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SARS pays out billions in 2024 tax season refunds

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has already paid out about R10 billion in refunds to at least 1.6 million taxpayers who were auto-assessed ahead of this year’s Tax Season.

Violent crimes and GBVF remains a SAPS priority

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Reducing cases of violent crime, including gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), will remain among the top priorities for the South African Police Service (SAPS).

SAPS to recruit additional members to combat crime

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is set to recruit additional members to bolster its ranks over the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) period in an effort to combat crime in the country.

MEC rolls up sleeves for Mandela Day

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, will commemorate Mandela Day by helping to clean up taxi ranks in the City of Johannesburg.

Through the Smart Mobility Campaign, the MEC and senior officials from the department will clean up Bree and Baragwanath Taxi Ranks as advocacy for a sustained clean environment.

SSA hard at work to combat cyber threats

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the State Security Agency is sharpening measures against cyber security threats in the country.

EPWP programme exceeds target

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

With over 80 000 work opportunities created, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment will continue to focus on the creation of work opportunities through the implementation of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in carrying out its mandate.

Relief for Kenville fire victims

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

The KwaZulu-Natal government is fast-tracking relief efforts in the Kenville informal settlement area, following the fire that destroyed homes, displacing over 400 families.

Eskom granted licence extension for Koeberg Unit 1

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has welcomed the announcement made by the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) on the licence extension for the operating life of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station Unit 1.