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UIF to discuss TERS benefits extension at NEDLAC

Friday, February 12, 2021

Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) says the granular details of the extension to the COVID-19 TERS benefits, as announced in the State of the Nation Address last night, is to be discussed and finalised among the social partners at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC).

Committee addresses Gauteng CoGTA, Humans Settlements concerns

Friday, February 12, 2021

The Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Human Settlements, has finalised its analysis of the provincial CoGTA and Human Settlements’ performance for the 2019/2020 financial year.

Government's commitment to economic stabilisation welcomed

Friday, February 12, 2021

The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) CEO, Mikel Mabasa, has welcomed government’s commitment to economic stabilisation and the investment drive in the country.

Two more sluice gates opened in Vaal Dam

Friday, February 12, 2021

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will today open two more sluice gates at the Vaal Dam to release water. This is in addition to the three gates opened on Thursday.

No need to reapply for R350 grant, says SASSA

Friday, February 12, 2021

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says recipients of the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant need not reapply for the grant.

Condolences for boys killed in sand dune collapse

Friday, February 12, 2021

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu have conveyed their deepest condolences to the families who lost their children in a tragic accident when the sand they were playing on caved in.

Suspects arrested for squandered Mandela funeral millions

Friday, February 12, 2021

Fifteen suspects are this morning expected to appear before the East London magistrates court in connection with the alleged misappropriation of funds in the memorial and funeral service of late former President Nelson Mandela.

AfCFTA: Alive with possibilities

Thursday, February 11, 2021

The South African government says it will maximise the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which came into operation on 1 January 2021, following the adoption of the Johannesburg Declaration by the African Union (AU).

Government prioritises regaining academic year

Thursday, February 11, 2021

President Cyril Rampahosa has assured South Africans that government will work hard to regain lost learning time at schools and improving the educational outcomes for learners.