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Day: February 13, 2025

NRF and FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Extend Support for Black Academics

Pretoria: The National Research Foundation (NRF) has announced the renewal of its partnership with the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation (FREF), aimed at deepening transformation in the country’s academic cohort. The Black Academics Advancement Programme (BAAP) is designed to support the development of Black South African academics and academics with disabilities to

President Ramaphosa Issues Rallying Call for Unity

Cape Town: President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a call to action, urging political parties, civil society groups, and citizens to unite and support the government in building an inclusive, equal, and fair South Africa. The President was responding to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) Debate held in Parliament

PRASA Launches Special Train Service for Rugby Game in Johannesburg

Johannesburg: The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced a dedicated train service to accommodate rugby fans attending the Emirates Lions vs DHL Stormers game at the Emirates Airline Park (Ellis Park Stadium) in Johannesburg this weekend. According to South African Government News Agency, this special service will

South Africa Takes Center Stage at Havana International Book Fair

Havana: South Africa will be showcased as the guest of honour at the 33rd Havana International Book Fair in Cuba, which begins today. The fair is celebrated as the largest cultural festival on the island and attracts the highest attendance in Cuba. According to South African Government News Agency, the

Motsoaledi Commends Plans to Move NHI Forward in 2025

Cape Town: Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has praised President Cyril Ramaphosa for announcing that South Africa will continue its plans to establish the National Health Insurance (NHI) this year. ‘Mr President, in your State of the Nation Address (SONA) last week, you confronted critics and doomsayers by saying something

Government Calls National Convention for Khoi-San Leaders

Pretoria: The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, is organising a significant national convention for Khoi-San leaders. This convention aims to address and find enduring solutions to the challenges the leaders have highlighted, including issues related to the recognition of Khoi-San communities. According to South African

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