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Higher Education cushions 2020 academic year

Thursday, October 8, 2020

In an effort to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the 2020 academic year, Higher Education Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has published a national framework to ensure that the cost for tuition and accommodation will remain the same for the 2020 academic year, regardless of its length at the different institutions.

NERSA granted leave to appeal Eskom judgment

Thursday, October 8, 2020

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has been granted leave to appeal a High Court decision relating to Eskom’s fourth Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD4).

First VBS conviction as former VBS executive goes to jail

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

The former Venda Building Society (VBS) Bank Chief Financial Officer, Philip Truter, will spend seven years behind bars after pleading guilty to charges of fraud, corruption, money laundering and racketeering.

Beneficiation gains momentum

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

South Africa is slowly making inroads in beneficiation and industrialisation, with the successful construction of the first fuel cell manufacturing facility at the Dube Trade Port being a prime example of what the country can achieve.

Deputy Minister to engage Stanger Textile Industry

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Thembi Siweya, is expected to visit the Stanger Textile Industry as part of ongoing engagements with stakeholders to encourage participation in the socio-economic recovery plan.

Economic recovery top priority of Cabinet Lekgotla

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

With COVID-19 having had devastating effects on the country’s economy, a virtual Cabinet Lekgotla is underway to discuss South Africa’s economic recovery plan.

Happy Birthday Arch!

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his warmest congratulations to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu who celebrates his 89th birthday today.

Premier welcomes investigation into KwaSizabantu Mission

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

The KwaZulu-Natal government has applauded the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural and Linguistic Communities (CRL) for launching an investigation into KwaSizabantu Mission.

The mission is accused of gross human rights violations following a News24 investigation lifting the lid on allegations of sexual, physical and emotional abuse, money laundering and corruption.

Former members have also accused KwaSizabantu of bearing a resemblance to a cult.

SARS employee to appear in court

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

A South African Revenue Service (SARS) employee is to appear in court today after allegedly soliciting a bribe from a taxpayer.