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Exchange control circular suspended

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National Treasury, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) have jointly expressed an intent to review the Exchange Control Circular 15/2020 issued by the SARB.

NSG introduces training courses for people with disabilities

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The National School of Government on Monday began rolling out an accredited five-day Basic Project Management course for employees with disabilities in the public sector, which is being run as part of Disability Rights Month (DRAM).

Initiation rites remain suspended

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Government is calling on the traditional leaders and initiation schools to hold hands with them as the traditional initiation practices remain officially suspended in a bid to mitigate exposure against COVID-19.

SA gears up for 16 Days campaign

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The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) will launch the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign on Tuesday.

Government investigating Bushiris' escape

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Government has reiterated its commitment to investigating and swiftly extraditing fugitive evangelical couple, Shepard and Mary Bushiri, who daringly escaped from the country while facing criminal charges.

SAPS launches crime-fighting initiative

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a new crime fighting initiative to strengthen its efforts in the fight against crime in the cities.

Informal traders urged to apply for grant

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The Department of Small Business Development and Nedbank have called on informal fruit and vegetable traders, who were negatively affected by the pandemic, to apply for funding.

Domestic worker benefit claims judgment welcomed

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The Department of Employment and Labour has welcomed the judgment by the Constitutional Court affirming the right of domestic work to be covered for injuries sustained in employment.

Curbing GBV scourge requires united front: President Ramaphosa

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Curbing the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) will require an act of solidary from every sector of society as legislative and policy measures instituted by governments cannot alone rid us of this problem, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

SASSA determined to deal with fraud

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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has vowed to leave no stone unturned to fight fraud on social grants system.

Stormy weather expected

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says severe thunderstorms are expected over parts of Gauteng province this afternoon.

Investment Conference bears fruit

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South Africa’s efforts to attract much-needed investment continue to bear fruit even at a time when the world has been turned on its head due to the COVID-19 pandemic.