From left: Senohe Matsoara, Teboho Lipholo, Nandipha Magudumana, Motenyani Masukela, Tieho Makhotsa, and Nastassja Jansen. Photo: Becker Semela. Eight people now face charges in the Thabo Bester matter. The charge sheet reveals new details of the state’s case, including allegations that Bester and his partner Nandipha Magudumana fraudulently claimed dead bodies and paid … [Read more...] about Thabo Bester escape: state says prison CCTV technician was offered R2.5-million bribe
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Adoption of framework for professionalisation of public sector welcomed
The Minister of Public Service and Administration, Noxolo Kiviet, has welcomed the decision by the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) to adopt the National Framework Towards Professionalisation of the Public Sector.This follows Cabinet’s adoption of the framework on 19 October 2022. The adoption of the framework by SALGA was informed by presentations made by the … [Read more...] about Adoption of framework for professionalisation of public sector welcomed
SARS changes tax compliance status reporting for transferring funds abroad
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published the changes in tax compliance status reporting for transferring funds abroad in an attempt to improve turnaround times for taxpayers and traders that are compliant.In a statement on Wednesday, SARS said that as the previous Tax Clearance Status (TCS) solution has been operational since April 2016, it has processed … [Read more...] about SARS changes tax compliance status reporting for transferring funds abroad
President Ramaphosa to deliver a keynote address at Presidential Health Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the keynote address at the second Presidential Health Summit at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg.According to the President's spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, the summit, which starts on 4 May, brings together key stakeholders from various constituencies within the health sector to review the implementation of interventions agreed … [Read more...] about President Ramaphosa to deliver a keynote address at Presidential Health Summit
De Lille announces managers to handle SA Tourism Board affairs
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has announced the three people appointed to manage the affairs of the SA Tourism Board following the dissolution of the previous board.De Lille said the appointment was done in line with the Section 16 (3) (b) of the Tourism. The three appointed people are: - Ms Kholeka Zama - a qualified … [Read more...] about De Lille announces managers to handle SA Tourism Board affairs
