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SONA budget cut by 47% amid economic conditions

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Speaker of the National Assembly Baleka Mbete says the budget for next week’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) has been cut by 47% as Parliament remains committed to cutting costs.

Efforts to boost investment in SA

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A roundtable on the margins of the upcoming annual Investing in the African Mining Indaba is set to boost South Africa’s investment potential.

US Fulbright scholarship applications open

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The United States (US) Government has invited South Africans interested in pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree to apply for a Fulbright scholarship to study at any accredited tertiary institution in the US.

Cabinet Lekgotla gets underway

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Members of Cabinet will kick off the Cabinet Lekgotla at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria on Wednesday.

Two nabbed with 10 rhino horn pieces

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Two suspects arrested at OR Tambo International Airport with 10 pieces of rhino horn - worth an estimated R2 million - are expected to appear in court this morning.

PPGI confident of SA economy's ability to turn the corner

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Ahead of the fast approaching State of the Nation Address (SONA), government and business have expressed confidence that the South African economy will see more growth with investments of at least R500 billion.

SA condemns deadly attacks in Philippines

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President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday sent a message to his Philippine counterpart, Rodrigo Duterte, following the terrorist blasts in the southern Philippines.

Minimum Wage Commission appointed

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The Department of Labour has appointed a National Minimum Wage Commission, with its first meeting set to take place in February.

Blitz to inspect implementation of NMW Act

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The Department of Labour is embarking on a national blitz to assess levels of compliance with labour laws, especially the newly-introduced National Minimum Wage (NMW) Act, at businesses.

Unisa extends registration deadline

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The University of South Africa (Unisa) has extended the registration deadline for undergraduate qualifications to Thursday, 31 January 2019.