Premier Job Mokgoro: North West Prov Budget Vote 2021/22

Office of the Premier - 2021/2022 Budget Vote speech by North West Premier, Prof Tebogo Job Mokgoro, delivered at the North West Provincial Legislature on Thursday, 03 June  2021Speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature, Honourable Basetsana Dantje,Deputy Speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature, Honourable Ntsetsao Motsumi,Honourable Members of…

Minister Thulas Nxesi on increase in youth unemployment

Employment and Labour Minister concerned by increase in youth unemployment which overshadows gains in some industriesWhile some industries have shown small employment gains such as the finance (215000), community (16 000), utilities (16 000), mining (12 000) and manufacturing (7 000, the overall picture is still a cause for concern with a large decrease…

AwezaMed app bridges the language divide

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has welcomed the development of an innovative language app that has the potential to save lives.The local mobile application, AwezaMed, is aimed at breaking down language barriers to improve safety protocols communication and other COVID-19 related information.  According to the department,…

Speaker Thandi Modise: Debate on Parliament Budget Vote 2020/21

Speech by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thandi Modise, on the occasion of the Policy Debate on Vote 2: Parliament 01 June 2021Deputy Speaker,House Chairperson,Honorable MembersTimes have changed. The daily slog has not necessarily changed – we are still dealing with poverty, inequality, and rising joblessness. Coronavirus pandemic…

Minister Angie Motshekga: Basic Education Dept Budget Vote 2021/22

Honourable Speaker / Deputy Speaker;Cabinet colleagues and Deputy Ministers present;Honourable Members;Distinguished Guests Ladies and Gentlemen;On behalf of the entire Basic Education Sector, we wish to thank the National Assembly for inviting us to table our 2021/22 budget at this 2021/22 Debate on Vote 16 – Basic Education. 2021/22 adjusted budget allocation,…

Youth encouraged to pursue science

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s (CSIR) Postdoctoral Researcher, Dr Advaita Singh, has encouraged the youth to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the CSIR.“The CSIR offers a number of opportunities for people whether it is to study at universities through bursaries or shadowing one of our scientists,”…

Minister Blade Nzimande: Science and Innovation Dept Budget Vote 2021/22

Budget Vote address by the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, MP, at the Old Assembly Chambers, Cape TownHonourable ChairpersonHonourable Members of ParliamentCabinet Colleagues presentDeputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Honourable Bhuti ManamelaMembers of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology, led…

Minister Ebrahim Patel on supporting local economic growth

Boosting Jobs and Growth through measured local industrial initiatives – Minister Calls on Black Businesses to Support Local IndustrySouth African growth and employment levels can be boosted significantly through a successful local industrial programme. This was said today by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel at  the…