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SARS destroys illicit cigarettes valued at R43m

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

The Customs Division of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has begun to destroy illicit and smuggled cigarettes, valued at R43 million, at the Beitbridge border post.

In a statement on Monday, SARS Deputy Commissioner, Johnstone Makhubu, said 2 000 master cases (or 20 million) cigarettes will be destroyed and that destruction of the illicit and smuggled cigarettes is likely to last a few days.

Second group of firefighters deployed to Canada

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s Working on Fire programme is deploying a second contingent of 200 firefighters and 13 managers to assist in ongoing fire suppression operations in the Canadian province of Alberta.

Structural reforms key to sustainable growth

Monday, June 12, 2023

Government reforms in several network industries are critical to transforming South Africa into an economy that is inclusive, thriving, growing and more competitive.

200 trainees join KZN Transport dept

Monday, June 12, 2023

The KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department has welcomed the recruitment of 200 Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) trainees, who will boost road safety efforts in that province.

Mashatile concerned about SA's economic growth

Monday, June 12, 2023

While government has adopted policies that have contributed to economic transformation over the years, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said he was concerned about the rate of economic growth.