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Gauteng education system under pressure despite gains – MEC Maile

Yesterday at 13:34 PM, via SAnews

Gauteng education system under pressure despite gains – MEC Maile

Gauteng MEC for Education, Lebogang Maile, has outlined persistent challenges facing the province’s education system, including overcrowding, infrastructure backlogs, weak learning outcomes and teacher shortages.

Speaking in a media briefing on Sunday, the Gauteng Department of Education said while significant...

Deputy Minister Letsike arrives in New York for ECOSOC Youth Forum

Yesterday at 13:09 PM, via SAnews

Deputy Minister Letsike arrives in New York for ECOSOC Youth Forum

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has arrived in New York to participate in the 2026 United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum.

In a statement on Sunday, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities said the...

Illegal border crossings drop as enforcement intensifies

Yesterday at 12:52 PM, via SAnews

Illegal border crossings drop as enforcement intensifies

Enhanced border enforcement measures during the 2026 Easter period have led to a 24% decline in illegal crossings, according to the Border Management Authority (BMA).

Presenting the operational report during a media briefing on Sunday in Pretoria, Commissioner Michael Masiapato said 4 763 travellers were intercepted while...

Travel surges by 21% during Easter peak period

Yesterday at 12:51 PM, via SAnews

Travel surges by 21% during Easter peak period

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has recorded a significant increase in cross-border travel during the 2026 Easter period, with more than 1.2 million travellers passing through South Africa’s ports of entry.

Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria on Sunday, BMA Commissioner Michael Masiapato said a total of 1 278 344...

Nine held for illegal harvesting attempt of marine resources in Robben Island

Yesterday at 09:55 AM, via SAnews

Nine held for illegal harvesting attempt of marine resources in Robben Island

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Minister, Willie Aucamp, has commended the arrest of nine suspects who allegedly attempted to illegally harvest marine resources within the Robben Island Marine Protected Area.    

In a statement on Saturday, the Minister confirmed that the...

Western Cape receives additional 50 000 FMD vaccine doses

Yesterday at 09:35 AM, via SAnews

Western Cape receives additional 50 000 FMD vaccine doses

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, together with the MEC of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the arrival of an additional 50 000 Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses in the province. 

In a joint statement on Sunday, Premier Winde said the province’s efforts to combat FMD...

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