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

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,

Johannesburg: The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has committed R21.1 billion in capital expenditure against an allocated budget of R11.6 billion for the 2024/25 financial year. According to South African Government News Agency, PRASA Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Hishaam Emeran stated that this expenditure underscores the agency’s

Cape town: The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced the names of five candidates it will recommend to President Cyril Ramaphosa to fill two vacancies at the Constitutional Court. This follows interviews conducted by the commission this week to fill vacancies at various courts across the country. According to South

Johannesburg: During the 2024/25 financial year, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) experienced a notable increase in passenger trips, reaching a total of 77 million, up from 39.4 million in the previous year. This growth reflects PRASA’s ongoing efforts to enhance its services and infrastructure. According to South

East london: The Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has implored all students and stakeholders to refrain from violence, intimidation and damage to property, following the escalating unrest at the University of Fort Hare, on Wednesday evening. According to South African Government News Agency, the Minister stated that