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NYDA called to expand its reach to rural areas

Thursday, April 20, 2023

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Chairperson, Nonhlanhla Ncube-Ndaba, says the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) can contribute to the fight against drug and alcohol abuse through its youth empowerment and development programmes.

Umalusi clarifies procedure for replacement certificates

Thursday, April 20, 2023

The council for quality assurance in general and further education and training, Umalusi, has called on potential applicants who want to replace their lost Matric certificates to apply directly on the Umalusi website.

President engages steel sector leaders

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Government is determined to build a local steel sector that is strong, competitive and well positioned for the future, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Condolences for three journalists

Thursday, April 20, 2023

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has expressed deep sadness by the death of three South African journalists.

Inflation rate rises to 7.1%

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Inflation in South Africa rose to 7.1% in March, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealed on Wednesday.

This means South Africans will pay more for goods, especially food and non-alcoholic beverages.

According to the latest data, headline consumer inflation edged higher to 7.1% in March from 7% in February and 6.9% in January.  

The monthly change in the consumer price index (CPI) was 1% in March, the most significant monthly rise since July 2022 when it was 1.5%.

"Planning misalignment" affects Giyani water project

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has raised concern over the apparent planning misalignment between the Department of Water and Sanitation's bulk water infrastructure development work and the reticulation work done by municipalities to ensure that communities receive water through the Giyani Bulk Water Project.

eThekwini households to benefit from improved sanitation services

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

eThekwini’s ambition to become Africa’s most liveable city has taken a giant leap forward with the completion of a major sewer reticulation project to benefit a number of wards where residents used pit latrines and septic tanks for sewage disposal.