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Crackdown on corruption at State Attorney

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Government has initiated a countrywide investigation into the corruption allegations levelled against the Office of the State Attorney, Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Michael Masutha announced on Tuesday.

More required to end culture of abuse and violence

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

This year marks 62 years since courageous and selfless women stood firm in the face of apartheid tyranny. The women of 1956 bravely stood against patriarchy and subjugation which sought to confine and define them.

SAFE to get rid of pit toilets in schools

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

With nearly 4 000 schools with pit latrines, President Cyril Ramaphosa says the launch of the Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) initiative is an answer to an emergency.

Stop child labour: let children be children

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant will reflect on government initiatives to halt the growing problem of child labour when she addresses the National Day against Child Labour on Friday.

Hout Bay protests receiving urgent attention

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) says it is urgently addressing the unstable situation at Hout Bay harbour following violent protests and looting, which took place on Sunday.

Educational drive on digital migration

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

The Department of Communications is working with broadcasters such as e.tv, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), MultiChoice and Star Sat to educate the public about digital migration in the Free State.

Five arrested in licence fraud syndicate

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

A syndicate operating at a driver testing station in Delmas was dismantled on Monday during a raid by the Road Traffic Management Corporation’s National Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit and the Hawks.

Presidency notes Shaun Abrahams ruling

Monday, August 13, 2018

The Presidency has noted the ruling by the Constitutional Court that declares as invalid and unconstitutional the appointment of Advocate Shaun Abrahams as the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP).

No retrenchments, says government

Monday, August 13, 2018

Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo on Monday refuted media reports that government plans to retrench 30 000 public servants to cut costs.

Gautrain strike comes to an end

Monday, August 13, 2018

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi has welcomed the wage agreement reached between Bombela Operating Company and the United National Transport Union (UNTU) to end the two-week strike.