Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has confirmed that two officials from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) have been suspended with immediate effect following a breach that saw matric exam papers leaked to learners in Pretoria.
In a bold step to combat the escalating impacts of climate change, the eThekwini Municipality has officially launched the Municipal Forum for Climate Change at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC).
The Forum is designed as a multi-stakeholder platform to drive the implementation of the Durban Climate Change Strategy, strengthen South Africa’s commitments under the Paris Agreement and ensure that climate action is leaves no one behind.
With schools set to reopen for the new academic year, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has issued a warning about a scam targeting new, unemployed and substitute teachers.
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has emphasised the importance of ensuring that all South Africans have access to reliable internet connectivity.
The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has called for young Africans, particularly young women, to take their rightful place in science and innovation.
Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture Nonceba Kontsiwe has handed over working tools aimed at strengthening the local economy through increased food production and expanded opportunities in arts, crafts, and clothing manufacturing.
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has urged all citizens, including traditional leaders, councillors, political parties, and civil society, to support the integration of new wards and ensure that any objections or adjustments are submitted through lawful processes.
Quality assurance council, Umalusi, says it has noted with concern the issues raised by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube regarding reported irregularities in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Home Language examinations.
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) together with police specialised units, the Hawks and the Tactical Response Team (TRT) are conducting search and seizure operations across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as part of an investigation into the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s (UIF) COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS).
The opening of the country’s first Black-owned wine cellar in Franschhoek is a triumph for transformation and inclusive growth, says the Western Cape provincial government.
