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Eight people linked to torching of trucks sentenced

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Deputy President David Mabuza says eight people have so far been convicted, while several others await trial following recent violent protests, which left a number of trucks burnt in KwaZulu-Natal.

CDC appoints new CEO

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) Board has appointed Khwezi Tiya as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from January 2021.

Modise congratulates newly elected IPU President

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National Assembly Speaker, Thandi Modise, has congratulated Duarte Pacheco on his election as President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) – the world’s oldest and largest global parliamentary forum.

Water boards, DWS called to support SIU investigations

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Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, has issued a directive to all Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) accounting officers and affected water boards to provide full support to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) work, while ensuring that all cases are concluded as a matter of urgency.

Northern Cape ready for matric exams

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With less than 24 hours to go until the 2020 matriculants sit for their final exams, the Northern Cape has declared its Provincial Education Department ready to administer National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

B-BBEE Commission notes ruling on PPPFA Regulations

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The B-BBEE Commission has noted the ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal that declared the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) Regulations of 2017 invalid and confirms that the ruling has no effect on the B-BBEE Act, as amended, and its requirements.

NSFAS applications near 500 000 mark

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Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has commended the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for receiving over 493 904 applications from students seeking funding for 2021.