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Cable theft perpetrators nabbed, convicted

Friday, June 10, 2022

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Ronald Lamola says just over 250 people have been prosecuted and convicted of crimes related to tempering with essential infrastructure, like cable theft.

Government finalising pension policy for military vets

Friday, June 10, 2022

Deputy President David Mabuza says government has overseen the finalisation of a pension policy for military veterans. 

He said this when he participated in a debate on the Presidency budget vote during a sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday. 

“Our country remains a shining example of how a divided past can inspire a people to forge a new collective identity.

Labour on track to reduce vacancy rate

Friday, June 10, 2022

The Department of Employment and Labour is currently operating within the vacancy target rate of 9% as set by the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA), a meeting was told in Bloemfontein on Thursday.

Team to process Zondo Commission recommendations by October deadline

Friday, June 10, 2022

Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele says the office of the Director-General in the Presidency has established a team that will be seized with processing all the recommendations of the Zondo Commission report by Parliament’s October deadline.

Government finalises bounce-back loan scheme

Friday, June 10, 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has finalised its “bounce-back loan scheme” which is set to give businesses a much-needed cash injection to create jobs.

Public Protector suspended

Friday, June 10, 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, from her position with immediate effect.