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President Ramaphosa assesses flood damage, calls for stronger disaster response

President Cyril Ramaphosa says leadership must be visible and present when communities are in distress, as government intensifies its response to devastating floods that have led to loss of life, destroyed infrastructure, displaced families and disrupted schooling across several provinces.

The President...

DHET shifts to Central Application Service for 2026 academic year

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has announced that the Central Application Clearing House (CACH) will not be implemented for the 2026 academic year for the Class of 2025 and beyond.

In a statement issued on Monday, the department said the decision forms part of a broader reform of the...

Basic Education Minister saddened by fatal scholar transport accident

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has expressed deep sadness following a tragic motor vehicle accident that occurred on Monday morning, involving a vehicle transporting learners to school, in which several learners lost their lives.

The Minister extended her heartfelt condolences to the families, friends,...

President Ramaphosa visits flood-stricken areas in Mpumalanga

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. 

The President will commence the visit in Mjejana, Nkomazi Local Municipality, after 14h00 this afternoon. 

The National Disaster Management...

Central Application Service Guide: Helping prospective students to access higher education

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:...

MEC Chiloane devastated after scholar transport incident claims 13

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed his deep devastation, following a tragic scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark on Monday morning, which claimed the lives of 13 learners. 

Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred at approximately 7am when a private scholar transport vehicle...

President mourns deaths in Cape flats violence and scholar transport crash

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 in a tragic collision involving a scholar transport vehicle, near Vanderbijlpark, on Monday morning. 

At least 26 people were killed in incidents of violence on...

Government intervenes over sewer crisis in JB Marks Municipality

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. 

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo on Friday,...