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SASSA August payments without major incident

Thursday, August 2, 2018

The August South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) payment cycle went without any major incidents in all pilot sites spread throughout all the nine provinces, Social Development Minister, Susan Shabangu, announced on Thursday.

PRASA to get temporary safety permit

Thursday, August 2, 2018

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) will issue the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) with a Temporary Safety Permit.

Vocational education needs to meet 21st century demands

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Buti Manamela says vocational education in the 21st century requires both head and hand skills, as the increasing use of integrated technologies is less done by hand.

Three die in Zimbabwe post-election violence

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Three people died and scores of others were injured on Wednesday when protesting opposition supporters clashed with army and police in the capital Harare.

Power remains constrained today

Thursday, August 2, 2018

The power system is expected to remain constrained for most of today as wage talks between Eskom and the unions resume this morning under the auspices of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).

President announces inquiries into Jiba, Mrwebi

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Nomgcobo Jiba and Special Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Lawrence Mrwebi, of his intention to institute inquiries into their fitness to hold office.

SAA Act transferred back to Public Enterprises

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa has transferred the administration of the South African Airways Act, and accompanying functions, from the Minister of Finance back to the Minister of Public Enterprises.