Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola says despite a decrease in overcrowding at corrections centres, the system remains under pressure and projects to add more beds are near completion.He said this when he tabled the department’s bu…
One year of learning lost to COVID-19 – researchers
Despite efforts to implement recovery plans, researchers have found that there has been a loss of one year of learning in as far as reading is concerned, Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, said on Wednesday.Motshega was addressing a mini-plenar…
Robust industrial capacity, dynamism needed for SA firms to grow
South Africa can play a more prominent role in the world of regional production hubs by focusing on improving the dynamism and capacity of its industrial base, says Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel.Presenting the department’s 202…
A step closer to specialised sector-based curriculum
Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, says a specialist-subject curriculum, which will see learners enrolling for subjects such as agriculture and maritime, has been gazetted for public comment. The Minister said this when she tabled the departmen…
President Ramaphosa calls business to address financing of empowerment transactions
President Cyril Ramaphosa has challenged the Black Business Council (BBC) to work together with government to address the financing of empowerment transactions in the constrained economic environment, and the mobilisation of capital for black business …
Treasury to roll out gender-responsive budgeting strategy
In order to ensure that departments meet their target of including women in departmental planning, the National Treasury is expected to roll out the first phase of a strategy and roadmap for gender-responsive budgeting.Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, the Minis…