President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated government’s “unwavering support" for the welfare and rights of people with disabilities. The President was delivering the opening remarks at the meeting of the Presidential Working Group on Disability at the Union Buildings on Tuesday morning. President Ramaphosa laid out the tangible steps that government will take to address shortcomings in how government deals with the challenges faced by people with disabilities. President Ramaphosa first, they will increase funding for disability-related programmes and services. This will include funding for education, training, employment and health care services for people with disabilities. Second, they will strengthen disability-related policies and legislation to ensure that they are effectively implemented. They will work with disability organisations and other stakeholders to develop and implement disability-inclusive policies and programmes that promote the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities.

14 March 2023 - Afternoon 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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14 March 2023 - Afternoon News Bulletin

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