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Government’s International Cooperation, Trade and Security (ICTS) cluster has noted the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) decision to list South Africa as a “jurisdiction under increased monitoring”, or more commonly referred to as FATF’s “grey list”.In a statement on Monday, the cluster said Cabinet has considered the action plan and is committed to actively work with … [Read more...] about Action plan to deal with “grey listing”

Acting Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Minister, Thulas Nxesi, says the no work, no pay principle will apply to employees embarking on illegal strike action.In a virtual media briefing on Monday, Nxesi said no disciplinary action should be taken against employees embarking on peaceful picketing. “Disciplinary action should be taken against those employees who block … [Read more...] about No work, no pay principle to apply to striking employees

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, on Monday officially opened the new Home Affairs office at the Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Pretoria.This, according to the department, is in fulfillment of a commitment to making Home Affairs services more accessible to people. Speaking at the launch, Motsoaledi said more offices are set to be opened at malls, including at Cresta … [Read more...] about Home Affairs office opens in Menlyn

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, says the agricultural sector continues to grow and make a positive contribution to food availability, employment and economic growth.Speaking at the Provincial Agriculture Indaba held at Msunduzi Sports Field in Mandeni Local Municipality on Saturday, Dube-Ncube said the provincial government supports the acceleration and revitalisation … [Read more...] about KZN Agricultural sector contributes to economic growth

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the economic empowerment of women remains an important pillar in the battle against the scourge of gender based violence and femicide.He was addressing the nation through the weekly Presidential Newsletter. The President said as the world celebrates International Women’s Day later this week, society must reflect on how it can do better to empower … [Read more...] about Women’s economic empowerment critical in fight against GBV