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Improving services at licence testing centres

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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has expressed concern at preliminary investigations suggesting that corruption is the reason for the unavailability of booking slots at various Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) in Gauteng.

Social relief distress grant comes to an end

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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a reminder that the R350 Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant for unemployed people, comes to an end on 30 April 2021.

Remembering Charlotte Mannya Maxeke

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With South Africa commemorating The Year of Charlotte Maxeke, the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has paid tribute to the struggle stalwart, describing her as a trailblazer who chose to walk in many an uncharted territories.

Eskom wage talks commence

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As wage talks with its recognised labour unions are about to get underway, Eskom has urged parties to put the country’s best interests first.

SA mourns Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his sincerest condolences to the royal family and the Zulu nation at large following the unexpected passing of Her Majesty Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, Regent of the Zulu nation.

R4.8m COVID-19 contract declared unlawful

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A R4.8 million contract awarded by the O.R Tambo District Municipality to Phathilizwi Training Institute to conduct a COVID-19 door-to-door campaign has been declared unlawful and invalid by the Special Tribunal.