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Nzimande postpones fees announcement

Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has indefinitely postponed an announcement on university tuition fees.

Vuwani businesses slowly picking up
Friday 12 August 2016 15:12
Eskom says the strike has not affected operations at its power stations.
The marathon process started Thursday morning.
The commission was established by President Jacob Zuma in January to look into the feasibility of free education in the country.
Eskom says the strike has not affected operations at its power stations.
The marathon process started Thursday morning.
The commission was established by President Jacob Zuma in January to look into the feasibility of free education in the country.

South Africa

High Court explains Mvoko's court application dismissal

Friday 12 August 2016 17:22

The High Court in Johannesburg says it could not grant Vuyo Mvoko's application to be reinstated at the SABC because the public broadcaster's investigation is still underway.

Africa

The African Union called on the UN Security Council (UNMISS) to extend its UN Mission in South Sudan.
AU calls for investigation into ‘criminal acts’ in South Sudan

Friday 12 August 2016 11:52

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the AU, has called for investigations to be held into the criminal acts against civilians in South Sudan during the outbreak of the latest round of fighting.

World

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Sergei Ivanov at an event on June 2016.
Putin gets new right hand man as veteran chief of staff steps down

Friday 12 August 2016 13:40

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday appointed a low-profile former diplomat as his new Kremlin chief of staff, saying his long-time ally, Sergei Ivanov, had asked to step down.

Politics

DA Western Cape Mayor, Patricia de Lille, says all prties involved can now focus on service delivery.
DA coalition partners receive Mayoral positions in Karoo

Friday 12 August 2016 15:55

Members of three Democratic Alliance (DA) coalition partners have been offered the mayoral positions in three Karoo municipalities.

Business

NUM, Eskom reach wage agreement

Friday 12 August 2016 17:35

NUM has urged Eskom not to take any disciplinary actions against its striking members in the spirit of building a broken relationship between the two parties.

Science

“SODIS” cleaned water is changing lives in Kenya

Friday 12 August 2016 17:20

Scientists are betting on the sun to help reduce waterborne related deaths in developing countries and the technique that they are championing- SODIS-is already benefitting thousands of Kenyans.

Lifestyle

Rihanna to receive MTV's lifetime achievement award

Friday 12 August 2016 16:05

Rihanna will receive MTV's lifetime achievement award at the August 28 Video Music Awards show.

Sport

Team South Africa during the Rio Olympics opening ceremony.
African athletes take centre stage on Day 1 of athletics

Friday 12 August 2016 14:54

African athletes will take centre stage when the athletics program begins at the Rio Olympics on Friday.

Opinion

The AU Assembly declared 2009-2018 the “African Youth Decade” and released an action plan to promote youth empowerment and development.
Political participation lags among African youth, especially women

Friday 12 August 2016 12:08

The African Youth Charter outlines young citizens’ rights and responsibilities, affirming that "youth are partners, assets and a prerequisite for sustainable development.

National Days 2016

South Africa celebrates many National Days under democracy.

SONA 2016

President Jacob Zuma delivered the State of the Nation Address on February 11, 2016. Click here for all the latest news, opinions and multimedia.

International Aids Conference

The city of Durban, SA, will host the 21st International Aids Conference, marking the forum's return to Africa after 16 years.

Moving from MDG to SDG

The UN member states met from 25 to 27 September 2015, in New York to adopt the Sustainable Development Goals. They emanate from the Millennium Development Goals.

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