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YES initiative aids fight against unemployment

Thursday, August 8, 2019

The Youth Environmental Services (YES) programme is contributing to reducing the country’s high unemployment rate, says Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu.

R2.3bn set aside for government building maintenance

Thursday, August 8, 2019

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has rolled out a R2.3 billion maintenance and repairs plan for the country’s courts, police stations and Home Affairs offices, Minister Patricia De Lille has announced.

President Ramaphosa to attend SADC Summit

Thursday, August 8, 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to attend the 39th Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government in Tanzania next week.

Call for nominations for National Orders

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Cabinet has urged South Africans to nominate persons they deem deserving of being bestowed with the country’s highest honours, the National Orders, in April next year.

SA has no plans to approach IMF

Thursday, August 8, 2019

While there is no need for South Africa to approach the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial assistance, there is a need for prudency given the state of the economy.

Responding to a question at a post Cabinet media briefing on Thursday, Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu said government is not approaching the fund for assistance.

Have your say on the NHI

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has called for robust debate on the newly released National Health Insurance Bill.

Committee welcomes tabling of NHI Bill

Thursday, August 8, 2019

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has welcomed the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, tabled by the Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize.

NHI: One step closer to universal health coverage

Thursday, August 8, 2019

The much anticipated National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill has officially been released by Parliament - paving the way for public participation and engagement on it.

Police ordered to find Joburg raid perpetrators

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Cabinet has instructed the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other law enforcement agencies to pursue suspects linked to the recent attack of SAPS members in the Johannesburg city centre, without any fear or favour.