South Africa

The South African National Parks (SANParks) will launch a 13-week reality TV series on 7 October 2021 at 21:30 on Mzansi Magic DSTV channel 161.

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has refuted the authenticity of a directive purportedly from Western Cape Division of the High Court Judge President, John Hlophe circulating on social media.

The Central Energy Fund (CEF) has signed a memorandum of understanding with chemicals and energy giant, Sasol.

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has imposed a R50 million administrative penalty on Viceroy Research and its partners for peddling false and misleading information about Capitec Bank in 2018.

The Domestic Violence Amendment Bill has been revised to reflect gender-neutrality.

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has noted the decision of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to consent to an order setting aside the Invitations To Apply (ITAs) for auctioning of high demand spectrum and licensing of Wireless Open Access Network (WOAN ITA).

The Department of Employment and Labour has slammed employers in the wholesale and retail sector for non-compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act in the Eastern Cape’s Sarah Baartman District.

The Western Cape Department of Social Development is assessing its short- and long-term plans for the Vredelus Child and Youth Care Centre in Elsies River for girls who are in conflict with the law, after a group of armed suspects forced their way into the facility.

The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has welcomed the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) decision to reopen the voter and candidate registration for the 2021 local government elections.

Employers and companies will have to meet a set of conditions before being issued with the employment equity (EE) compliance certificate as a prerequisite for access to contracts with the State and any of its organs.