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West Africa tour beneficial to SA: President Ramaphosa

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Concluding his visit to four West African countries, President Cyril Ramaphosa said he was confident that the tour would be beneficial for South Africa after reaching bilateral agreements with the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Senegal.

Committee agrees in principle to inquiry into power procurement deals

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Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy has agreed in principle to the terms of reference for an inquiry into the awarding of energy contracts related to the procurement of energy through the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Purchase Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP).

SARS to implement tax directives enhancements

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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will from 1 March 2022, introduce changes to its systems, in an effort to prevent large tax return debt for taxpayers who receive income from more than one source.

Forum to discuss COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing

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Leading a world-class consortium to create the first technology transfer hub for COVID-19 vaccines in Africa, South Africa's Department of Science and Innovation is convening a multi-stakeholder forum on Thursday, in collaboration with local and international partners, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

Nedlac urged to lead review of labour laws

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Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has called on Nedlac to lead a review on labour laws in order to cut red tape and administrative costs for small medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs).

Have your say on energy transition

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The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is expected to hold public consultations on the country’s move towards decarbonisation and the just energy transition next year.

Western Cape High Court dismisses COVID-19 regulations liquor ban challenge

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Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has welcomed the Western Cape High Court judgment dismissing wine producers’ body, Vinpro’s challenge of the constitutionality and lawfulness of liquor bans imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Officials implicated in corruption must face the music

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Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head Advocate Andy Mothibi says the resignation of officials and executive authorities under clouds of alleged corruption should not absolve them from being held to account.

Pandor remembers the late Ebrahim

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International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, says she has learnt with sadness the news of the passing of Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim.

Renew your car licence faster at the Post Office

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Motorists can now significantly reduce transaction times for the renewal of motor vehicle licences at the Post Office by first registering on the National Traffic Information System (NATIS) website.

PSC calls on new councillors to serve public

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Public Service Commission Commissioner Michael Seloane says as the Commission they would like to awaken those who have assumed power in the new municipal councils and how they deliver services to the electorates.