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SA to comment on CITES COP18 at a later stage

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries will comment on all decisions taken at the 18th Conference of Parties to the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES COP18) at the end of the conference being held in Geneva, Switzerland.

Another SARS executive on precautionary suspension

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that it has placed Mmamathe Makhekhe-Mokhuane on precautionary suspension pending the finalisation of a disciplinary process in respect of serious allegations of misconduct.

Labour dept undertakes employment equity roadshows

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

The Department of Employment and Labour’s Employment Equity (EE) Deputy Director, Masilo Lefika, says the revised Employment Equity Act4 (EEA) form requires employers to provide salary differentials between their top and lowest earners.

Bright future ahead for young female scientist

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

As the country celebrates Women's Month, a young female scientist from the Department of Water and Sanitation has secured a Doctoral Scholarship to study at the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation at the University of Twente in Netherlands.

Language board commends SADC recognition of Kiswahili

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) has welcomed the declaration by the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) to adopt Kiswahili as its fourth official language of communication.

Government called on to "Khawuleza"

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on government to Khawuleza and move with speed in delivering services to the people.

Department seeks solutions to address water woes

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has advised the City of Tshwane to work with the department to find sustainable scientific and technical solutions to address challenges at the Water Treatment Works.

Basic Education gives matriculants a second chance

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

The Basic Education Department has invited all candidates who wrote and did not the pass the May/June Matric examination that took place this year to register for another opportunity to sit for the exams.