Sin Taxes increase
Smokers and drinkers will from Wednesday have to dig deeper into their pockets for cigarettes and alcohol.
Government to take up equity in SEZs
The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is planning to take up equity in the country’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs), says Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Fikile Majola.
Mpumalanga builds seven new schools
The Mpumalanga Provincial Government will commence with the construction of seven new schools in five fast-growing towns.
No registration fees for NSFAS qualifying students
Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister, Blade Nzimande, says all National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) qualifying students do not have to pay upfront registration fees at universities or colleges.
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NSFAS employees arrested for fraud
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed and welcomed the arrest of three employees following allegations of fraud relating to student allowances.
Women empowerment key to breaking abuse of cycle
The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, says every effort must be made to empower women economically as part of ending abuse and gender inequality.
Lamola increases access to justice this Mandela Month
Ronald Lamola swapped his Justice Minister hat for that of call centre agent on Wednesday to assist members of the public at Legal Aid South Africa's call centre in Johannesburg.
Unemployment rate rises
South Africa’s unemployment rate has risen to 29% during the second quarter of 2019, according to figures released by Statistician General Risenga Maluleke.
Government condemns vandalism during Tshwane strike
Government has reiterated its condemnation of any form of violence and intimidation during the strike by bus drivers in the City of Tshwane.
Eskom urges communities to stop illegal connections
Eskom is appealing to communities to stop illegal connections as it continues to experience an increasing number of repeated equipment failures in most areas.