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Operation Vala to tighten security at prisons

Thursday, November 22, 2018

With the festive season in sight, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) will be tightening security at its prisons through Operation Vala to combat festive season escapes.

Labour targets trucking industry

Thursday, November 22, 2018

The Department of Labour and its partners this week conducted an inspection on the freight industry in an operation at Mkhondeni Weigh Bridge in Pietermaritzburg.

New audit law to hold accounting officers liable

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

As irregular and fruitless expenditure continues to soar, Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu says the newly accented Public Audit Amendment Act will empower his office to take measures that will see accounting officers being held to account for material irregularities.

AG urged to complete audit bill regulations

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

The Standing Committee on the Auditor General has urged the Office of the Auditor General to accelerate the completion of the development of regulations to give effect to the Public Audit Amendment Bill.

SA, Cuba strengthen relations

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Human Settlements Minister Nomaindiya Mfeketo has left for the People’s Republic of Cuba where she will engage in discussions with her Cuban counterparts on existing cooperation agreements between the two countries.

Women Ministry commends IPID for police arrest

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Bathabile Dlamini, has congratulated the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) for arresting a police constable, who allegedly threatened and raped his girlfriend.

SABC board vacancies to be re-advertised

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

The Portfolio Committee on Communications will re-advertise four vacancies on the board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) following candidates withdrawing their applications.

Advisory officers urged to continue serving communities

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

North West MEC for Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development (READ), Manketsi Tlhape, has urged Extension and Advisory Officers (EAO) to continue serving the farming communities with diligence.

Taking parliament to the people in Gauteng

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Gauteng residents have aired their concerns to those in power during the public hearings at the National Council of Provinces (NCOP).