Pretoria: The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has condemned the fake news suggesting changes to the reopening of public schools on Monday, 13 October 2025. ‘The Department of Basic Education notes with concern the circulation of fake news on social media and other unofficial platforms suggesting changes to the reopening

Pretoria: The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has moved to clarify the implementation of revised actuarial interest factors, which are used to calculate members’ benefits. According to South African Government News Agency, the GEPF implemented updated actuarial interest factors with effect from 1 October 2025. The factors are derived from

Kwambonambi: President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the eulogy at the funeral service of the late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa on Sunday. The Presidency announced that the service will be held on October 12, 2025, at Dondotha Stadium in KwaMbonambi, KwaZulu-Natal. According to South African Government News Agency, the late Ambassador Mthethwa,

Pretoria: The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has assured students at Free State and Fort Hare Universities that the department, the universities, and police are working to protect students and staff. Efforts are also underway to reopen Fort Hare University following violent protests at the Eastern Cape-based

Kwazulu-natal: While global energy talks at the final G20 Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) and Energy Transitions Ministerial Meetings ended inconclusively, a different, more urgent struggle was won – one affecting a young girl who, instead of studying after school, must trek for firewood. According to South African Government News

Midrand: Recent developments in global trade, which include tariff hikes, have underscored the urgent need for South Africa to diversify its markets. This also includes deepened value addition and expanded participation of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME), and historically disadvantaged enterprises in global and regional value chains. Against this

Pretoria: Science, technology, and innovation hold the key to shaping inclusive, just, and sustainable societies – and global leaders must recognise their transformative power, says Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation. Nzimande was speaking during his keynote address at the 9th Biennial Conference, held under the theme ‘Science, Technology, and

Kimberley: Government has condemned all forms of physical or verbal attacks directed at police officers or any law enforcement officers. ‘Such actions are not only criminal and punishable by law, but they also endanger the very individuals sworn to protect communities and uphold public safety,’ said Deputy Government spokesperson William