R17million skills programme to empower youth
A newly launched R17 million skills programme is expected to enhance the employability of people, especially the youth, from poor backgrounds and those that are referred to as the missing middle.
President Zuma calls for calm
President Jacob Zuma has strongly condemned acts of violence between South African citizens and non-nationals.
Tax system must be "redistributive"
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says the South African tax system has to be redistributive if the country is to usher in radical socio-economic transformation.
Metro FM awards set to dazzle
The 16th Metro FM Music Awards (MMA16) promises to be nothing short of spectacular with a dazzling world-class live broadcast.
National Senior Certificate supplementary exams underway
The Department of Basic Education says the first day of National Senior Certificate (NSC) 2017 supplementary examinations proceeded smoothly without any glitches.
Heads to roll over unissued TVET certificates
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has called for disciplinary measures against the officials responsible for delays in issuing certificates to students who have graduated from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.
Skills, job opportunities for Gauteng youth
Gauteng government partnerships will provide thousands of young people with training and job opportunities while empowering them with the relevant skills needed in the job market.
- gauteng government
- massive open online varsity (moov)
- tshepo 500 000
- business process outsourcing sector
- gauteng@work
- state of the province address
- expanded public works programme (epwp)
- community works programme
- gauteng premier
- david makhura
- buddibox
- national youth development agency
- coca cola sa
- harambee youth employment accelerator
- skills development
- job opportunities
South African Revenue Service confiscates 271kg of cocaine
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) on Saturday confiscated 271kg of cocaine with a street value of R78 million at OR Tambo International Airport – one of the biggest cocaine busts ever.
National Student Financial Aid Scheme receives 161 938 student applications
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received a total 161 938 applications from students seeking funding for 2017 in universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges across the country.
Parly committee gives new NSFAS model the nod
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training says it is satisfied with the student-centred model introduced by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for funding applications.