Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says improving school infrastructure is essential to raising the quality of education in South Africa. Gwarube says government must ensure that public funds are used effectively to improve learning conditions and create better opportunities for...
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has welcomed the General (Mining) Laws Amendment Bill, saying it could help tackle illegal mining and organised criminal syndicates. COSATU says illegal mining has become a national crisis, putting the lives of...
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has announced new measures to strengthen governance and leadership at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). The minister has appointed Advocate Richardt Tlou Ramashia as the interim chairperson of the NSFAS Board....
Eskom Limpopo is working to restore electricity after an unplanned outage at the Unin Munyamani Substation, where a breaker tripped following a fallen conductor. The outage is affecting residents in Mamotintane, Ga-Kama, Makeketela, Malahlela, Masealam and Ga-Motholo. Technical teams are...
A new digital centre was officially launched in Pretoria on 6 March 2026, to help grow technology and innovation in Africa. The centre, called the Africa Digital Transformation Centre, was launched by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies together...
This September, Limpopo has seen significant strides in technological innovation aimed at empowering its youth and communities. The University of Limpopo, in partnership with Samsung and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, expanded its Digital Innovation Lab (DIL). This...
South Africa has introduced Digital Literacy Day, led by the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA) in partnership with (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) UNESCO, to equip citizens with essential digital skills. The day is observed annually on the last...
