The National Assembly (NA) has approved the South African Sign Language (SASL) as the 12th official language during a hybrid plenary sitting on Tuesday.The National Assembly approved the Report of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development on the Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Bill [B1 – 2023] to amend section 6 of the Constitution of the Republic … [Read more...] about National Assembly approves sign language as official language
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UJ pays back R311 million in NSFAS funds
Eastern Cape MEC for Health, Nomakhosazana Meth, says she has learnt with shock the tragic passing of a young and promising final-year Cuban medical student, over the weekend. According to the provincial department, the 28-year-old female was involved in a car accident in Mthatha. “She succumbed to her injuries at the Nelson Mandela Ac... See more … [Read more...] about UJ pays back R311 million in NSFAS funds
Leading retailers drive localisation through the KwaZulu-Natal Clothing and Textile Cluster Business Accelerator
Durban, KwaZulu Natal – During April, the KwaZulu-Natal Clothing and Textile Cluster Business Accelerator hosted its fourth “Dragons’ Den” event at the Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS) in Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal. Abdulqadir Shaik of Instyle Linen emerged victorious, winning the “Best Business Case” award, walking away with R20 000 on-the-spot cash prize. … [Read more...] about Leading retailers drive localisation through the KwaZulu-Natal Clothing and Textile Cluster Business Accelerator
Committee welcomes launch of Gauteng’s crime fighting unit
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the newly launched crime fighting unit in Gauteng by Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Community Safety MEC Faith Mazibuko.Committee Chairperson, Bandile Masuku, said the committee is pleased that the launch of this unit will see 6000 Crime Prevention Wardens deployed in communities, especially … [Read more...] about Committee welcomes launch of Gauteng’s crime fighting unit
Working for water
Ongoing work in South Africa’s water industry is expected to not only ensure the provision of the precious commodity, but also to respond to challenges.In the past year, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has made progress in unblocking important reforms and major water resource infrastructure projects that had been delayed. Progress has the made on the decision to … [Read more...] about Working for water
