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SASSA requests extension of CPS contract

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The South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA) has filed an affidavit with the Concourt to request an extension of the suspension of invalidity of the Cash Paymasters Services (CPS) contract.

Dti to honour design excellence

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The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is set to hold the Furniture Design Competition later this month to recognise excellence in the sector, says the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

Minister Van Rooyen counters media claims

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Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Des van Rooyen has refuted reports made by the Business Day newspaper that he failed to answer questions posed by the CoGTA Portfolio Committee.

Social workers encouraged to do specialised courses

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Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says South Africa may want to consider a specialist course in addiction for social work graduates, in a bid to fight against alcohol and substance abuse.

Community workers must report corruption

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As the world is moving towards an era of e-government and the 4th industrial revolution, Community Development Workers (CDWs) need to be equipped with relevant Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills and tools in order to be the conduits of information.

Condolences for firefighter

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Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has expressed her condolences to the family of Makelepe Cedric Seokoma, a Working on Fire (WoF) Base Manager, who passed away while trying to contain a wild fire in the Simonsberg Mountain, near Klapmuts in the Western Cape.

Minister supports law enforcement agencies

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Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has given his full support for law enforcement agencies including the SAPS, IPID, SIU, NPA and the Hawks (Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation) in their efforts towards stamping the authority of the state towards ridding South Africa of corruption and criminality.

Pray for rain this weekend

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The Department of Water and Sanitation has encouraged everyone from all walks of life, wherever they will be, to pray for rain this coming weekend.

Labour finalising enactment of minimum wage

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The Department of Labour is finalising the drafting of exemption regulations ahead of the enactment of the national minimum wage, Unathi Ramabulana, Deputy Director of Employment Standards Unit told the workers.