Yesterday President Cyril  Ramaphosa led the launch of the Welisizwe Rural Bridges initiative in Umgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal Province. This collaborative effort between the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and the South African National Defence Force aimed to construct 96 bridges during the 2023/2024 financial year, as outlined in the 2023 State of the Nation Address . The Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme is poised for expansion, targeting the delivery of 96 bridges annually over a period of three years, with the South African National Defence Force showcasing its engineering expertise in bridge construction. These bridges are essential in addressing the challenges faced by citizens and children who previously navigated perilous rivers to access schools and essential social services.  President Cyril  Ramaphosa.

01 February 2024 - Midday News Bulletin

The Department of Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor has made an announcement to allocate nearly a billion rands for scrapping historical debts for National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funded students.

25 March 2019 -Midday News Bulletin

Cabinet has welcomed the release of the latest employment data from StatsSA, which confirm the growth in total employment during 2018. The Quarterly Employment Survey, one of two surveys conducted by StatsSA, showed that employment in the formal sector grew by 158 000 during the 12 months of 2018. During the last three months of last year, employment grew by 87 000. Acting GCIS Director-General Phumla Williams delivered more deliberations of cabinet following its meeting this week…

29 March 2019 - Afternoon News Bulletin

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed 13 members to the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities. The appointment of the Commission is for a period of five years.

24 June 2019 - Midday News bulletin

President Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by First Lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe, has arrived in Brazil's capital. The President is leading a high-level government delegation to the 11th BRICS Summit.

13 November 2019 - Midday News Bulletin

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01 February 2024 - Midday News Bulletin

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