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Over 260 000 Grade 1 and 8 learners in Gauteng placed for 2023

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has as of Wednesday successfully placed a total of 268 192 Grade 1 and 8 learners, whose parents applied for placement in government schools using the online admissions system.

PRASA welcomes ban on trade of scrap metal

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has welcomed government’s decision to ban the trade of scrap metal, as it will significantly improve its ability to run trains and protect the rail infrastructure.

More Eskom coal thieves arrested

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Two people have been arrested at Eskom’s Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga on Monday for the alleged theft of coal at the power station.

SARS Voluntary Disclosure Programme now permanent

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has made provision for the Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) to be permanently available to qualifying taxpayers.

Collect HIV medication at the Post Office

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

People living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) who collect their medication from government clinics have the option of collecting their medication from a Post Office collection point.

Parliament to consider Section 89 report next week

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

The National Assembly will consider and adopt a resolution on the report of the Section 89 independent panel into President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday next week.

Government welcomes jobs growth

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Government has welcomed the results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for quarter three, which revealed that 204 000 jobs were gained between the second and third quarters of 2022.

Interventions to reinforce governance of Ingonyama Trust commended

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has commended Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza’s report on the interventions to reinforce governance, oversight and accountability of the Ingonyama Trust and Ingonyama Trust Board.