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SAPS commended for swift response to construction site incident

Thursday, February 3, 2022

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has expressed gratitude to the South African Police Service for its swift response in arresting a group of armed men who were forcefully trying to take over the Durban High Court construction site.

NSFAS releases 2020 funding list for eligible students

Thursday, February 3, 2022

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has advised all NSFAS eligible students with successful funding status to proceed with registration for the 2022 academic year at their respective institutions, where they have been admitted.

COVID-19 jabs cross 30 million mark in SA

Thursday, February 3, 2022

South Africa has now administered more than 30 million vaccine doses, 63 390 of which were given in the past 24 hours.  

According to the Department of Health’s latest data, government has now distributed 30 031 894 to illegible citizens since the rollout programme.

Meanwhile, the country has 16 533 662 or 41.54% fully jabbed adults, while 1 261 838 shots have been given to children between the ages of 12 and 17.

To date, 628 986 booster shots have been distributed, 222 069 of which were taken by men and 406 917 by women.

New Chief Justice must raise the bar, says JSC

Thursday, February 3, 2022

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) says South Africa’s new Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court must bring more than legal expertise to the bench.

President congratulates Nkosikazi Mhlauli on historic election

Thursday, February 3, 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his well wishes to newly elected Chairperson of the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, Her Majesty Nkosikazi Nomandla Dorothy Mhlauli of the amaRharhabe Kingdom.

SA marks World Wetlands Day

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

As the world marks World Wetlands Day 2022, South Africa is celebrating the declaration of its 28th wetland of international importance.

Department warns of bogus inspectors

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

The Department of Employment and Labour has warned the public about several bogus incidents in the Merafong area in Gauteng, where people have been impersonating labour Inspectors and Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) officials.

CSIR renews CEO's contract for the second term

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

The Board of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has unanimously agreed to extend the employment contract of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Thulani Dlamini, for another five years.