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Economic recovery continues to improve steadily

Friday at 13:04 PM, via SAnews

Economic recovery continues to improve steadily

While government’s efforts to support economic recovery are gaining momentum, more need to be done to significantly reduce unemployment.

This is according to the Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa.

“South Africa is making progress, but more must be done to ensure economic recovery...

eThekwini Municipality calls for arts and culture grant-in-aid applications

Friday at 12:26 PM, via SAnews

eThekwini Municipality calls for arts and culture grant-in-aid applications

The eThekwini Municipality’s Recreation and Parks Directorate has invited registered and eligible non-profit organisations (NPOs), non-government organisations (NGOs) and non-profit companies (NPCs) in the performing arts and culture sectors to apply for Grant-In-Aid (GIA) funding for the 2025/26 financial...

Employment and Labour moves to close compliance gaps, expand worker protections

Friday at 11:46 AM, via SAnews

Employment and Labour moves to close compliance gaps, expand worker protections

The Department of Employment and Labour has taken decisive steps to strengthen worker protections and close long-standing compliance gaps across key sectors, including security, municipalities and the creative industries. 

In a statement on Thursday, the department said it has officially withdrawn the...

Employment and Labour moves to bolster worker protection

Friday at 11:46 AM, via SAnews

Employment and Labour moves to bolster worker protection

The Department of Employment and Labour has taken decisive steps to strengthen worker protection and close long-standing compliance gaps across key sectors, including security, municipalities and the creative industries. 

In a statement on Thursday, the department said it has officially withdrawn the 2003 Variation Notice that...

NSFAS approves funding for over 626 000 first-time applicants

Friday at 11:14 AM, via SAnews

NSFAS approves funding for over 626 000 first-time applicants

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has approved funding for 626 935 first-time applicants, while 427 144 continuing university students have met the progression criteria for support.

Briefing the media on the state of the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector and readiness for the 2026 academic...

SA to champion African water investment agenda at global talks in Dakar

Friday at 09:42 AM, via SAnews

SA to champion African water investment agenda at global talks in Dakar

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will represent South Africa at a high-level international meeting in Dakar, Senegal, as preparations intensify for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference.

The High-Level Preparatory Meeting, taking place from 26 – 27 January 2025, will set the direction for the...

Suspect appears in court for attempted bribery

Friday at 09:40 AM, via SAnews

Suspect appears in court for attempted bribery

A 22-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Pretoria North Magistrate Court this morning for attempting to bribe a senior Tshwane Metro Police official.

The suspect was arrested on Thursday by members of the Pretoria-based Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation (SCI) unit.

It is alleged that on 9 January 2026, a...

Computer laboratory links children to digital world

Friday at 09:10 AM, via SAnews

Computer laboratory links children to digital world

Home Affairs Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza on Thursday handed over a fully equipped computer laboratory to learners at the Umdlamfe Secondary School in Esikhawini, Richards Bay.

The hand over of the high-tech computer lab forms part of government’s Back-To-School Programme.

HONOR South Africa, which delivered the laptops, partnered...

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