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SA calls for increased intra-African trade

Friday, October 4, 2019

In preparation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the African continent to strategically position itself by developing its human capital and promoting intra-African trade.

Students rush to apply for NSFAS

Friday, October 4, 2019

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it has been inundated with 141 933 applications since the beginning of September.

Push for government depts to be gender sensitive

Thursday, October 3, 2019

The acting Director-General of Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Phumla Williams, has called for government departments to be performance audited when it comes to women empowerment and gender sensitive responsiveness.

SA releases 3rd biodiversity report

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy has launched the third National Biodiversity Assessment (NBA), which is a scientific reflection of the state of the country’s biodiversity.

Arms of State must work together to fight GBV

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Addressing South Africa's crisis of gender-based violence and sexual offences requires an integrated approach by all key stakeholders, says Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.

SA, Nigeria stand firm against violence

Thursday, October 3, 2019

South Africa and Nigeria have reiterated their condemnation of the recent spate of violent attacks in South Africa against foreign nationals.

1.3 million incidents of housebreaking in 2018/19

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Victims of crime in South Africa are apathetic to report their ordeals to police, the 2018/19 Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey (Victims of Crime) report has suggested.

Arts Minister encourages reading in home language

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has emphasised the importance for every South African school child to have access to literature in their home language.

Government closes Public Service Month in Mpumalanga

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Government will on Friday conclude the Integrated Government Wide Public Service Month (IGW- PSM) in the Mbombela Local Municipality in Mpumalanga with an engagement with public servants from various departments in the province.