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Water boards, DWS called to support SIU investigations

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, has issued a directive to all Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) accounting officers and affected water boards to provide full support to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) work, while ensuring that all cases are concluded as a matter of urgency.

Northern Cape ready for matric exams

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

With less than 24 hours to go until the 2020 matriculants sit for their final exams, the Northern Cape has declared its Provincial Education Department ready to administer National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

B-BBEE Commission notes ruling on PPPFA Regulations

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

The B-BBEE Commission has noted the ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal that declared the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) Regulations of 2017 invalid and confirms that the ruling has no effect on the B-BBEE Act, as amended, and its requirements.

Gugulethu mass killing death toll rises to eight

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Tina Joemat-Pettersson, has condemned the barbaric mass shooting that took place in Gugulethu, Cape Town.

NSFAS applications near 500 000 mark

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has commended the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for receiving over 493 904 applications from students seeking funding for 2021.

Truck drivers urged to exercise caution on roads

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Gabisile Shabalala has once again called on motorists, especially truck drivers, to use the road with great caution to avoid fatalities.

Suspects in murder of KZN student arrested

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande has welcomed the arrest of five suspects for the killing of Coastal Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College student, Smanga Zulu.