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Whistleblowers critical to upholding accountability

Friday, July 21, 2023

Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) Minister, Ronald Lamola says the protection of whistleblowers from retaliation and vengeance remains an imperative which would honour the legacy of former President Nelson Mandela.

Warning of severe cold front in Midlands areas

Friday, July 21, 2023

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has appealed to the residents, especially in informal settlements, to prioritise safety, amid a severe cold front in the Midlands.

Empowering learners with digital literacy skills

Friday, July 21, 2023

As part of efforts to create a digitally empowered society, the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has commenced with the rollout of cyber labs at schools across the country.

Professionals roped in to assist in the Bree street probe

Friday, July 21, 2023

Following the explosion at Bree Street in Johannesburg on Wednesday, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala has called on teams of professionals in the built sector to stand ready to support initiatives led by the Gauteng Premier and City of Johannesburg leadership.

Government prepares to implement AARTO Act

Friday, July 21, 2023

Motorists can expect the full implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act - which seeks to reduce the high rate of fatalities on the roads and improve driver behavior - on 1 July 2024 nationwide.

Interest rates remain unchanged at 8.25%

Thursday, July 20, 2023

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repurchase rate at its current level of 8.25% per year.

Investigations into Joburg CBD blast continuing

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says an investigation into the deadly Lillian Ngoyi (Bree) Street explosion that ripped through the heart of the Johannesburg CBD is now being investigated by the Department of Labour.