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Government, working with universities, is exploring various options to meet the commitment made by President Jacob Zuma of a zero percent increase in university fees in 2016, the Presidency said on Sunday.

Cabinet has welcomed the R20 million Enterprise Development Pilot Project that aims to revitalise the country’s industrial parks and support the integration of local economic development to bolster the small business sector.

The decision by President Jacob Zuma to establish a commission of inquiry to look at issues that have been raised by students of higher learning institutions has been welcomed by Cabinet.

Cassper Nyovest, the South African hip hop artist who was the first musician to fill the 20 000 seating capacity Dome in Northgate, Randburg without the assistance of an international act, has received praise from President Jacob Zuma.

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has applauded the decision by President Jacob Zuma to set up a task team to address funding challenges at tertiary institutions.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela has commended the Board, audit committee, management and the staff of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) for receiving a clean audit.

President Jacob Zuma has appointed Neo Momodu as a member of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) board for a period of three years, the Presidency said on Tuesday.

President Jacob Zuma and Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng have conveyed their condolences on the passing of retired Constitutional Court Judge Justice Thembile Skweyiya.

President Jacob Zuma will this evening wrap up a busy Youth Month by attending the opening ceremony of the national schools choral competition at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, says the Presidency.

Students have raised their concerns regarding access to financial aid and studying and living conditions at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) during a visit by President Jacob Zuma to the university’s Soshanguve campus.