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President Jacob Zuma says he will soon make an announcement on the funding for higher education.

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Comprehensive Social Security has announced that government will fast-track the introduction of an integrated payment system for the payment of social grants.

A Commission of Inquiry into the tax administration and governance of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) will soon be established.

Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister John Jeffery says government, civil society and the courts owe it to victims of sexual offences to make sure the Sexual Offences Act is properly implemented.

President Jacob Zuma has reiterated government’s commitment to investing in infrastructure as a means of stimulating growth and creating jobs.

Consultation on the feasibility of free higher education and training are at an advanced stage, says the Presidency.

Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has encouraged pupils, who are sitting for their 2017 National Senior Certificate (NSC) final examinations, to remain focused on their studies.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says young people need to be given an enabling environment in order to access employment opportunities.

The youth and women of Ekurhuleni are set to benefit from a multimillion rand rail project, which is expected to start next year in the Gauteng city.

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula says an alleged assault by Deputy Minister of Higher Education Mduduzi Manana must be taken very seriously.