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Department tightens grip on water polluters

Thursday, July 16, 2020

In calling for active citizenry, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has urged residents to take a stand against the pollution of rivers.

Manhunt launched in Matsena's murder

Thursday, July 16, 2020

National Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sitole, has ordered a manhunt into the ghastly murder of Gauteng Legislature Safety and Security Portfolio Committee chairperson, Mapiti Matsena.

Gauteng Legislature mourns passing of Matsena

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) Speaker Ntombi Mekgwe has extended her deepest condolences to the family and friends of its member, Mapiti Matsena, who passed away on Wednesday after being attacked in his home in Tshwane.

DPE welcomes Treasury's support for SAA

Thursday, July 16, 2020

The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) says it welcomes the commitment by the National Treasury that it will support and source funding for a business rescue plan for South African Airways (SAA).

Government engaging stakeholders on reopening of schools

Thursday, July 16, 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that saving lives during this pandemic is important as government is set to engage stakeholders in the education sector on the reopening schools.

Minister Mchunu speaks on allegations of misconduct

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu has set the record straight on the allegations of misconduct labelled against the Public Service Commission’s Director General.

SA’s COVID-19 cases exceed 300 000 mark

Thursday, July 16, 2020

South Africa has exceeded the 300 000 mark to reach a cumulative total of 311 049 confirmed COVID-19 cases, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Wednesday.

Minister to lead GBV initiative in E Cape

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu will on Friday visit the OR Tambo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape to set up interventions that will drive responses to the national crisis of Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBV).