South Africa

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has requested for more time for consultations on the public service wage negotiations that are currently underway.

In a bid to cut down on snaking queues at Home Affairs offices, Minister Malusi Gigaba has set the process of implementing short term interventions to deal with long queues in motion through a War on Queues campaign.

A total of 23 people, who participated in violent protests in Mahikeng, are set to appear in the Mmabatho Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Signal distributor, Sentech, has lifted its suspension of 15 radio stations with outstanding signal distribution fees following a meeting with Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane and industry stakeholders.

The late Zola Skweyiya has been described by President Cyril Ramaphosa as a selfless leader who worked for the betterment of his people.

Reflecting on his father, Dr Zola Skweyiya’s life, Vuyo Skweyiya said his mom was the centre of his father’s life.

The late Dr Zola Skweyiya will be laid to his final resting place on Saturday at the Pretoria East Cemetery.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has pleaded with the residents of Mahikeng, in the North West, to give government and the political provincial leadership more time as they try and find lasting solutions to the unrest.

Government has expressed concern over the protest action in Mahikeng in the North West Province which has been accompanied by violence, looting and destruction of property.

Following community protests in the North West, Police Minister Bheki Cele engaged the community of Danville, Mmabatho, on Friday.

The National Registrar for Sex Offenders (NSRO) may not be readily available to the general public but for those who employ people who work with children or disabled people, access is given to protect these vulnerable groups.

Preparations for the funeral service and burial of Dr Zola Skweyiya are at an advanced stage, says the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC).

The Reserve Bank on Friday announced the resignation of the curator of Residual Debt Services Limited.

Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor says R900 million will be earmarked each year to support the University Capacity Development Programme (UCDP).

The South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Takedown Operation has led to the arrest of seven suspects linked to three kidnapping incidents in Gauteng.