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The Eastern Cape High Court has dismissed an application by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to review and set aside a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation report which found possible wrongdoing in a R24.6 million COVID-19 procurement contract.The investigation into the contract was kicked off after a whistleblower reported possible wrongdoing to the SIU. According … [Read more...] about Court dismisses attempt to review SIU COVID-19 investigation report

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has paid out almost half a billion rand to 43 333 workers in the Northern Cape province through the COVID-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (COVID-19 TERS).UIF Commissioner Teboho Maruping revealed these figures during a media briefing at the Department of Employment and Labour’s provincial office in Kimberley on … [Read more...] about UIF pays out millions to Northern Cape workers

Proudly South African is set to host the media launch of the #BuyLocalSummit2023 on Thursday, 16 March.The launch, which is part of the build-up to the Buy Local Summit & Expo, is scheduled to be held at 6pm at the Goodman Gallery in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The theme is 'Growing the Economy and Creating Jobs through Localisation', and in true Proudly South African style, … [Read more...] about Proudly SA gears up for Buy Local Summit

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has tabled in Parliament its 2022/23 quarter three report, which highlights efforts made to help businesses navigate economic pressures and the persistent load shedding.Minister Ebrahim Patel on Tuesday presented the report to Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition. The presentation took note … [Read more...] about Trade and Industry programmes boost economic performance

President Cyril Ramaphosa has told new ambassadors from across the world that South Africa’s most immediate and pressing task is to stabilise the supply of electricity and to ensure energy security into the future.The President said this while welcoming 18 new Heads of Mission-Designate. The Heads of Mission-Designate presented their Letters of Credence to the President during … [Read more...] about President explains SA priorities to new ambassadors