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Dekra Industrial SA has clinched its 9th annual NOSCAR safety award – and achieved its highest-ever score as a recipient of the greatest safety honour from the National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA). However, for Dekra Industrial Managing Director, Johan Gerber, and Dekra Industrial’s Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager, Carina Kleinhans, there would be no …
DPWI warns public of job scams ahead of the festive season
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has in a statement warned members of the public to be vigilant of fraudsters.
As the festive season approaches, fraudsters have increased their unscrupulous methods of tricking unsuspecting South Africans to part with their hard earned money. One of these methods, which is currently on the rise, is to fraudulently advertise jobs, falsely claiming they are at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure.
Unsuspecting job seekers are prompted to send their applications to a website bearing the name of the department but has slight difference from the official site.
Once the application is received by the fraudsters, applicants are requested to deposit money for a purported verification fee. Applicants are requested to make the deposit via cell-phone generated money transfer known as E-Wallets and at supermarkets like Spar, Shoprite, Pick ‘n Pay, etc.
After the money is deposited, fraudsters disappear with the money never to be seen and heard from again. This leaves the potential job seekers broke and their sensitive personal information at the hands of fraudsters who could further use the information to commit more fraud.
“The department will never ask for payment for any jobs advertised. DPWI only advertises jobs through the DPSA circular and on the official DPWI website www.publicworks.gov.za,” the department said.
The website, application links and the email addresses always end with gov.za and never with .org as advertised in the latest fraudulent advert.
“We urge all job seekers to always verify all advertised vacancies by going to the official websites as highlighted above. Job seekers are also advised to visit DPWI offices to verify any vacancies advertised.
“The current vacancy scam that has been doing the rounds, is for 85 Data Capturing Clerks. The DPWI has not advertised this and warns the public NOT to click on the link and send their sensitive information,” the department said. – SAnews.gov.za
Edwin
Mon, 10/02/2023 - 14:15
Dear Editor The blame for the calamitous failure of former Transnet CEO, Portia Derby and her Executive, lies squarely with the Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan as he signed off on their appointment in 2020. As the architect of this disastrous Executive team, Gordhan must demand the immediate resignation of the last holdout – …
Senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales XV to play Georgia at Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes in their final pool C match of Rugby World Cup 2023 (Saturday 7 October KO 2pm BST / 3pm local time live on ITV and S4C). Wales travel to Nantes on Thursday afternoon from their …
Dear Editor The DA takes note of the statement issued by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) Communications Directorate in which they have given the DA 7 days to issue a public apology to Minister Sihle Zikalala. The Department’s statement is in response to our media statement released yesterday in which we called …
There are various types of wills, each suited to different needs and circumstances. Here’s a guide to help you choose: Simple Wills Ideal for individuals with straightforward estate planning needs. It outlines asset distribution and may appoint guardians for minor children. Testamentary Trust Wills Suitable for those with young children, this type of …
History was made on Sunday, when the South African senior men’s team finished on the podium at the World Half Marathon Championships. Thabang Mosiako (6th), Stephen Mokoka (11th), Elroy Gelant (13th) and Precious Mashele (19th) claimed the bronze medal behind Kenya and Ethiopia at the inaugural World Road Running Championships in Latvia. Mosiako’s exceptional performance …
Police Deputy Minister sends condolences to slain officer's family
The Deputy Minister of Police, Cassel Mathale has sent his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of his close protector, Warrant Officer Lindela Mraqisa.
Mraqisa is among the five people that were shot and killed on Saturday evening in Gugulethu.
The member was attached to the Western Cape’s Protection and Security Service (PSS) Division and served as a close protector to Mathale since 2019.
Police have since mobilised maximum resources to trace and apprehend those behind the attack and killing of four men and a woman.
Mathale has described the late member as dedicated, humble and hardworking.
“The number of police officers killed on and off duty remains a concern for the leadership of the SAPS. We need the whole of society and government to fight this scourge.
“Mraqisa was a soft spoken, dedicated and focused police officer who was always punctual and professional in his conduct. We hope police will find and bring to book those responsible for his death. My condolences go to his family,” he said.
Police Minister General Bheki Cele and the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola will lead a delegation of senior police officers to Cape Town today where they will interact with the investigating team and also visit the bereaved family.
They will thereafter proceed to the family of another off-duty member who was found killed in Mfuleni on Sunday morning.
The 29-year-old policewoman was attached to the Samora Machel Police Station. The circumstances surrounding her death are a subject of a police investigation. One suspect has been arrested in connection with her death.
The SAPS appeals to members of the public to assist with information that will lead to the arrest of the perpetrators of mass shooting behind bars. – SAnews.gov.za
Edwin
Mon, 10/02/2023 - 10:49
Samoa’s Ben Lam attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) as a result of a review by the Foul Play Review Official in Samoa’s Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool D match against Japan on 28 September. The player accepted the red card and was suspended for two …
Dear Editor Today, the Democratic Alliance (DA) launched its 2024 Voter Registration Campaign along Bree Street in the Johannesburg CBD where we flighted the first of our registration posters and unveiled our registration slogan: “Register to Rescue SA”. We chose this location in particular because no other city so appropriately, and so tragically symbolises the …
Dear Editor Following charges that I laid in 2018 against 53 persons implicated in the looting of VBS Mutual Bank – including members of the ANC, case number CAS1058/05/2019 will be heard in the Pretoria High Court today. The DA welcomes this significant development which is a critical first step towards holding the first 14 …
Fewer than half of South Africans with drug or alcohol problems access treatment
GQEBERHA: Mike Wilson, NSRI Gqeberha coxswain, said:bOn Friday, 29 September, NSRI Gqeberha STATION 6 were activated to patient evacuate a 31 year old Ukrainian seaman from a motor vessel bulk carrier off-shore in Algoa Bay. The patient was suffering a medical complaint. NSRI Gqeberha duty crew, aboard the NSRI rescue craft Rescue 6 Alpha, rendezvoused …
KZN Health launches urgent investigation after hospital assault of 13-year-old boy
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has instituted an urgent investigation after a 13-year-old boy was filmed while being assaulted by two security guards at Ladysmith Hospital.
According to the department, the incident took place last week Thursday, and the matter was brought to the attention of hospital management on Friday.
Department spokesperson, Ntokozo Maphisa, said the security company implicated in the matter was immediately informed about the incident, and immediately took action against the employees.
“The department can, in the meantime, confirm that the two security guards have been immediately dismissed by their employer, who is contracted to provide security services at the hospital. The department has also instituted an internal disciplinary process against the nursing staff implicated in the matter,” Maphisa said.
Maphisa said the patient, who suffers from a disability and was a resident of a place of shelter before his admission to Ladysmith Hospital, has since been moved to another healthcare facility in Durban.
“As a department, we are shocked and appalled by this incident. Our Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane has made it clear that the safety and well-being of our patients is our priority, and that their abuse under any circumstances, and in any way, shape or form, will not be accepted.
“We can confirm that the matter has been reported to the police, and to the Department of Social Development. We can also confirm that a disciplinary process is underway into this matter,” Maphisa said.
He said the disciplinary process will look into, among others, where the nurses were when the incident took place, who called the security guards and why the patient was assaulted. – SAnews.gov.za
GabiK
Mon, 10/02/2023 - 11:20
Office of the Tax Ombud celebrates 10 years of excellence
Having stood the test of time as a capable organisation with a proven track record in helping to resolve taxpayers' complaints against the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
"We are encouraged by the average 98% implementation by SARS of our nonbinding recommendations. Also worth noting is that, on average, 80% of complaints received by the OTO in the past decade were resolved in favour of taxpayers, and only 20% were in favour of SARS,” Tax Ombud Yanga Mputa said on Sunday.
She attributed the success of the OTO to its dedicated employees, the support of stakeholders, including Finance Ministers, the National Treasury and SARS, and recognised controlling bodies in the tax sphere.
Established on 1 October 2013, the OTO has been credited with improving the country's tax administration system and promoting and championing taxpayer rights.
“We have made a significant contribution towards promoting a healthy balance between taxpayer rights and obligations on the one hand, and SARS powers and duties on the other. We champion the promotion and protection of taxpayer rights through our ongoing ‘Making Taxpayers' Rights Matter’ educational campaign, which takes our services to the doorsteps of communities nationwide. We reiterate the call for taxpayers to utilise the free and impartial services provided by the OTO to those with complaints against SARS,” Mputa said.
The OTO has published the country's first-ever Compilation of Taxpayers' Rights, Entitlements and Obligations to promote its mandate.
This document's main aim is to highlight taxpayers' rights and obligations, as contained in various laws, including the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 and the Tax Administration Act, 2011, and be used as a reference tool to guide taxpayers towards the information needed.
"One of our priorities in the next decade is to promote awareness about the OTO and take our services to the four corners of our country. We will continue to benchmark ourselves and, wherever we can, to share our expertise with other government institutions – in South Africa and beyond," Mputa said. – SAnews.gov.za
nosihle
Mon, 10/02/2023 - 09:33
Stakeholders to engage on railway safety practices at conference
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) will this week take centre stage at the International Rail Safety Council (IRSC) conference through the presentation of several papers on railway safety, with a key priority on the revitalisation of passenger rail in the country.
The IRSC, a forum of railway safety practitioners and professionals, is renowned for its global reach and in-depth exchange of ideas and experiences for improving rail safety globally.
“We are confident that this conference will inspire all to double their efforts in making railways safety a top priority,” PRASA Group CEO Hishaam Emeran said on Sunday.
PRASA has assumed the mantle of the main sponsor of the IRSC 2023 Annual Conference, taking place at Century City, Cape Town, from 01 – 06 October 2023, under the theme “Reshaping railways in an uncertain world.”
PRASA has expressed excitement to be collaborating with the council this year and are proud that the conference is back in South Africa.
“This partnership reflects our commitment to railway safety. Safer railways make it possible for operators to maintain this mode of transport as one of the safest and most affordable,” Emeran said.
PRASA, through its Asiphephe campaign, commits to a culture of safety across its rail network and operations.
“By sponsoring this conference, we seek to contribute to raising awareness about the importance of railway safety not only within our industry but also among the wider public. The ability to engage with industry leaders and professionals, and forge new partnerships at the event, is a positive step for PRASA as we rebuild and revitalize the passenger rail network,” the agency said. – SAnews.gov.za
nosihle
Mon, 10/02/2023 - 09:19
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September 2023 marks a milestone in the history of leading African law firm Bowmans. Fifteen years ago, Bowmans Kenya was established in a move that marked the start of Bowmans’ growth across the continent. Today, Bowmans Kenya is one of the largest law firms in the country and operates as a hub with Bowmans’ other …
La Mercy, Kwa-Zulu Natal — FUTURELIFE®, a leading South African food company and wholly-owned by PepsiCo South Africa, is excited to announce the opening of its new manufacturing facility in the Dube Trade Zone, Kwa-Zulu Natal. This milestone reflects FUTURELIFE®’s ongoing commitment to nutrition, innovation, growth, and community empowerment. With this R75 million investment, FUTURELIFE® …
FNB has launched a suite of structured investment solutions that is designed to effectively help FNB and RMB Private Bank clients achieve their investment goals. Structured solutions are traditionally offered to large institutional investors, however FNB is making these solutions available to individual clients, offering them an exciting new way to achieve a well-rounded, risk-managed …
An exciting new tenant has set up shop at the Lifestyle @ 55 Shopping Centre in Raslouw, Centurion. On 25 September, Tiger Wheel & Tyre unveiled a brand new store in the popular lifestyle centre, situated at the corner of the R55 and Lochner Road. Speaking on behalf of the team, Acting Sales Manager, Jared …
DSV, one of the world's largest freight and logistics providers, has chosen the Agility Logistics Park (www.Agility.com) in Mozambique as the location where it will manage storage and distribution for a global beverage customer .
The Agility park is the leading warehouse facility in Mozambique's capital, Maputo. DSV has leased 12,000 SQM at the facility with the possibility to add an additional 2,000 SQM to help its customer meet seasonal demand for raw materials, bottles, packaging and finished products.
Philipp Buechler, Managing Director, DSV Mozambique, commented “At DSV, a safe, secure, and efficient distribution center is fundamental to our business model. The Agility warehouses provide the necessary infrastructure to meet exacting international standards and our operational requirements. Agility Logistics Parks also ensures that strict HSSE standards are followed within the park, something that is very important for optimal operations. This partnership is one of the key milestones in our supply chain strategy, which will support our further business growth in Mozambique.”
The Agility Logistics Park is located on the Maputo Ring Road, at Chiango area in Marracuene and is strategically situated for efficient distribution both across the country and into Maputo. The park is within a 25-kilometer radius of the Maputo port and airport, the N4 highway to South Africa, and the capital's Central Business District.
Agility is funding and developing 300,000 SQM of warehouses on the site, a center of excellence for warehousing in the region, to support businesses operating in and from Mozambique. The Agility warehouses provide the essential infrastructure required for both multi-national companies and local businesses that need storage, distribution, packaging, processing and light manufacturing space.
Geoffrey White, CEO Agility Africa, said: “We are delighted that DSV chose to lease warehouse space in the Agility Logistics Park in Maputo. We believe that the provision of international-standard warehouses for storage, distribution and light manufacturing is one of the fundamental building blocks necessary for economic growth. Demand in Maputo has been strong post the pandemic from both local and international companies, and we are now expanding the warehouse park and investing in further warehousing to support economic growth, jobs and prosperity in Mozambique.”
White added: “Across Africa Agility is funding and developing warehouse parks that provide move-in-ready warehouses, enabling fast deployment, flexibility and reduced capital commitments for our existing and new customers. The provision of secure, ready-built, quality, warehouses with consistent power and IT connectivity in the Maputo market is a true enabler of growth and prosperity in Africa.”
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Agility Logistics Parks is one of the largest private owners and developers of warehousing and light industrial parks in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. It funds, builds and manages world-class facilities and infrastructure that help companies operate in the world's fastest-growing markets. Agility Logistics Parks' parent, Agility, is a pioneer in emerging markets and a leader and investor in technology to enhance supply chain efficiency. Agility is a publicly traded company with $2.8 billion in annual revenue. For more information about Agility, visit www.Agility.com
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