With Covid-19 health pandemic leading to mass job losses globally and in the country, the Government will continue to use programmes such as the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) to provide work opportunities to poor and unemployed South Africans so as to contribute towards the alleviation of poverty and reduction of unemployment
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Minister Ebrahim Patel on supporting local economic growth
Boosting Jobs and Growth through measured local industrial initiatives – Minister Calls on Black Businesses to Support Local Industry
Read MoreCommission for Gender Equality calls for protection of children from domestic violence
As the country continues to observe Child Protection Week under the theme: “Let us all protect children during Covid-19 and beyond”, the Commission for Gender Equality is calling on national government to ensure that Thuthuzela Care Centres and other shelters of safety have sufficient capacity to receive victims of domestic violence and their children.
Read MoreMEC Mmoloki Cwaile warns contractors against them building houses of poor quality
MEC for Corporative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs Mmoloki Cwaile has warned contractors that his department will not hesitate to take steps against them for building houses of poor quality. MEC Cwaile was virtually delivering his department’s budget speech to the provincial legislature on Tuesday in Mafikeng.
Read MoreReserve Bank on potential exit options in African Bank Holdings Limited
South African Reserve Bank’s review of its potential exit options for its 50% shareholding in African Bank Holdings Limited
Read MoreMinister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 1 669 231 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19
Today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 669 231 with 3 614 new cases reported.
Read MoreParliament on return of primary school learners to daily attendance
The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education today came out in support of the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE’s) decision to fully open primary schools (grades R-7) as from the start of the third term, 26 July 2021.
Read MoreParliament passes 2021 Division of Revenue Bill
The National Council of Provinces at its plenary sitting this morning, passed the Division of Revenue Bill 2021.
Read MoreSocial Development wishes children well on the celebration of International Children’s Day
Today South Africa joins the global community to celebrate International Children’s Day in the midst of the third wave of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, wishes all children well and reiterates her call for all South Africans to play their role in the protection and promotion of the rights of children. The International Children’s Day is celebrated annually on 1 June, which coincides with the Child Protection Week campaign currently underway in South Africa under the theme, “Let us all Protect Children during…
Read MorePresident Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates Pitso Mosimane on Al Ahly Continental cup victory
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Pitso Mosimane on leading the continent’s top football club, Al Ahly, to victory in the African Super Cup on Friday, 28 May 2021.
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