President Cyril Ramaphosa is this afternoon visiting Nkomazi Local Municipality in Mpumalanga to assess the extent of the damage caused by the floods and the response of government.
Prospective students, who need guidance in accessing the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) system, are encouraged to make use of the Central Application Service (CAS).
Here is a comprehensive guide on how the CAS works: https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_documents/CAS_Learner%20Guide.pdf.
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed deep devastation following a tragic scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark on Monday morning, which claimed the lives of 13 learners.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the loss of life resulting from violent incidents on the Cape Flats over the weekend and a tragic collision involving a scholar transport vehicle near Vanderbijlpark on Monday morning.
Poorly functioning wastewater treatment plants and ongoing sewerage spillages continue to contribute significantly to water pollution in JB Marks Local Municipality in North West, prompting intervention by the national Department of Water and Sanitation.
The Department of Correctional Services has recorded a 94.4% pass rate for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams.
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has announced that it continues to support various flood-stricken communities by conducting rescue operations to evacuate people stranded in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has called on South African journalists and media to submit their entries for the 2026 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards competition.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of disruptive rainfall that could cause flooding in Limpopo.
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has dispatched the Emergency Housing Unit of the National Department of Human Settlements to disaster-affected areas in Limpopo and Mpumalanga following recent heavy rainfall.
