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PRASA opens accommodation facility for students

Thursday, October 16, 2025

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has opened a modern 700-bed facility that provides affordable and conveniently located housing for students in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

Labour inspections yield positive results

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Over 20 undocumented foreign nationals have been arrested following the Department of Employment and Labour’s blitz inspections in KwaZulu-Natal.

Strict conditions for providers offering NSC qualification

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

As part of efforts to safeguard the credibility and integrity of South Africa’s national examination system, Umalusi has outlined a set of non-negotiable requirements for online and distance learning providers offering the National Senior Certificate (NSC).

Manamela engages UFS amid student protests

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Following ongoing student protests, Higher Education and Training Minister, Buti Manamela, is engaging with the leadership and stakeholders at the University of the Free State (UFS) to protect the remainder of the 2025 academic year.

Condolences for former Kenyan Prime Minister 

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday extended his condolences to the government and people of Kenya following the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

Umalusi expresses confidence ahead of the 2025 final exams

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Quality assurance body, Umalusi, has expressed full confidence that the country’s examination system is ready for the conduct, administration and management of the 2025 end of year national examinations.

South Africa and China sign landmark agreement

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

South Africa and China have signed a historic stone fruit trade protocol, opening the Chinese market to five types of South African stone fruit — apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, and prunes.

Operation Shanela nets 17 553 suspects

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Weeklong Shanela II operations have led to the arrests of 17 553 suspects across the country, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said.