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EC Premier welcomes breakthrough in young girl's abduction case

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane has commended the Hawks for their swift and successful action in solving the case of a nine-year-old girl, who was kidnapped outside Dreamland Primary School in Buffalo Flats, East London.

Government amends regulations for PPPs

Thursday, February 13, 2025

The Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has amended the regulations of the Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), in an effort to deliver much-needed infrastructure, and ease pressure on stretched government finances.

URGENT: SASSA Gold Cards will stop working soon – get your new Postbank Black Card now!

Thursday, February 13, 2025

URGENT: SASSA Gold Cards Will Stop Working Soon – Get Your New Postbank Black Card NOW!

Deadline: 20 March 2025

Time is running out! If you rely on a SASSA Gold Card to receive your grant, you must switch to the new Postbank Black Card before 20 March 2025 – or you will have trouble with your transactions after the deadline. 

All SASSA Gold Cards will be deactivated on 20 March 2025, regardless of the expiry date printed on them. 

President Ramaphosa assents the Plant Health Bill

Thursday, February 13, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Plant Health Bill into law, introducing measures to combat plant pests that threaten domestic agriculture and could affect South Africa’s ability to export agricultural products.

Remains of 14 SANDF troops finally home 

Thursday, February 13, 2025

The remains of the 14 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers who died in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have finally returned home and will be handed over to their families this evening.

Motsoaledi commends plans to move NHI forward in 2025

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has praised President Cyril Ramaphosa for announcing that South Africa will continue its plans to establish the National Health Insurance (NHI) this year.

PRASA train service to run for rugby game

Thursday, February 13, 2025

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced a train service for the Emirates Lions vs DHL Stormers rugby game taking place this weekend at the Emirates Airline Park (Ellis Park Stadium).

Nzimande participates in World Governments Summit 

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, is participating in the prestigious World Governments Summit, hosted by the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai.