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PRASA saves R200m by identifying ghost employees

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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) saved about R200 million through a project to verify employees on its payroll system as its preliminary investigation was not able to verify 1 480 employees while 1 159 resigned during the process.

S Africans encouraged to know their diabetes status

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The Department of Health is urging citizens to know their diabetes status through regular screening and testing for early detection and successful treatment of the potentially life threatening condition in order to live a long and healthy lifestyle.

Green Scorpions record improved compliance, enforcement

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The Green Scorpions, which have been mandated to protect the environment by enforcing legislation, have in the past financial year maintained, and in some instances, even increased the level of compliance and enforcement activities.

Remaining mass care centres to be cleared by mid-December

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EThekwini Municipality Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda has reiterated that the municipality is working tirelessly to ensure that all remaining mass care centres will be cleared and families displaced by April floods, moved to a more family-friendly accommodation by 15 December 2022.

KZN unveils festive season safety campaign

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has sent a stern warning to criminals that law enforcement agencies in the province are tightening the grip on all forms of crime, mainly contact and violent crimes during this festive season.

Umalusi commends department for making arrangements for learners

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Umalusi, the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, has commended the Department of Basic Education for making arrangements for the affected candidates to be afforded the opportunity to write the examinations which were missed due to no fault of their own.

NCOP takes Parliament to KZN

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The National Council of Provinces, led by Chairperson, Amos Masondo, will this week convene its flagship oversight programme, Taking Parliament to the People (TPTTP) in the Ugu District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.

Policeman wins Idols

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The management of the South African Police (SAPS) has congratulated Warrant Officer, Thapelo Molomo, for being crowned the Idols Season 18 winner.

GPAA gets new CEO

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced the appointment of Kedibone Olga Madiehe as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), with effect from 1 November 2022.

Calls to improve access to education for people with disabilities

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As the country observes Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM), the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has emphasised the need for the allocation of resources and improved access to education for persons with disabilities.

Labour dept undertakes liquefied petroleum gas inspections

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The Department of Employment and Labour in the Free State is embarking on a series of inspections on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) installations, storage, filling and exchange sites as gas usage peaks amid load shedding.