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Crime levels decrease during lockdown

Friday, August 14, 2020

South Africa was a much safer place to live in during the first quarter of 2020/2021, as crime statistics show major decreases in all crime categories when compared to the same period last year.

Ambassador John Nkadimeng laid to rest

Friday, August 14, 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the late Ambassador John Nkadimeng, saying his death has robbed South Africa of a valuable repository of knowledge and experience.

SA reflects on Cuban doctors' deployment

Friday, August 14, 2020

Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has reflected on the important role played by the Cuban Brigade in assisting South Africa's efforts to combat the Coronavirus.

Labour warns against social media scammers

Friday, August 14, 2020

The Department of Employment and Labour has reiterated its warning to the public to remain vigilant of a scam that continues unabated on social media, promising a pay out of between R33 000 and R35 000.

Mantashe withdraws appeal against 2010 Mining Charter ruling

Friday, August 14, 2020

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) says the decision by Minister Gwede Mantashe to withdraw his appeal against the 2010 Mining Charter ruling, paves the way for certainty on the legal status of the 2018 Mining Charter.

Fighting fit

Friday, August 14, 2020

Like many looking forward to what is undoubtedly one of the most important days in their lives, Shesnee Naidoo did all she could to ensure that her dream wedding day goes off without a hitch.

Ndabeni-Abrahams meets Post Office, Postbank boards

Friday, August 14, 2020

Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has implored the boards of the South African Post Office (SAPO) and Postbank to fast track the digitisation of banking services to make them more efficient.

UIF hits R40bn in disbursements to ease COVID-19 impact

Friday, August 14, 2020

The Unemployment Insurance Fund has, as of Friday, disbursed R40-billion in COVID-19 Temporary Employee Relief Scheme disbursements to cushion the economic blow of the lockdown on workers as a result of the pandemic.

Nkoana-Mashabane calls for an end to GBV

Friday, August 14, 2020

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has appealed to men to stop the brutal killing of women and children.