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New transport DG tasked with putting PRASA back on track

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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says implementing the interventions announced during the department’s budget vote to turn PRASA around are among several tasks that await newly appointed Director General Alec Moemi.

Labour to employ 500 OHS inspectors

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The Department of Employment and Labour says it is on the verge of employing 500 occupational health and safety (OHS) inspectors in a move that will bring major change to the workplace.

Parliament welcomes efforts to grow economy

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Parliament’s Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour has welcomed the Department of Trade and Industry’s efforts to expand the economy.

De Lille probes non-payment of invoices

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille has launched a full-scale investigation into the failure by the department to pay its service providers within 30 days.

SA must focus on economic growth

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South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has urged South Africa to discuss vital reforms to rescue the country’s economic growth levels.

Initiative assists unemployed youth

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The School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) in the Western Cape has taken the initiative to contribute to addressing South Africa’s youth unemployment challenge by providing courses that assist youth to enter the job market.

Three more sentenced for taxi rapes

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Police in Gauteng have welcomed the heavy sentences handed down to three infamous taxi rape suspects, who unleashed terror across Johannesburg in 2017.

Social Development warns against unregistered NPOs

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Gauteng Social Development MEC Thuliswa Nkabinde-Khawe has made a stern warning against unregistered Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs), particularly those who work with vulnerable groups.

President to sign health compact

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President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday preside over the signing of the Presidential Health Compact aimed at improving the quality of the South African healthcare system.

Treasury proposes additional R59bn for Eskom

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Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has proposed additional funding support of R59 billion over the next two financial years to help the embattled power utility meet its financial obligations.