Parliament’s education committees have commended the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the efforts put into ensuring that poor students are not excluded from attending university on the basis of financial need.

Friday, 21 October 2016 15:17

Road safety initiative empowers learners

Learners at the Isaac More Primary School in Atteridgeville were on Friday taught about the rules of the road as part of a “Safe Scholar” learner road safety initiative.

President Jacob Zuma says he is deeply saddened by the death of one of the Tshwane University of Technology student leaders, Lesego Benjamin Phehla.

Thursday, 20 October 2016 20:48

Galaxy Note7 Banned From All Flights

Samsung South Africa, in support of the global recall and banning of Galaxy Note7 devices from flights, is implementing a seamless and efficient exchange programme with exchange kiosks at major local airports.

Wednesday, 19 October 2016 15:08

Gauteng recruits over 3000 doctors, nurses

The Gauteng Department of Health has between January and August 2016 recruited 3 256 medical doctors and nurses in an effort to capacitate employees at public health facilities.

Wednesday, 19 October 2016 15:02

Matrics urged to focus on passing

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Youth Development and Administration Buti Manamela has wished all South African matriculants well in their final examinations.

The academic calendar is continuing at Wits University, despite several scuffles between a group of protesting students and police overnight.

Retired Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke says that while he supports Wits vice-chancellor Adam Habib's decision to resume with academic activity, the students’ calls for free education are legitimate and should be addressed by the state.

He appeared in court today on charges including malicious damage to property and assault.

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