On Sunday, South Africa exceeded one million COVID-19 cases, with 1 004 413 cumulative cases reported by Health Minister Dr Zwelini Mkhize. 

Trying to decide where to study further? Well, Free State is home to excellent tertiary education offerings. Studying in Free State, you will be afforded a range of both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Here is a list of the Universities in Free State.

In response to criticism that the government has been too slow in securing vaccines for the country, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has briefed the public on his department's work over the last few months to buy and then distribute Covid-19 vaccines to two thirds of the country.  Although the first vaccines are scheduled to arrive sometime in the second quarter of the year, he is hopeful that this can be brought forward to February.

Starting college and being a first year student can be an exciting yet an undeniably overwhelming experience. The feeling of fear surrounded by excitement and anticipation is most commonly expected by many first year students. Many students adjust relatively well while others find it difficult to adjust being on their own in a completely new environment. 

In December, Minister Lindiwe Zulu responded to a written parliamentary Q&A regarding whether SASSA cards would be replaced after a security breach.