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Nkabane announces appointment of new NSFAS board

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, has announced the appointment of the new board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

SIU, Transnet secure settlement agreements worth millions 

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and Transnet have signed multiple settlement agreements totalling over R31.4 million following a Special Tribunal order that set aside several unlawful contracts.

SA’s unemployment rate declines to 31.9%

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

South Africa’s official unemployment rate has dropped by 0.2 percentage points to 31.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024, down from 32.1% in the previous quarter.

Weather service issues weather warning

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an orange level 5 warning for disruptive rainfall over Gauteng, the North West and the north eastern parts of the Free State province.

R2.5m to promote food security in Madibeng

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

In a move to advance agricultural development and bolster small-scale farming in the North West, Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Madoda Sambatha, has officially handed over greenhouse tunnels worth R2.5 million to a local farm.

Government strongly condemns acts of dehumanisation

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says it strongly condemns the shocking and deeply disturbing acts of violence, torture and dehumanisation allegedly perpetrated at Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria, as depicted in widely circulated videos.