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Firefighters lauded for bravery

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy has welcomed a group of 45 Working on Fire (WoF) crew and their senior managers, who spent almost 30 days fighting fires at the Province of Alberta in Western Canada.

Over R260m set aside for court building repairs

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille says her department has set aside more than R260 million for the repairs and maintenance of court buildings across the country.

Unemployment rate rises

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

South Africa’s unemployment rate has risen to 29% during the second quarter of 2019, according to figures released by Statistician General Risenga Maluleke.

Clean River Campaign honours Madiba's legacy

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

The Department of Water and Sanitation celebrated the iconic Statesman, former President Nelson Mandela’s birthday across the country on 18 July under the theme “Clear River Campaign”.

Tshwane CBD brought to a standstill

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Despite a court interdict, City of Tshwane employees have again brought the Pretoria CBD to the standstill.

Mabuza appointed as Eskom interim CEO

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has appointed Jabu Mabuza as interim executive chairperson and acting Chief Executive Officer of Eskom for three months.

Committee condemns criminal attacks on tourists

Monday, July 29, 2019

The Portfolio Committee on Tourism has condemned the recent criminal attacks on tourists and in particular the killing of a tourist who was hiking near Chapmans Peak in Cape Town on Saturday.

PP's remedial action against Gordhan halted

Monday, July 29, 2019

The North Gauteng High Court has ruled that Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's remedial action against Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan be suspended.