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Scam targets prospective teachers

Sunday, January 4, 2026

With schools set to reopen for the new academic year, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has issued a warning about a scam targeting new, unemployed and substitute teachers.

Accelerating the rollout of free Wi-Fi

Thursday, December 11, 2025

The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has emphasised the importance of ensuring that all South Africans have access to reliable internet connectivity.

EC Agriculture hands over working tools to empower women and youth

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture Nonceba Kontsiwe has handed over working tools aimed at strengthening the local economy through increased food production and expanded opportunities in arts, crafts, and clothing manufacturing.

Ward boundaries finalised ahead of local elections

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has urged all citizens, including traditional leaders, councillors, political parties, and civil society, to support the integration of new wards and ensure that any objections or adjustments are submitted through lawful processes.

SIU conducts search and seizure in TERS investigation

Thursday, December 11, 2025

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) together with police specialised units, the Hawks and the Tactical Response Team (TRT) are conducting search and seizure operations across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as part of an investigation into the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s (UIF) COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS).

W Cape Education warns of scam targeting unemployed teachers

Thursday, December 11, 2025

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has issued an alert about a scam targeting new, unemployed, and substitute teachers, misleading them into believing they have been selected for permanent teaching positions and then asking for payment under false pretences.

Call to include climate adaptation in budgets

Thursday, December 11, 2025

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has called on African leaders to mainstream climate change adaptation and resilience across their planning and budgets.