The Minister of Department of Higher Education and Training , Dr Blade Ndzimande says the Trinity International Bible University is not a registered private higher education institution and not authorised to offer any qualifications, including honorary degrees. This comes after the institution awarded some of the country’s celebrities with honorary doctorates. Minister Nzimande said the Department of Higher Education and Training has written to Trinity International University before and warned them about continuing to operate illegally and for them to regularise their operations. He further said the department has also asked the Council on Higher Education (CHE) for guidance on how honorary qualifications should be offered, and by who.

22 April 2024 - 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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22 April 2024 - Afternoon News Bulletin

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