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Improvements, concerns noted in COVID-19 audit

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

While steady progress has been made in curbing COVID-19 related plunder, non-compliance continued to plague the disbursement of relief funds and procurement of goods and services, an Auditor-General (AG) report has revealed.

Partners urged to work with Eskom leadership

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan, has urged partners to work with Eskom's leadership to help the company transition from the grips of State capture, which has led to financial and operational difficulties that are currently facing the power utility.

No decision yet on closure of beaches, says KZN Premier

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala says no formal decision has been taken regarding the reports and proposals around the possible closure of the provincial beaches over the festive season.

NW opens work opportunities for unemployed agricultural graduates

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

In a quest to facilitate entry and participation of young people in the agricultural sector, the North West Agriculture and Rural Development Department is calling on young and unemployed graduates to apply for contract posts within the department.

Social grant beneficiaries urged to be vigilant during festive season

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

With the festive season approaching, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has urged all social grant beneficiaries to be vigilant and ensure that they don’t fall victim to fraudsters and criminals when collecting their November and December social grants.

By-elections underway in various provinces

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

By-elections are currently underway in 118 voting stations across all nine provinces, with 77 candidates representing 14 political parties along with 18 independent candidates contesting the ward by-elections.

Sugar masterplan brings hope to cane growers

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

The South African Canegrowers’ Association says the new Sugar Industry Masterplan is set to change things for the better for both farmers and local communities.

KZN partners with Santaco to curb GBV

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

The KwaZulu-Natal Social Development Department has strengthened its relationship with the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) in the province, in a move to further curb gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

NCR urges caution this festive season

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has urged the public to be weary of spontaneous spending over the festive season.