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Sport, Arts and Culture to host youth expo
Ahead of the commemoration of Youth Day, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture will on Monday, 15 June2026, host a Creative and Cultural Industries Youth Career Expo at the South African State Theatre in Pretoria.“The Creative and Cultural Industries Youth Career Expo is aimed at exposing young people to sustainable career pathways,...
Education experts say inequality remains the biggest challenge in the system.
Minister Meth elected Vice Chair of ILO group
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has been elected Vice Chairperson of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Government Group.“In a strong show of international confidence, Minister Meth was on Friday, 12 June 2026, overwhelmingly supported by all 187 ILO member states … elected Vice Chairperson of the ILO...
The over-loaded scholar transport they were travelling in caught fire and crashed into a rock
Fitch upgrades Eskom credit rating to B+
Eskom says it views Fitch Rating’s decision to upgrade its credit ratings, in line with the recent improvement in South Africa’s sovereign credit rating as continued recognition of the utility’s central role in the country’s energy system.
In a statement on Friday, the power utility announced that it had noted the decision to upgrade its...
The Committee updates on actioned outlined by Ramaphosa’s address on migration-related issues.
The committee will focus on government’s actions on migration outlined by Ramaphosa
Call for partnerships to tackle youth unemployment
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has called for stronger collaboration between government and the private sector to expand employment opportunities for young South Africans.Addressing the Youth Employment Service (YES) Strategy Session, held virtually on Friday, Mhlauli described youth unemployment as one of the...
Deputy Minister Mabe attends the Comrades Marathon
With Gerda Steyn and George Kusche having won the 2026 Comrades Marathon, Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, is set to attend the marathon’s prize-giving ceremony this afternoon.Steyn won the women’s Comrades while Kusche clinched the men’s marathon on Sunday.The Deputy Minister, who is attending the 99th...
The three victims allegedly arrived at the pharmacy to purchase masks.
Aucamp welcomes arrest of third suspect in Kruger Park murder case
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has commended the swift arrest of a third suspect in connection with the murder of two tourists in the northern region of the Kruger National Park last month.The suspect was arrested on Friday, 12 June 2026, in Zimbabwe through cross border...
NSFAS, SIU welcome ruling on student funding payment contracts
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) have welcomed a judgment by the Western Cape High Court declaring procurement processes and service agreements related to the student funding payment system unlawful and invalid.The ruling was delivered in the matter of eZaga...
Minister promotes SA tourism offering in Mexico
As part of efforts to expand market access and streamline travel through digital innovation, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has met with Mexico’s Vice Secretary of Tourism, Dr Nathalie Desplas Puel, and the Secretary of Tourism of Mexico City, Alejandra Frausto, to showcase South Africa’s tourism offering.“During the opening...
Sibiya leads joint compliance blitz in Tshwane
Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Jomo Sibiya has led a multidisciplinary high-impact inspection blitz targeting labour law violations, immigration non-compliance, and related criminal activities in Tshwane.Conducted on Friday, the inspection formed part of government’s intensified enforcement strategy following resolutions of...
Kusch has produced a superb performance to claim his maiden Comrades title
Two suspects in Hoedspruit arrested for being in possession of dagga worth over a million
The Special Official Memorial Service is taking place at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in KwaMhlanga
Nelson Mandela Bay adopts budget focused on infrastructure renewal
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has adopted a budget that directs the largest share of infrastructure investment towards communities facing the most significant service delivery backlogs and infrastructure challenges.The budget prioritises investments in improving water security, upgrading sanitation...
Mitchell was reacting to the ANC claim that the WC Constitution Amendment Bill had been withdrawn
PSA is proposing a hybrid work from home model for South Africa’s public sector
Call for protection of rights of people with albinism
The Gauteng Department of Social Development has called for the stronger protection, dignity, and equal treatment of persons with albinism. This as Saturday, 13 June, marked International Albinism Day. “Persons with albinism must be protected, respected, and treated with dignity. As government, we continue to work with...