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  • Police "unapologetic" in fighting crime and criminality in the country
    Police "unapologetic" in fighting crime and criminality in the country Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, says the South African Police Service (SAPS) remains unapologetic in its decisive stance on fighting crime and criminality in the country. Addressing a media briefing on the successes of Operation Shanela in Pretoria this morning,… Read more »
  • Court orders "stolen land" to be transferred back to provincial department
    Court orders "stolen land" to be transferred back to provincial department The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a forfeiture order by the High Court of South Africa: Gauteng Division, in Pretoria, to the SIU and Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) linked to the fraudulent transfer of government land to private… Read more »
  • Pandor on working visit to Equatorial Guinea
    Pandor on working visit to Equatorial Guinea International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, is on a two-day working visit to Republic of Equatorial Guinea. On the first day of her working visit on Sunday, Minister Pandor held bilateral talks with her counterpart, H.E. Mr Simeon Oyono Esono Angue,… Read more »
  • Government activities for the week 06 - 10 May 2024
    Government activities for the week 06 - 10 May 2024 On Monday, 06 May, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertius Simmers together with the Executive Mayor will hand over 600 title deeds in the Overstrand Municipality. On Tuesday, 07 May, President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially open a new, purpose-built Department… Read more »
  • High-risk people encouraged to get flu vaccination
    High-risk people encouraged to get flu vaccination As South Africa enters the winter season, Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has encouraged the public, especially people at high risk of severe influenza, to visit their nearest public clinics or healthcare providers to get the flu vaccination. Nkomo-Ralehoko urged people,… Read more »
  • Administrator addresses alleged outstanding payments for private student accommodation
    Administrator addresses alleged outstanding payments for private student accommodation National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Administrator, Freeman Nomvalo, has assigned staff to urgently address concerns around the outstanding payments for private student accommodation.  This follows complaints brought to the Administrator’s attention regarding alleged outstanding payments for private student accommodation and… Read more »
  • Load shedding remains suspended
    Load shedding remains suspended Eskom says load shedding remains suspended due to the continued sustained improvement in generation performance and a 4 400MW reduction in unplanned outages. “Following the suspension for 39 consecutive days, load shedding remains suspended until further notice due to ongoing sustained improvements in generation performance. “Over… Read more »
  • IEC finalising preparations for voting abroad
    IEC finalising preparations for voting abroad The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says it is finalising preparations for the 78 092 South African citizens who applied to cast their special vote abroad.  Working with the Department of International Cooperation and Cooperation (DIRCO), the IEC said it has begun shipping… Read more »
  • IEC invites citizens to pray for peaceful elections
    IEC invites citizens to pray for peaceful elections The Electoral Commission (IEC) will today participate in a National Day of Prayer ahead of the 29 May 2024 National and Provincial Elections. Organised by the South African Council of Churches (SACC), the IEC has called on citizens to join the prayer… Read more »
  • Commission applauds border officials who refused bribe 
    Commission applauds border officials who refused bribe  The Public Service Commission (PSC) has praised officials from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) who refused to take a bribe at the Breitbridge port of entry.  The officials were offered R200 000 and R50 000… Read more »

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