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IEC holds by-election voter registration weekend

Friday, October 30, 2020

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has called on affected voters to come out in their numbers to register to vote for the upcoming 24 municipal ward by-elections scheduled to take place across the country on 9 December.

Coega creates hundreds of jobs for locals

Thursday, October 29, 2020

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) -- the developer and operator of the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) -- has three projects underway, collectively valued at about R380 million, which have created jobs for the local community.

Empowering previously disadvantaged in the taxi industry

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Government has committed to giving renewed attention to supporting business growth in the taxi industry, especially initiatives that empower previously disadvantaged individuals such as women.

Government offers farmers support through input vouchers

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza says as part of government’s economic stimulus package, the department will provide input vouchers to subsistence farmers to retain jobs.

VBS depositors set July 2021 claimant date

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Anoosh Rooplal, the liquidator of the failed VBS Mutual Bank, has warned that depositors have until July 2021 to claim their investments.

Funding of SAA business rescue plan welcomed

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, has welcomed government’s commitment to provide R10.5 billion to finalise the Business Rescue Plan (BRP) and restructuring of South African Airways (SAA).

Gauteng communities urged to use water sparingly

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Given the present temperatures which give rise to a sweltering heatwave, the Department of Water and Sanitation in Gauteng has appealed to water users to be proactive when it comes to water conservation and avoid wastages.