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SASSA's social grant contingency plan being presented to Cabinet

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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has a contingency plan to ensure that social grants are paid without any hiccups on 1 April 2018 in an event that the Constitutional Court does not extend the Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) contract by six months.

R57m for KZN small business sector

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Co-operatives and small business enterprises in KwaZulu-Natal will receive R57 million from the provincial Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA).

SARS seizes R400m worth of goods in blitz

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Close to R400 million has been netted through a string of seizures of illicit goods since the start of year, said the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

UN urged to act to improve outlook for rural women

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The Minister of Women in the Presidency, Bathabile Dlamini, says the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and UN member states have an obligation to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women.

Get your eyes tested and prevent glaucoma

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Regular eye tests can help you stop glaucoma in its tracks, says Gauteng Health MEC Dr Gwen Ramokgopa as the Health Department commemorates World Glaucoma Week.

Know your consumer rights

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With less than 24 hours left to mark World Consumer Rights Day, the National Credit Regulator (NCR) has dispensed sage advice for consumers.

High level team to resolve WSU impasse

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Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor has assigned a team of senior officials to Walter Sisulu University (WSU) to find a lasting solution to the ongoing protests taking place on the university’s campuses.

SA's top cop keeps fit to stay focused

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As a long distance runner who has taken part in 21- kilometre races, South Africa’s new National Commissioner of Police, General Kehla Sitole, knows the importance of endurance.

Reserve Bank launches SAFXC forum

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The Reserve Bank on Tuesday announced the establishment of the South African Foreign Exchange Committee (SAFXC) that seeks to guide and encourage market participants to adhere to the FX Global Code.

Forensic investigator accused of molesting victims

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Pupils of AB Xuma Primary School, who were victims of an alleged sexual assault by a scholar patroller last year, have endured yet another alleged assault at the hands of the forensic investigator tasked with their case.