Minister announces appointment of National Education and Training Council Members

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has officially announced the appointment of members to the National Education and Training Council (NETC), marking a significant step in shaping the future of South Africa’s basic education system. 

Speaking at the announcement briefing in Pretoria, the Minister...

‘Safety, dignity and futures’ of SA youth are not for sale

Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD), Andries Nel, has called for a united approach to fight human trafficking and the exploitation of young women.

This after the circulation of social media videos – through prominent South African influencers – of controversial and possibly illegal job...

Mashatile to launch Just Energy Transition initiatives in Johannesburg

In his role as Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will officially launch the Just Energy Transition (JET) Skills Desk, the National JET Skills Advisory Forum and the Multi-Donor Initiative (MDI). 

This event will take place on Friday, 29 August 2025, at the...

Over 18000 arrested in police operations 

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 18 634 suspects over the past week – signaling reaffirmation of public safety and the rule of law.Among those arrested were 3 087 wanted individuals linked to serious and violent crimes, including murder, rape, hijacking and armed robbery. According to the police, 131 suspects were...

Deputy Minister Gina to address SA-Tunisia Women’s Day celebration

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, will deliver the keynote address at the South Africa-Tunisia Women’s Day celebration in Pretoria on Thursday.

This event, hosted by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) — in collaboration with the Embassy of Tunisia —...

DCS to lead overdose and drug awareness day in Limpopo

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is expected to host the annual International Overdose Awareness Day on Friday.

The event will be held in partnership with the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) Limpopo at Mmakgabo Secondary School in that province.

“This year’s event is...

Case against controversial businessman, Matlala, postponed

The attempted murder case against controversial businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala has been postponed in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority, Matlala, as well as four co-accused, including his wife, are facing a raft of charges relating to a shooting incident in Sandton in...

Mpumalanga makes final call for learner admission for 2026 academic year

The Mpumalanga Department of Education has reminded all parents and guardians that only three days remain before the deadline for the admission of learners into schools for the 2026 academic year.

Parents are urged to make use of the remaining days to register their children before the deadline of 31 August...

Panel calls on women to support each other 

A panel session has called on women not only to support each other, but to embrace innovation and safeguard the truth in an era defined by artificial intelligence (AI) and digital disruption.Hosted by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in partnership with Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) on Tuesday, the Women...

Adoption of AI can transform government communications

While artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the way government communicates with its citizenry, its adoption must be ethical, inclusive, and rooted in African realities.This is according to the Head of Digital Communications in the Presidency, Athi Geleba, who was speaking at the annual Women in Media and...

A woman and her son died after they were shot in a house robbery in Barberton, Mpumalanga, on Monday.