It will cost the Eastern Cape provincial government an estimated R4.5 billion to fix and replace road and bridge infrastructure damaged by the floods that battered the province last week.This was on Monday confirmed by Eastern Cape Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC Zolile Williams who was briefing the media on the work of government in managing the … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape floods cause R4.5 billion road, bridge infrastructure damage
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President Ramaphosa to officiate annual Armed Forces Day
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, as Commander-in-Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), officiate the annual Armed Forces Day programme at Richard’s Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. Armed Forces Day is held annually on 21 February to commemorate the World War I naval tragedy in which 616 Black South African troops died when the SS Mendi steamship sank on … [Read more...] about President Ramaphosa to officiate annual Armed Forces Day
Public comment deadline on draft water agency bill extended
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu has extended the public consultation process on the draft Bill for the establishment of National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA) Bill to 17 March 2023. The public comments intend to facilitate stakeholders’ participation, raise awareness, capacity building and knowledge sharing, to ensure buy-in, and pave a way … [Read more...] about Public comment deadline on draft water agency bill extended
Parents urged to support child immunisation campaign in schools
As part of the measles immunisation drive, various provincial departments are working around the clock to ensure that children under the age of 15 are protected against this serious viral infection in youngsters.The Department of Health, working closely with the sister departments of Basic Education and Social Development, provinces and various stakeholders have embarked on a … [Read more...] about Parents urged to support child immunisation campaign in schools
Free State Judge to appear in court
A Free State High Court Judge is expected to appear in the Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Kroonstad to face charges of theft, money laundering and contempt of court. This comes after the unidentified judge was on Friday served with a (J175) court summons, a form of securing the attendance of an accused person in court by the Hawks Serious Commercial Crime … [Read more...] about Free State Judge to appear in court
