MSD renews commitment to youth employment and socio-economic initiatives in SAGlobal pharmaceutical company MSD recently hosted the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation Mr Buti Manamela at its Midrand Campus to officially launch the company’s 2023 Graduate Placement and Youth Employment Services (YES) program. YES is a collaborative effort between the … [Read more...] about MSD renews commitment to youth employment and socio-economic initiatives in SA
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Activists take Parliament to court over PRASA
Members and supporters of #UniteBehind outside Parliament in August 2022, where they handed over an official complaint to the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests. Archive photo: James Stent #UniteBehind has launched court action against Parliament’s Ethics Committee for failing to act on its complaints. Six months have passed since the commuter activist group … [Read more...] about Activists take Parliament to court over PRASA
Electoral Commission welcomes signing of the Electoral Amendment Bill
The Electoral Commission has welcomed the signing into law of the Electoral Amendment Bill.The Commission says the assent by the President provides the necessary legal certainty required to prepare for the National and Provincial Elections which will be held in 2024. “Such certainty in the legal framework can only augur well for the Electoral Commission, the voting public, … [Read more...] about Electoral Commission welcomes signing of the Electoral Amendment Bill
Minister Gordhan appoints new SAA interim board
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced the appointment of an interim board of directors for national carrier, South African Airways (SAA).Former Tourism Minister Derek Hannekom has been appointed as interim non-executive director and chairperson of the carrier. Professor John Lamola – who was the air carrier’s chairperson – will remain as an interim … [Read more...] about Minister Gordhan appoints new SAA interim board
Pandor to host Norwegian counterpart
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, is expected to host her Norwegian counterpart, Anniken Huitfeldt, for the sixth session of the South Africa–Norway high-level consultations.At Wednesday’s consultations, the Ministers are expected to review the status of bilateral political and economic relations. “Discussions will also focus on issues of peace … [Read more...] about Pandor to host Norwegian counterpart
