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Parliament to oppose AfriForum's court bid on land

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Parliament has announced it will oppose the court application by AfriForum to have the report of Parliament’s Joint Constitutional Review Committee on amending section 25 of the Constitution set aside.

Operation Vala to tighten security at prisons

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With the festive season in sight, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) will be tightening security at its prisons through Operation Vala to combat festive season escapes.

Labour targets trucking industry

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The Department of Labour and its partners this week conducted an inspection on the freight industry in an operation at Mkhondeni Weigh Bridge in Pietermaritzburg.

New audit law to hold accounting officers liable

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As irregular and fruitless expenditure continues to soar, Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu says the newly accented Public Audit Amendment Act will empower his office to take measures that will see accounting officers being held to account for material irregularities.

AG urged to complete audit bill regulations

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The Standing Committee on the Auditor General has urged the Office of the Auditor General to accelerate the completion of the development of regulations to give effect to the Public Audit Amendment Bill.

SA, Cuba strengthen relations

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Human Settlements Minister Nomaindiya Mfeketo has left for the People’s Republic of Cuba where she will engage in discussions with her Cuban counterparts on existing cooperation agreements between the two countries.

Women Ministry commends IPID for police arrest

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Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Bathabile Dlamini, has congratulated the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) for arresting a police constable, who allegedly threatened and raped his girlfriend.

SABC board vacancies to be re-advertised

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The Portfolio Committee on Communications will re-advertise four vacancies on the board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) following candidates withdrawing their applications.

E Cape halfway house gets vehicle donation

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An Eastern Cape Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) assisting abused women and children in Whittlesea will now be able to efficiently provide services to beneficiaries, thanks to a generous donation from the Department of Public Works.

SA, Russia hold trade co-operation talks

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International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will today co-chair the 15th session of the annual South Africa-Russia Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Co-operation (ITEC) during a working visit to the east European country.

NSFAS deadline looms

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With 9 days left before the closing of 2019 applications cycle, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has called on all students, who have not yet applied for financial aid, to submit their online applications before the closing date.