Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education in Parliament, said it has noted the signing of the proclamation by President Cyril Ramaphosa, that permits the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of mismanagement of funds and corruption within the National Skills Fund (NSF). The committee is adamant that the NSF has not been fulfilling its goal of supporting and advancing projects aimed to skill young people, through training, scholarships or learnership programmes amongst others. According to the committee chairperson, Tebogo Letsie, the proclamation is behind schedule. “We welcome the long-overdue Proclamation 253 of 2025, which grants the SIU authority to…
As the Easter holidays approach, the Department of Tourism has urged travellers to exercise caution and apply personal safety tips, as they prepare to explore some of the country’s top tourist attraction sites. The Department says it has more than 10 000 certified tourist guides, who are on standby to help travellers get the best experience the country has to offer where tourism is concerned. However, it sought to recommend safety measures that citizens and potential tourists can apply. “Update the GPS App on your mobile device to accurately navigate through our country. Be extra vigilant for stop signs which can…
Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube used her keynote address at the Uyinene Mrwetyana Memorial Lecture held at the Kingswood College, Makhanada in the Eastern Cape, to make a call to action, for strengthened efforts towards the protection of children across the country. According to Gwarube, children are the most vulnerable and therefore implored on society to ensure their safety. In memory of Mrwetyana who was raped and murdered at a post office in Cape Town in 2019, Gwarube expressed concern that the tragedy she suffered, remains a reality for many other women and children in the country. ” Uyinene’s tragic…
As the deadline for the Chinese owner, ByteDance to sell social media video app, TikTok, draws closer, US President, Donal Trump is adamant that a deal will be reached ahead of the cutoff date. The deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok to a non-Chinese buyer or face a total ban from the US, was extended from January to 05 April 2025, which will be on Saturday. This past weekend Trump revealed to reporters that a significant amount of interest to buy the app has been shown. “We have a lot of potential buyers. There’s tremendous interest in TikTok. The decision will…
Postbank has given SASSA beneficiaries some reprieve, by extending the gold card migration to Postbank’s black cards within two months. The bank CEO Nikki Mbengashe made the announcement during a media briefing today in Pretoria, after the initial deadline expired on 20 March 2025. “As a bank that abides with applicable industry regulations, Postbank welcomes the determination of an extended period that beneficiaries can continue to use gold cards. This means that beneficiaries that have not yet replaced their SASSA gold cards with the new Postbank black cards can still use their SASSA gold card to access their grants only…
The commercial advert by global fast-food restaurant chain, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in the United Kingdom (UK), has rubbed people off the wrong way. The ad titled “Believe Pat 2: All Hail the Gravy” which debuted earlier this month, shows a teenager walking through a forest before he comes across a live chicken. A group of people carrying a huge golden egg towards what seems to be a gravy lake, appear out of nowhere to surround him. They then lead him to the lake, where he is dipped in, and comes out as a fried chicken. This was met with…
The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe has called for more awareness and investigative interventions into fake colleges across the country. She expressed concern about the dire consequences students face from obtaining qualifications from unregistered institutions. This emerged when she led a two-day bogus colleges awareness campaign in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal which is said to have the second-largest concentration of students after Gauteng. “Some of the learners are the only hope for their families. Their parents invest in their education so that their child can be qualified and have a successful career tomorrow. Now, if a learner…
South Africa continues to be the place to head to by international artists. Known for its diversity in music genres and an unmatched party spirit, more international artists are booking flights to get a taste of what Mzansi has to offer. Following the success of American singer Chris Brown’ sold out two-day concert at the FNB Stadium in December last year, American rapper Travis Scott has included Johannesburg in his Circus Maximus World Tour. He made the announcement through an Instagram post which indicated that the record-breaking tour would make its first stop in Johannesburg at the FNB Stadium on…
The Gauteng Department of Health has urged ex-mine workers to register for possible social security benefits and medical surveillance. This initiative, which is in partnership with the Medical Bureau for Occupational Diseases and other stakeholders, aims to trace the ex-miners who may qualify for pensions due to them. The Department’ spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba said phase one of the programme which will be rolled out across the province, will begin at the West Rand District due to an increased mining activity in the area. “The Department’s database shows that there are over 2 000 ex-mine workers in the West…
“We need to be honest, Zozibini Tunzi deserves a wealthy man like abo Patrice Motsepe not Katlego Sekhu who is a digital content producer at Khaya FM,” read the caption from the @joy_zelda account, when it posted a wedding picture of the couple. This follows the wedding announcement of former Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi, to businessman Luthando Bolowana. The two tied the knot at a private ceremony with family and friends last weekend and Mzansi was shocked by Tunzi’s ability to keep her life private, especially in a world where everything is posted on social media. However, apart from the…