One person found dead in Broadwalk Urban Village fire in Midrand

One person found dead in Broadwalk Urban Village fire in Midrand

One person has been found dead in the aftermath of a fire at the Broadwalk Urban Village complex in Midrand, say Johannesburg emergency services officials.

Education budget cuts: Gwarube blames graft, SOE bailouts

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has briefed the media about overall budget shortfalls in education for the first time since controversy erupted over planned teacher cuts a few weeks ago.

Woman found dead in fire-ravaged Midrand apartment complex

The body was found “submerged under rubble and the roof that had collapsed during the fire”, Johannesburg emergency services said in an update on Wednesday afternoon.

Midrand apartment fire: Woman’s body discovered under pile of rubble and collapsed roof

Education budget cuts: Minister provides update on national crisis

Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube says her department, which is facing budget cuts, should receive a larger share of the national budget, ensuring that there are enough teachers, quality infrastructure, and adequate resources for every learner. Gwarube held a briefing on Wednesday, to provide an update on the crisis. BASIC EDUCATION MINISTER PROVIDES UPDATE ON BUDGET CUTS In August, the Western Cape Education Department said it faces a R…

Midrand fire: Woman found dead!

A woman's body was found in a Midrand complex after a fire left 130 families homeless.