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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

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

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

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, will on Thursday officially open the completed Spring Grove Water Treatment Plant in Rosetta and the Bruntville Reservoir in Mooi River, which will benefit communities living in the uMgungundlovu District in KwaZulu-Natal. The water projects form part of the Greater Mpofana Bulk Water Supply Scheme, funded by the Department of … [Read more...] about Mchunu to unveil completed water projects in uMgungundlovu

The National Prosecuting Authority Asset Forfeiture Unit (NPA AFU) has obtained an order to seize assets worth some R165 million from at least nine accused in a fraud, corruption, forgery, bribery and money laundering case.NPA Investigating Directorate spokesperson, Sindisiwe Seboka, said the seizure was executed on Monday morning in and around Durban. “The order of over R165 … [Read more...] about NPA Asset Forfeiture Unit seizes R165m assets from World Cup accommodation corruption accused