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SA takes top honours in Open Budget Index

Monday, May 4, 2020

South Africa has once again come joint first with New Zealand in the 2019 Open Budget Index (OBI), conducted by the International Budget Partnership (IBP) through an Open Budget Survey.

SASSA resolves grant payment glitch

Monday, May 4, 2020

The South African Social Services Agency (SASSA) has identified and resolved a glitch that has led to some beneficiaries not being able to access their grants.

293 athletes receive COVID-19 financial assistance

Monday, May 4, 2020

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture’s COVID-19 Relief Fund has come to the rescue of 293 financially distressed athletes, Minister Nathi Mthethwa announced on Monday.

AU Chairperson joins WHO pledge conference

Monday, May 4, 2020

African Union Chairperson, President Cyril Ramaphosa, will today participate in a World Health Organization (WHO) global response pledge conference convened by the European Union (EU).

Post Office unveils cashless ATM for SASSA social grants

Monday, May 4, 2020

The South African Post Office (Sapo) has commenced with the process of rolling out cashless ATMs that will serve as additional payment points for the payment of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grants.

Cigarettes ban decision not taken lightly

Monday, May 4, 2020

An earlier decision by government to allow the sale of cigarettes during the COVID-19 lockdown was rescinded after the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) consulted medical experts and various role-players.