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Africa not free until Western Sahara is decolonised

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

The SADC Ministers Solidarity Conference with Western Sahara will serve to remind the region that Africa will not be truly free until the last colony, the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, is decolonised, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.

Committee welcomes decision to settle NSFAS students' debt

Monday, March 25, 2019

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has welcomed the announcement by Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor of availing close to a billion rands for the purposes of settling the historic debt owed by students to universities.

Blocking of N3 condemned

Monday, March 25, 2019

Transport Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has condemned the blockade of the Cliffdale part of the N3 highway between Pietermaritzburg and Durban by some truck drivers this past weekend.

NAP a tool to combat racism, xenophobia

Monday, March 25, 2019

In its efforts to ramp up the fight against racism, xenophobia and discrimination, government has launched a tool to assist in combating these intolerances.

KZN to launch bulk buying programme

Monday, March 25, 2019

It’s all systems go for the launch of South Africa’s first bulk buying programme aimed at uplifting small businesses.

Major step for fight against femicide, GBV

Monday, March 25, 2019

This week will see another milestone in the fight against gender-based violence, with a declaration scheduled to be launched and the Booysens Magistrate Court set to open its doors of justice.

Bafana Bafana qualifies: Siyaya eEgypt!

Monday, March 25, 2019

Sports Minister Thokozile Xasa has congratulated Bafana Bafana for booking a seat to the 2019 African Cup of Nations Group (AFCON).

South Africa bids farewell to Cuban engineers

Monday, March 25, 2019

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete has bid farewell to 15 Cuban engineers after four years of service in the country’s water sector.

SA companies eye Ghana

Monday, March 25, 2019

South African companies partaking in an Outward Trade and Investment Mission (OTIM) that gets underway today in Ghana are keen to explore trade and investment opportunities in that country.

No load shedding

Monday, March 25, 2019

With the electricity system gradually improving, no load shedding is anticipated for this week, says Eskom.