The Portfolio Committee on Social Development has called on the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to ensure that all beneficiaries have access to Postbank sites so they can migrate to the new Postbank Black Cards before the deadline to receive their March 2025 social grants.
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the dismissal of an official from the Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads, and Transport in connection with a fraud, corruption, theft, and money laundering scandal related to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the department has designed a private sector investment instrument to mobilise resources for modernising South Africa’s energy infrastructure.
Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane has commended the Hawks for their swift and successful action in solving the case of a nine-year-old girl, who was kidnapped outside Dreamland Primary School in Buffalo Flats, East London.
The Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has amended the regulations of the Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), in an effort to deliver much-needed infrastructure, and ease pressure on stretched government finances.
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Deadline: 20 March 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Plant Health Bill into law, introducing measures to combat plant pests that threaten domestic agriculture and could affect South Africa’s ability to export agricultural products.
The remains of the 14 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers who died in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have finally returned home and will be handed over to their families this evening.
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, is organising a significant national convention for Khoi-San leaders.
Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has praised President Cyril Ramaphosa for announcing that South Africa will continue its plans to establish the National Health Insurance (NHI) this year.
South Africa will show up as a guest of honour at the 33rd Havana International Book Fair in Cuba, which is expected to get underway today.
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced a train service for the Emirates Lions vs DHL Stormers rugby game taking place this weekend at the Emirates Airline Park (Ellis Park Stadium).
The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, is participating in the prestigious World Governments Summit, hosted by the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai.
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli says the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) remains a cornerstone of national efforts to address the persistent challenge of youth unemployment by ensuring that young South Africans have access to economic opportunities.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and Postbank have appealed to social grant beneficiaries to replace their SASSA Gold Cards with the new Postbank Black Cards by 28 February 2025.
