# Higher Education and Training minister, Buti Manamela, has announced plans to expand the national open learning system through online TVET and Community Education and Training programmes. Delivering his department’s budget vote in Parliament, Manamela said the initiative will make education more accessible by reducing travel barriers for students. He revealed plans for digital career […]
# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the party is united and focused on fixing local government ahead of upcoming municipal elections. Speaking after the National Executive Committee meeting, Mbalula said the party had adopted plans to improve struggling municipalities, accelerate infrastructure delivery and address water shortages. He says the ANC is also intensifying efforts to […]
# The National Treasury’s Jobs Fund has opened its13th funding round aimed at creating sustainable employment opportunities across South Africa. Jobs Fund head Najwah Allie-Edries says the initiative will focus on the green and informal economy under the theme “Catalysing demand-led growth.” Since 2011, the Jobs Fund has committed more than 7.7-billion-rand to projects supporting […]
# The Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Palm Ridge has postponed the fraud and theft case involving South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan and co-accused to 27 August 2026. This will allow the defence to respond to the State’s legal arguments regarding alleged delays in finalising the matter. The accused, including Jordaan, former […]
# Soccer: Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has urged the Premier League’s leadership to review the calendar, warning a congested fixture schedule is hurting clubs competing in Africa and increasing injury risks for players. This follow Sundowns’ CAF Champions League triumph after a 1-all draw against AS FAR in Morocco secured a 2-1 aggregate […]
# Higher Education and Training minister, Buti Manamela, says the department’s budget aims to ensure education leads to employment opportunities. Addressing Parliament, Manamela said too many graduates struggle to transition into work, while employers continue reporting skills shortages. He stressed the need to improve the effectiveness of skills levies as industry and government play a […]
# Higher Education and Training minister Buti Manamela says government remains focused on growth, job creation and reducing poverty through education and skills development. Delivering his department’s budget vote in Parliament, Manamela outlined plans to overhaul the skills system through a dual training model linking classroom learning with workplace experience. He also emphasised strengthening TVET […]
# French media giant Canal-Ploes is aggressively cutting costs at MultiChoice as DStv continues losing subscribers across Africa. It confirmed it will list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange next month following its acquisition of MultiChoice. The company has already shut down Showmax and offered voluntary severance packages to staff. Analysts say Canal-Ploes is restructuring the […]
# Grain South Africa and South African Cereals and Oilseeds Trade Association have taken legal steps over delays in implementing revised wheat import tariffs. The industry bodies say they have waited nearly two years for the government to finalise changes aimed at protecting local wheat producers from subsidised global imports. Lawyers have given authorities until […]
