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Voter registration for by-elections open this weekend

Thursday, September 13, 2018

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says voter registration will be held this weekend for two municipal ward by-elections scheduled to take place in Gauteng on Wednesday, 31 October 2018.

SASSA ready for October payments

Thursday, September 13, 2018

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says it is ready for the October payment cycle where all social grant payments will be made by the agency, in partnership with the South African Post Office (SAPO).

North West Premier intervenes in Ramokokastad

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

North West Premier Professor Job Mokgoro has invoked Section 10 of the provincial Traditional Leadership and Governance Act to bring stability to Ramokokastad.

Multi-pronged approach to tackle GBV

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

The fight against gender-based violence (GBV) requires a multi-pronged approach to ensure that women don’t find themselves with no other choice but to stay in abusive relationships.

Dlamini-Zuma to attend Kofi Annan’s funeral

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will attend the state funeral of the late former United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, on Thursday, in Accra, Ghana.