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Parliament passes bills for the creative sector

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The National Assembly has passed the Copyright Amendment Bill and the Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill, which are expected to transform the sector and improve the lives of creatives.

POPIA, PAIA online portals go live

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The Information Regulator has established online portals for public and private bodies to use to submit their Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA) section 32 reports and to register their Information Officers (IO’s).

SA launches bilingual dictionary for deaf community

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As part of efforts to remove barriers that prevent persons in the deaf community from communicating effectively, the country has developed the first bilingual South African Sign Language (SASL) Dictionary.

Candidates shortlisted to fill vacancies at CGE

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The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is inviting the public to comment on the suitability of candidates shortlisted to fill vacancies in the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE).

Blocking access to health facilities not right: Phaahla

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Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has warned that blocking access to health facilities is a violation of the South African Constitution; deprives people of their fundamental rights and is consequently illegal.

PRASA suspends rail infrastructure projects on the Central Line

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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) rail infrastructure projects on the Central Line in the Western Cape have been temporarily suspended after a group of armed men who used violence and intimidation against contractors and employees.