Pretoria: The introduction of the Older Persons Amendment Bill highlights the South African government’s commitment to ensuring the safety of all citizens, including the elderly. The Bill, which amends the Older Person’s Act of 2006, aims to enhance the protection, care, and services provided to older individuals. According to South

Kwazulu-natal: Over 20 undocumented foreign nationals have been arrested following the Department of Employment and Labour’s blitz inspections in KwaZulu-Natal. According to South African Government News Agency, the multi-departmental inspections, spearheaded by Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya, were conducted in collaboration with Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza of the Department of Home

Pretoria: As part of efforts to safeguard the credibility and integrity of South Africa’s national examination system, Umalusi has outlined a set of non-negotiable requirements for online and distance learning providers offering the National Senior Certificate (NSC). According to South African Government News Agency, Umalusi Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr.

Bloemfontein: Following ongoing student protests, Higher Education and Training Minister, Buti Manamela, is engaging with the leadership and stakeholders at the University of the Free State (UFS) to protect the remainder of the 2025 academic year. The protest started after the university announced its decision to discontinue provisional registration from

Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday extended his condolences to the government and people of Kenya following the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. ‘The nation of Kenya and our continent have lost a patriotic and selfless leader whom I knew and worked with as a friend and brother,’

Pretoria: Quality assurance body, Umalusi, has expressed full confidence that the country’s examination system is ready for the conduct, administration, and management of the 2025 end-of-year national examinations. Umalusi Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mafu Rakometsi, stated that while an audit had identified some areas of concern, these were not systemic

Shanghai: South Africa and China have signed a historic stone fruit trade protocol, opening the Chinese market to five types of South African stone fruit – apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, and prunes. The agreement was signed in Shanghai by Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Minister Sun Meijun of China’s General

Pretoria: Weeklong Shanela II operations have led to the arrests of 17,553 suspects across the country, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said. According to South African Government News Agency, the success marks a significant stride in the fight against crime and restoration of public safety ahead of the festive