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Government calls on private sector to drive skills revolution through partnerships

Friday, April 17, 2026

Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has called on business, labour, civil society and government to work together to transform the country’s skills base, create jobs, drive economic transformation, and build a capable state that can meet the demands of a changing workforce.

Eskom concludes wage agreement with employees

Friday, April 17, 2026

Eskom has concluded a three-year wage agreement following a Central Bargaining Forum (CBF) process which entails a 7% annual salary increase for workers.

Progress in national FMD vaccination drive

Friday, April 17, 2026

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says early data indicates that South Africa’s mass vaccination strategy against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is yielding positive results, with no new infections reported in already vaccinated herds.

SIU freezes director’s assets in UIF TERS fraud case

Friday, April 17, 2026

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained an order from the Special Tribunal freezing assets belonging to Nhlakanipho Mngomezulu after an investigation into the unlawful receipt of Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) funds.

Deputy Minister leads ID and voter registration drive

Friday, April 17, 2026

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Njabulo Nzuza will today lead an ID Campaign and high impact outreach programme in Escourt, in KwaZulu-Natal, aimed at bringing key government services closer to communities.

Necsa attracts global interest in Small Modular Reactor programme

Friday, April 17, 2026

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation SOC Ltd (Necsa) has attracted international and local interest in its planned Small Modular Reactor (SMR) demonstration project, following a compulsory briefing session held for prospective suppliers.