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Government supports Caster Semenya in legal battle

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has expressed that it stands in solidarity with unwavering commitment to seek justice for Caster Mokgadi Semenya as she is back in the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in France.

Guidance Note aims to protect personal information of voters

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The Information Regulator (South Africa) has launched a guidance note to guide how political parties and independent candidates use the personal information of voters for campaigning purposes in the run-up to the National and Provincial Elections.

The Guidance Note addresses aspects such as the responsibilities of political parties and independent candidates as responsible parties in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

SIU welcomes court appearances of alleged TERS fraudsters

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the arrests by the Hawks and subsequent start of the prosecution of four people linked to the alleged defrauding of the Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) in the Eastern Cape.

E Cape introduces technology to fight stock theft

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has stated that the widespread stock theft in the province has led government to introduce a technology-based system to help combat the scourge.

All systems go for elections

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

The Electoral Commission Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, says it's all systems go for the 2024 National and Provincial Elections.

SA unemployment rate increases

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

The Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) indicates that the number of unemployed persons increased by 330 000 to 8.2 million during the first quarter of 2024.