September 20, 2021

New COVID-19 infections on a downward trend

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says the country is experiencing a sustained downward trend in new COVID-19 infections.On Sunday, the country recorded 2 281 new laboratory confirmed cases, with 58 new COVID-19 related deaths.The…

Late Deputy Minister to be honoured with official funeral

The late Deputy Minister in The Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize, will be laid to rest on Saturday at her home in Johannesburg, Gauteng.The Presidency said on Monday that she will be honoured with an …

President Ramaphosa finalises terms of reference for expert panel

President Cyril Ramaphosa has finalised the terms of reference of the expert panel he has established to review government’s response to the incidents of public violence, destruction of property and looting that took place in July 2021.President Ramaph…

Government tackling corruption head on

Public beliefs about a perceived increase in corrupt activities may be as a result of increased action against corrupt officials and reports thereof.This is according to a statement from the Presidency following the release of an Afrobarometer corrupti…

Candidate nomination closes on Tuesday

Political parties and independent candidates intending to contest the Local Government Elections have until tomorrow to submit their nominations and prescribed election deposits. In terms of the election timetable, the cut-off date is Tuesday, 21 Septe…

WoF praised after successful expedition in Canada

Working on Fire continues to make strides towards becoming a leading agency in integrated fire management following its successful expedition in Manitoba, Canada, recently.Early in August, 109 firefighters and management from the Department of Forestry…

Entrepreneur turns passion for pedicures into successful business

With no education in cosmetology, somatology or cosmetic formulations, Shantelle Booysen used her love for pedicures to formulate products that are now being exported to 34 destinations and on top of that, this inspiring entrepreneur directly employs a…

Protection of whistleblowers key to fighting corruption

Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head, Advocate Andy Mothibi, says whistleblowers remain an important aspect to combatting corruption.He was speaking during the first webinar in a five-part series, which will explore the importance of whistleblowing an…

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