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IEC approves deposits for parties contesting 2019 elections

Sunday, January 20, 2019

The Electoral Commission has approved election deposits for the 2019 National and Provincial Elections of R200 000 for parties wishing to contest national elections and R45 000 per provincial election contested.

DAFF enforces restrictions to contain FMD outbreak

Sunday, January 20, 2019

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has reiterated that no live cloven hooved animals may be moved within the area affected by foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Vhembe District.

Forum to address health challenges in mining communities

Friday, January 18, 2019

The North West Health Department, together with mining houses that operate hospitals in Bojanala District, have established a Health Forum to attend to healthcare challenges in mining communities.

Tshwane mayor resigns

Friday, January 18, 2019

Solly Msimanga has announced his resignation as the mayor of Tshwane.

Don't be a victim of title deeds scam

Friday, January 18, 2019

The City of Ekurhuleni has warned residents not to fall for a scam which has emerged in the area involving title deeds.

SA calls for continued peace efforts in Sudan

Friday, January 18, 2019

South Africa has urged the African Union (AU)/United Nations (UN) Hybrid Mission (UNAMID) to continue to provide technical and logistical assistance to support peace efforts in Sudan.

SA agricultural exports growing steadily

Friday, January 18, 2019

South African agricultural exports have been growing steadily over the last five years despite challenges including drought, bouts of food-and-mouth disease, and avian and swine flu over the same period.

President signs tax bills into law

Friday, January 18, 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law three 2018 tax bills that give legislative effect to the tax proposals announced by the Minister of Finance in last year’s annual National Budget Speech.

Minister pays visit to Home Affairs offices

Friday, January 18, 2019

Home Affairs Minister Siyabonga Cwele on Thursday visited the Randburg Home Affairs offices to ensure that services are delivered efficiently to the public.