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The Department of Small Business Development has reminded the public to submit comments on the Draft South African Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and Co-operatives Funding Policy, as the deadline approaches.The draft policy proposes 17 critical interventions that will enable the estimated 3.2 million SMMEs and 43 000 cooperatives in the country to thrive. These … [Read more...] about Comments sought on draft policy for SMME funding

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 Minister Pandor apologies for any offence caused by her ‘arts’ comments

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has arrived in Port Louis, Mauritius, where she is scheduled to hold talks with the Mauritian Foreign Minister Alan Ganoo.“It is expected that the working visit will provide the Ministers with an opportunity to assess the status of bilateral relations between South Africa and Mauritius, share information and … [Read more...] about Minister Pandor on working visit to Mauritius

Government has joined the rest of the world in commemorating the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2023.This day is set aside across the globe to realise and raise the importance of press freedom. This year’s commemoration takes place under the theme: “Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights” which signifies the enabling element of … [Read more...] about SA commemorates World Press Freedom Day

Diesel, paraffin and gas consumers will feel some relief at the pumps when prices decrease at midnight.The price of petrol will, however, be on the increase as the Department of Mineral Resources announced the latest adjustments on Tuesday. The changes are as follows: Both grades of petrol will increase by 37c Diesel 0.05% sulphur will decrease by 73c Diesel 0.005% sulphur is … [Read more...] about Some consumers set for relief at the pumps