Umalusi CEO Dr. Mafu Rakometsi has announced that the Education Quality Assurance Council will no longer oversee the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) examinations or issue certificates to successful candidates. Speaking at a media briefing on Wednesday, Rakometsi confirmed that Umalusi is fully prepared for the 2025 end-of-year national examinations, which are scheduled to begin on…
The Department of Social Development has welcomed the newly introduced Children’s Amendment Bill of 2025, a comprehensive legislative update designed to close existing legal gaps, align the Children’s Act with recent court rulings, and significantly enhance measures to protect children from violence, neglect, and exploitation. The Bill reinforces the constitutional rights of children to safety,…
In celebration of Dr Tlou Cholo’s enduring legacy, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), in partnership with the Tlou Cholo Foundation, hosted the 4th Annual Dr Tlou Cholo Legacy Lecture and The Fatherland Musical at the South African State Theatre. The event was held under the poignant theme, “Lessons of the Tlou Cholo Generation: Have They…
PRETORIA – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has launched a significant offensive against fraud and corruption, resulting in the arrest of officials and money lenders and the opening of 23 criminal cases, while simultaneously reporting a year of exceptional financial and service delivery performance. The agency’s intensified anti-corruption drive led to coordinated arrests across…
The African National Congress (ANC) has unveiled a 10-point economic action plan aimed at reviving South Africa’s economy, drawing mixed reactions from analysts and business leaders. The plan was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa following the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which concluded yesterday in Boksburg. This announcement comes amid growing calls for government-led…
In the bustling township of Soshanguve, just outside the Tshwane University of Technology South Campus main gate, sits a humble street food stall. Known for its pap, hardbody chicken, chicken feet, tripe, and beef bones, it has become a daily stop for students, taxi drivers, and workers alike. Everyone knows this first stall at the…
