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Grant beneficiaries under review to be paid on 7 August

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Social grant beneficiaries whose payments are under review will receive their August grants on Friday, 7 August, one day after the normal three-day payment cycle, according to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA).

Very cold, wet conditions set in on Wednesday

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says very cold and wet conditions with light snowfall are expected to set in from Wednesday evening in places over the Eastern Cape, southern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, southern Free State and the Lesotho border.

SAHRC calls for action following wastewater pollution finding

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After an investigation uncovered the significant contamination of rivers, estuaries and coastal waters in parts of the Eastern Cape, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has directed the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality to submit an emergency intervention plan to address the matter.

Partnership strengthens food security efforts for Marikana residents

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As Mandela Month draws to a close, the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in partnership with Sibanye-Stillwater and the Mineworkers Development Agency (MDA), has launched a food garden initiative in Marikana aimed at improving food security and promoting community self-reliance.

Commission to launch report on BEE trends

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Transformation performance across major sectors of South Africa’s economy and evidence-based insights that challenge common misconceptions about black economic empowerment are among the themes of a research report that will be launched by the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission today.

DPSA to launch Batho Pele AI Chatbot

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Public Service and Administration Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi will lead the launch of the Batho Pele artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot, a new digital tool aimed at giving public servants instant access to public service policy updates, circulars, legislation and other important information.

Ncora community to receive title deed in land restitution milestone

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Decades after being dispossessed of their land through racially discriminatory laws, policies and practices of the past, the Ncora community in Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, is set to regain ownership this week when government hands over title deeds to the community.

SANRAL to scrap contractor panels and revert to open tenders

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The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) will revert to open tender processes for routine road maintenance and engineering consultancy services after court challenges found the use of contractor panels unlawful and unconstitutional.

Four Provincial Commissioners to be announced this week

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The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane will this week announce the appointment of new Provincial Commissioners in the Western Cape, North West, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.