inroads in reducing HIV related deaths and new infections, the country is far from reaching the 2016 goal of a 75% reduction in infections by 2020.

Task team to resolve Maluti-a-Phofung and Eskom woes

Friday, November 27, 2020

A technical task team comprising of national government departments and the Free State Office of the Premier has been set up to resolve the impasse between the Maluti-a-Phofung local municipality and Eskom.

GBV Command Centre shines light in the dark for victims

Friday, November 27, 2020

Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu, has relaunched the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Command Centre, a 24-hour facility in Salvokop, Pretoria, which addresses a variety of emergencies such as indecent assault, physical violence, rape, abandonment of children and various other forms of abuse.

Andile Nongogo appointed NSFAS CEO

Friday, November 27, 2020

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has appointed a new National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Chief Executive Officer.