Umalusi has awarded accreditation certificates to deserving private education institutions in recognition of their compliance to its rigid accreditation standards.In line with its legislative mandate as the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, Umalusi hosted an Accreditation Forum and Certificate Presentation ceremony to award … [Read more...] about Umalusi awards accreditation certificates
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Treasury reacts to S&P’s action to downgrade SA’s credit rating outlook
Government says it notes S&P Global's decision to revise South Africa’s credit rating outlook to stable from positive on Wednesday evening.According to S&P, economic growth in South Africa is facing increasing pressure from infrastructure constraints, particularly severe electricity shortages. In reaction, Treasury said, reforms to address infrastructure shortfalls and … [Read more...] about Treasury reacts to S&P’s action to downgrade SA’s credit rating outlook
GBV interventions at higher learning institutions yields positive results
Anti-gender-based violence interventions have yielded positive results at higher learning institutions with over 700 000 students currently linked to health, wellness and psychosocial support and care services.This has been made possible through HIGHER HEALTH’s toll-free helpline 24/7 toll-free crisis helpline 0800 36 36 36. This was highlighted by Higher Education, Science and … [Read more...] about GBV interventions at higher learning institutions yields positive results
SA makes progress towards gender equality but more still needs to be done: Pandor
Despite some progress towards gender equity, Minister Naledi Pandor says that “terrible levels” of gender inequality and brutal repression of women and girls still exist in South Africa.“Gender-based violence and femicide have been described as a pandemic by President Ramaphosa,” the International Relations and Cooperation Minister said on Wednesday. Pandor said during the … [Read more...] about SA makes progress towards gender equality but more still needs to be done: Pandor
SIU obtains freezing order in State land case
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), together with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU), has obtained an order to freeze an agricultural holding and farm worth some R53 million.In a joint statement, the law enforcement agencies said the property was allegedly fraudulently transferred to individuals and entities. “The order follows an … [Read more...] about SIU obtains freezing order in State land case
