Crime statistics for the 2013/14

Crime statistics for the 2013/14

The South African Police Service (SAPS) today released the crime statistics for the 2013/14 financial year, which show a range of increases and decreases in certain crime categories. Aggravating Circumstances For the year under review, there was an increase in murder,...
Houses built by women, for women

Houses built by women, for women

About 17 600 houses are expected to be built for women beneficiaries across the country, starting from Women’s Day, 9 August. Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said 1 956 houses will be built in each province as of August. “We are done with building two...
University attendance low among blacks

University attendance low among blacks

University attendance for black South Africans remains low, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Wednesday. “Blacks don’t participate in universities to the same extent as whites and Indians. There’s just a too small number of blacks,” Statistician General Pali...
SAMSA Canoeists take silver

SAMSA Canoeists take silver

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) Canoeists have received silver medals for finishing 15th at the Dusi Marathon in Durban. Mhlonishwa Hlongwane and Nqobile Makhanya, part of the SAMSA Change Life Academy entrants, made it in 2:57 minutes on Saturday....
14000 new teachers by 2014

14000 new teachers by 2014

Siyabuswa – The South African Government is on a drive to produce more than 14 000 teachers by 2014. Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande made the announcement at the official launch of the New Teachers Education Programme in Mpumalanga on...