Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has presided over a sod-turning ceremony to officially mark the commencement of the Modderfontein Road (K155) Upgrade Project, between the R25 and Pretoria Road in Edenvale.
The project forms part of the Department of Roads and Transport’s broader commitment to...
Children’s welfare remains at the heart of our work, Tolashe
Protecting and uplifting children remains at the heart of the Department of Social Development’s mandate, Minister Sisisi Tolashe told the Portfolio Committee on Social Development, in Parliament, on Wednesday.
The department presented its 2024/25 Annual Report, following a session that also included a briefing by the...
Social Development, SASSA and NDA work hard to enhance services
The Department of Social Development, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the National Development Agency (NDA) have been praised for the sector’s improved performance during the 2024/2025 financial year.
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe addressed the Portfolio Committee on Social Development...
PRASA invests R21.1 billion to revive rail infrastructure
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has deployed R21.1 billion in capital expenditure against an allocation of R11.6 billion in the 2024/25 financial year.
According to PRASA Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Hishaam Emeran this spending reflects the urgent priority the agency has placed on fleet renewal,...
JSC recommends five candidates for ConCourt appointment
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced the names of five candidates it will recommend to President Cyril Ramaphosa to fill two vacancies at the Constitutional Court.This follows interviews conducted by the commission this week to fill vacancies at various courts across the country.The five recommended candidates...
During the 2024/25 financial year, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) saw an increase in passenger trips to 77 million, a significant increase from the previous financial year total of 39.4 million.“Across every region, we have registered momentum. Gauteng delivered 40.7 million trips, the Western Cape 22.7 million,...
Minister Manamela calls for calm amid Fort Hare unrest
The Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has implored all students and stakeholders to refrain from violence, intimidation and damage to property, following the escalating unrest at the University of Fort Hare, on Wednesday evening.
In a statement on Wednesday evening, the Minister said that he has been in...
Despite the country’s relative wealth, South Africa has shockingly high levels of childhood malnutrition and stunting. Here is a small team that has made it their business to bring solutions to the table and get nutritious meals to the children of farm workers in the Western Cape.
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