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MEC saddened by death of Grade 1 Gauteng learner

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed devastation at the death of a Grade 1 girl learner who passed away after allegedly consuming biscuits from a local spaza shop.

Agricultural sector urged to protect livestock from extreme heat

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Western Cape Agriculture MEC, Dr Ivan Meyer, has urged the agriculture sector to take the necessary measures to protect lives, livestock, crops and agricultural infrastructure amid the continued extreme heat and numerous veld fires across the province.

2023 Tax laws published

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

National Treasury has announced the publication of the 2023 Tax Acts that have been promulgated and give legislative effect to the tax proposals outlined by the Minister of Finance in his annual National Budget Speech last year.

NATJOINTS ready to handle all safety and security aspects for SONA

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) is satisfied that all deployments are in place to ensure the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2024 takes place in a peaceful, safe and secure environment.

Period for Ministerial Task Team for captive lion industry extended

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has extended the period for the establishment of the Ministerial Task Team to identify and recommend voluntary exit options and pathways for the captive lion industry with a period of three months.