UNISA TO CONFER HONORARY DOCTORATE ON RESPECTED PROPERTY MOGUL AND PIONEER, MIKE NKUNA
The University of South Africa (Unisa) will confer the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on respected property mogul and “pioneer of township and rural commercial and retail property development, Khazamula Michael (Mike) Nkuna at a graduation ceremony to be held at its Muckleneuk Campus on Friday, 18 October 2024. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy […]
MULTILINGUALISM IN EDUCATION IS OUR STRENGTH
Gender activist and author Rita Mae Brown once exquisitely said: “Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.” The conversation around language has been a deeply contested one, since President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill, […]
SCOPA NOTES IMPROVEMENTS AT PRASA DESPITE CHALLENGES
Parliament, Friday, 11 October 2024 – Following an all-day oversight visit to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) has noted the improvements in its operations, governance and fin of rail infrastructure at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). SCOPA is cautiously optimistic that PRASA […]
PRESIDENCY MOURNS KILLING OF EASTERN CAPE COMMUNITY PATROLLERS
President Cyril Ramaphosa is saddened by the killing of six community patrollers in Tina Falls/Godini near Qumbu in the Eastern Cape late on Sunday night, 06 October 2024. The patrollers were reportedly preparing for duty at their base at Lugongozo Senior Secondary School when attackers struck with an assortment of firearms. Six patrollers lost their […]
BRIEFING ON THE THIRD PLENARY SESSION OF THE 20TH CENTRAL COMMITEE OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF CHINA
This week, China’s Director of National Financial Regulatory Administration, Mr Li Yunze, addressed the media and key stakeholders at a briefing in Pretoria. It was his first visit to SA. Below is his address in full: “Distinguished delegates of political parties, think-tanks and media, ladies and gentlemen, friends, good afternoon. Representing various fields and sectors, you are […]
CHRIS BROWN CONCERT IS STARK PROOF THAT THE SYSTEM PERPETUATES GBVF
This past week, there was seething contestation over the announcement of the December 2024 concert starring controversial international RnB star Chris Brown. This widespread outrage came about due to Brown’s history of violence against women, including his 2009 arrest for violently assaulting former girlfriend and fellow musician Rihanna. Since then, Brown has faced multiple assault […]
THE PRESIDENCY WISHES JEWISH COMMUNITY WELL OVER THE HIGH HOLY DAYS
President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes South Africa’s Jewish community a festive and mindful celebration of the high holy days, also known as Yamim Noraim or the Days of Awe, which began this week with Rosh Hashanah and will end next week with Yom Kippur. President Ramaphosa said: “The South African Jewish community forms an essential part […]
REMARKS BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA AT THE 24TH NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS
“Distinguished Guests, To all our esteemed educators present, and all educators across the length and breadth of South Africa, Good Morning. It is a great honour for me to be here and to be amongst the finest men and women of the teaching profession in our country. I congratulate the Department of Basic Education for […]
MINISTER KUBAYI TO LAUNCH THE RESEARCH STRATEGY AND THE URBAN OCTOBER MONTH
Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi will on Monday, 07 October 2024 launch the Human Settlements Research Strategy in Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni. The research strategy provides direction and identifies the long, medium, and short-term timelines of research activities. The objective of the launch is to set up partnerships with research institutions within the […]
MINISTER KUBAYI CONCLUDES VISIT TO FREE STATE ON A CAUTIONARY NOTE AND CALLS FOR ACTION
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi concluded her two-day visit to the Free State province today, October 4, 2024, with a call to action. She met with the Free State Provincial Department of Human Settlements and the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality to address pressing concerns including the slow pace of issuing title deeds, asbestos removal, and unblocking stalled projects. […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE CONCLUDES WORKING VISIT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM
Deputy President Paulus Mashatile has today, Friday 04 October 2024, concluded a successful working visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of the visit was to identify new trade and investment opportunities to grow the South African economy in partnership with the United Kingdom. Some of the areas of interest are linked to supporting Governments […]
SPEECH BY PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ON THE BICENTENARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE BASOTHO NATION AND THE 58TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
“Dumelang Basotho ba batle. It is an honour and a privilege to be invited to this auspicious occasion. I convey the well wishes of the people of South Africa to His Majesty and the people of Lesotho on the 58th anniversary of independence and the Bicentennial of the founding of this great nation in 1824. […]