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Mashatile to convene Human Resource Development Council meeting

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his role as Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), will convene and chair a HRDC meeting on Thursday, 21 August 2025. 

The meeting will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

The HRDC is a multi-stakeholder advisory body that includes representatives from the government, business, labour and civil society. Its mandate is to advise government on issues related to developing the skills and human potential of all South Africans.

DSTI Deputy Minister launches SA’s first AI teaching robot

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, says that South Africa’s first artificial intelligence (AI) robot will enhance education in the country by enabling learners to reach their full potential.  

Gina was speaking in Durban on Tuesday at the launch of IRIS, the AI-powered, first-of-its-kind robot in South Africa, designed to redefine learning experiences in the country. 

Manamela appoints SETA administrators amid governance failures

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has appointed administrators to three Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) following persistent governance failures, which threatened the entities’ ability to deliver on their mandate.

Government hands over houses to KZN flood victims

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane, alongside KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Human Settlements and Transport Siboniso Duma and local municipalities' mayors, is leading a two-day programme to hand over homes to families affected by the 2022 floods.