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SAA Technical appoints interim chief executive

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South African Airways Technical (SAAT) has appointed former Group CEO of Denel, Riaz Saloojee, as its interim chief executive ahead of the South African Airways’ return to operations later this month.

Call to accelerate Limpopo water infrastructure projects

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Water and Sanitation (DWS) Minister Senzo Mchunu has issued a call to officials at national, provincial and local government levels to work speedily and in a coordinated manner to complete delayed water infrastructure projects in Limpopo.

Preservation order granted against Transnet supplier

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The Special Tribunal has granted the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and Transnet a preservation order to freeze approximately R4.2 billion held in bank accounts linked to state capture corruption accused CRRC E-Loco Supply.

SA records 5 372 new COVID-19 cases

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South Africa has recorded at least 5 372 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24-hour reporting cycle, with a further 282 COVID-19 related deaths recorded.

Consequence management central to defeating fraud

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The speedy finalisation of disciplinary cases and implementation of consequence management remain central in instituting a culture of intolerance to corruption and fraud within the Home Affairs Department, Parliament says.

SARS, SAPS clampdown on illegal liquor warehouse

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The South African Revenue Service (SARS), in partnership with the South African Police Service and liquor industry, has slammed the brakes on a Mpumalanga warehouse allegedly trading illicit liquor valued at R15 million.

Literacy, numeracy heartbeat of education

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Improving the foundational skills of literacy and numeracy, especially ‘reading for meaning,’ is now an apex priority for the Department of Basic Education.

Nzimande seeks improved access to accounting profession

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Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Blade Nzimande, says a lack of accreditation at historically disadvantaged institutions limits access to the advancement of black people in the accountancy profession.

SA National Parks Week postponed

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The South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the postponement of its free access week, which is held annually in September.