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Madiba inaugurated to lead SA

On 10 May 1994 South Africans witnessed Nelson Mandela being sworn in as the country’s first black president.

This triumphant moment in history was preceded by the first national democratic elections on 27 April 1994, in which 22 million South Africans cast their votes for the first time.

The majority chose former President Mandela and the African National Congress to lead the country, with the party winning 253 of 400 seats.

Sport, Arts and Culture

A new library in the east of Johannesburg has been welcomed by the community.

Sport, Arts and Culture

Sophiatown was a legendary cultural hub and the epicentre of politics, jazz and blues.

Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor says government has invested an additional R7.166 billion to fund bursaries for children of poor and working class families entering universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges in 2018.

Mosquitoes may hitchhike in vehicles returning from malaria areas and transmit the infection to non-travellers, which is so-called “suitcase malaria”.

If you been in a malaria risk area in the past 10 days to three weeks and are experiencing flu-like symptoms, the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) is advising that you seek medical attention.

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has emphasised the importance of partnerships between mining companies, labour, as well as communities, in order for mining to be sustainable.

Speaking at the first provincial Mining Indaba taking place in Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal, Minister Mantashe indicated that the partnerships would ensure that the country realises its objective of a meaningfully transformed, competitive and growing mining sector.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised Team South Africa’s achievements at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast of Australia.

The team returned to South Africa after a fierce competition which saw them winning 37 medals in total: 13 gold, 11 silver and 13 bronze across a broad range of sporting codes.

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has successfully registered 100 000 learners on its new online application system which went live today.

Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi confirmed this in a tweet and thanked parents for adhering to his department’s call.

Parents were urged to logon to www.gdeadmissions.gov.za when applying for children who will be in grade 1 and 8 in 2019.

Dr Zola Skweyiya will receive a Category 1 Special Official Funeral he will be buried on Saturday, 21 April 2018.

An Official Memorial Service for Former Minister and struggle hero Dr Zola Skweyiya will take place on Wednesday, 18 April 2018.

The venue and time of the memorial will be announced soon.