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Primary school learners will this year be introduced to the world of coding and robotics from Grade R to three. This was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa when sharing his plans for the year during the State of the Nation Address held recently in Parliament. 

Clinics built as part of preparations for the launch of the National Health Insurance (NHI) are already making a difference in the lives of community members around the country. 

NHI pilot projects have been rolled out in 11 health districts countrywide and the Minister of Health has met with over 15 000 stakeholders.

A fundamental condition for a country’s growth and development is a healthy and productive population, with access to quality, affordable healthcare. 

This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered the State of the Nation Address in Cape Town recently.

The United States Government has invited South Africans interested in pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree to apply for a Fulbright scholarship to study at any accredited tertiary institution in the United States.

The Fulbright Programme is the US Government’s flagship international educational exchange. It was established in 1946 to increase mutual understanding between the people of the US and other countries.

It currently operates in South Africa and more than 150 other countries worldwide.

An August 2019 report on urban safety, released by the South African Cities Network, recorded that Cape Town had the highest murder rate in the country, with 69 people killed per 100 000.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 in honour of Joseph Shabalala, the late founder of choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Shabalala passed away on 11 February 2020, following an extended illness at the age of 78-years.

The Special Official Funeral Category 2 entails ceremonial elements provided by the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Each year the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) encourages its members to review their healthcare needs and make the decision on whether they wish to remain on their current benefit option or choose to move to a different option.

Clever craftsmen are being taught how to use their talent to put bread on the table. 

The landmark MeerKAT Radio Telescope project in the Northern Cape is creating hundreds of work opportunities for community members, and now local craft producers are being brought on board too.

An Eastern Cape teenager is showing the country that despite its hot conditions, South Africa can produce skiing champions.