South Africa is joining the global community to observe International Childhood Cancer Day to raise awareness and improve understanding of childhood cancer.International Childhood Cancer Day is observed annually across the world on February 15, with this year’s campaign observed under the #ThroughTheirHands theme, which focuses on paying tribute to the families and caregivers, … [Read more...] about SA commemorates International Childhood Cancer Day
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Collaboration needed to advance local government
For government to ensure that local government is able to respond to the needs of a capable and developmental State, South Africans from all walks of life must help to contribute to the building of financially sustainable local government.This was the argument of Cooperative Governance Deputy Minister, Thembi Nkadimeng, during a Parliamentary debate of President Cyril … [Read more...] about Collaboration needed to advance local government
Government commits to assisting small businesses affected by load shedding
Government will be rolling out a Power Purchase Package to cushion Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) against the crippling effects of load shedding.“We have designed packages to cater for all segments of our sectors. In rolling out these packages, SMMEs need to capitalise on opportunities presented by this transformation of energy production,” the Minister of Small … [Read more...] about Government commits to assisting small businesses affected by load shedding
Communities should work with police to curb crime, urges Cele
Police Minister Bheki Cele has called on communities to work with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to curb crime in the country.The Minister on Tuesday made the call at the Cape Town City Hall during a Parliamentary debate of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA). The Joint Sitting of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of … [Read more...] about Communities should work with police to curb crime, urges Cele
Creecy extends term of appointment of the EAPASA
Government has declared a National State of Disaster to enable an intensive, coordinated response to the impact of floods that are affecting Mpumalanga, the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, the Northern Cape and North West provinces. The declaration, made in terms of the Disaster Management Act of 2002, was on Monday gazet... See more … [Read more...] about Creecy extends term of appointment of the EAPASA
