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Nzimande to assess readiness for return of students

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, will this morning visit the Tshwane University of Technology, Ga-Rankuwa Campus to assess its state of readiness for the phased return of students to the university.

SABS warns against uncertified PPEs

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has urged the public against bogus and potentially harmfully personal protective equipment (PPE).

Several Gauteng driving license centres reopen

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Some Driving License Testing Centres (DLTC) and the Motor Vehicle Registering Authority (MVRA) in Gauteng have reopened their doors while others will do so next week.

Gauteng MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure, Jacob Mamabolo, said priority will be given to applicants who have confirmed bookings while walk-ins remain barred.

He said only applicants with valid online booking reference numbers will be allowed onto the premises of these centres.  

Four Prasa officials dismissed

Monday, June 8, 2020

The Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) has dismissed four senior officials in its Protection Services Department, who have been found guilty of procurement irregularities.

KZN condemns distribution of child pornography

Monday, June 8, 2020

KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC Nonhlanhla Khoza, on Monday condemned the circulation of a child pornography video that has been circulating on social media.

10 KZN liquor outlets close

Monday, June 8, 2020

Ten out of 747 licensed liquor premises inspected in KwaZulu-Natal have been shutdown for contravening the COVID-19 regulations.

DBE assesses first day of school reopening

Monday, June 8, 2020

It is the first day of school for Grade 7 and 12 learners across the country under the COVID-19 learning environment - complete with face masks, screening and social distancing protocols.