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Researchers urged to protect rights of GBV survivors

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The South African Public Colleges Organisation (SACPO) has urged researchers to adhere to the code of ethics and protect the rights of gender-based violence (GBV) survivors when collecting data or conducting interviews.

SA acts to quell GBV on campus

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South Africa has taken a significant step towards curbing gender-based violence at institutions of higher learning.

Deputy Minister calls for end to GBV

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Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Pinky Kekana has expressed concern at the high number of incidents in which women are brutally murdered.

Transport dept tackles licence backlog

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With the current backlog that is being experienced at Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs), government is further extending the grace period for the renewal of licences.

Seven arrested in Gauteng Health official murder

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Swift police action has led to the arrest of seven suspects in connection with the recent callous murder of senior Gauteng Department of Health finance official, Babita Deokaran.

Bookkeeper arrested for R11m COVID TERS fraud

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The Department of Employment and Labour has welcomed the arrest of a bookkeeper accused of swindling the Unemployment Insurance Fund COVID-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) of R11.1 million.

KZN extends contracts for staff at COVID-19 sites

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The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Executive Council has approved the extension of contracts for staff appointed at COVID-19 sites for a further six months to help fight the third wave and potential fourth wave.

SA vaccinates 265 484 more people

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South Africa administered 265 484 COVID-19 vaccine doses on Thursday, pushing the total number of vaccines that have been given so far to 11 648 851.