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The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has since March 2020 to date paid out R2.1 billion to 457 546 workers in the North West province as part of its COVID-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (COVID-19 TERS).
Dumisani Joxo was shot “without warning”, witness tells the court
President Cyril Ramaphosa is this afternoon hosting President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan for a working visit in Pretoria.
It was a weekend of celebrations as the inauguration of Chief MR Cele, head of the KwaCele Tribal Council (KTC), was honoured in KZN, starting in Scottburgh on the KZN South Coast. With Amandawe one of six regions under the tribal council, the generous donation of 142ha of land by Renishaw Coastal Precinct developers, as …
President Cyril Ramaphosa remains deeply committed to leading reforms aimed at resolving the many challenges facing the country, particularly on the economic front, says Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya.
The digital age is an exciting era brimming with advancements that continually reshape the business landscape. At the helm of these transformations, Synthesis, the South African software development powerhouse, offers a suite of services that catapult businesses into the future. From harnessing the potential of cloud computing to pioneering machine learning services, Synthesis’s service portfolio …
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala says since the inception of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Phase IV, a total of 3 940 719 work opportunities have been created by public bodies implementing the programme.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, businesses face a monumental task: keeping up with the speed of technological advancement while exceeding customer expectations. An uphill climb, indeed, when a plethora of tech solutions is expensive, challenging to manoeuvre, and often fail to live up to the hype. But nestled within the heart …
In a world where we are becoming increasingly reliant on electronic devices, one of the significant challenges we face is maintaining access to reliable power, especially in off-grid situations or during power outages. Bluetti, a leader in the world of portable power stations, provides versatile, efficient, and robust solutions to this challenge. In this blog, …
In the realm of technology, innovation is constant, and convenience is king. From ensuring our devices are always powered up, to making our TVs smarter, and stepping into immersive virtual worlds, technology is continually expanding our boundaries. Three such examples of cutting-edge tech are Romoss Power Banks, Google Chromecasts, and Oculus Quest 2. Let’s delve …
As part of interventions to reduce unemployment, the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is set to unveil a groundbreaking campaign to create jobs targeting young people.
Human Settlements Minister promises that professional engineers will properly assess the damaged homes
Amazon has been a game-changer in many respects. From revolutionising online retail to becoming a leader in digital technology, Amazon’s range of innovative products never fails to impress. Three products that stand out are Amazon Fire Sticks, Amazon Fire Tablets, and Amazon Kindles. This blog post will explore these products in detail. Amazon Fire …
Musician, songwriter, and cultural pioneer, Dr Thokozani Mhlambi’s newest single, New Sensation of Life, drops today on all streaming platforms. The 37-year-old KwaZulu-Natal composer is known for incorporating art with music, having held an artistic residency at the prestigious Cite International des Arts in Paris France, and having his music used as a soundtrack for …
Government employment initiatives are beginning to bear fruit with more people now employed in part-time work since December last year.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he has noted a report by News24 focusing on him and his past, which contains a number of potentially damaging, yet unsubstantiated allegations.
The Acting Premier of the North West Province, Nono Maloyi has vowed to fast track the completion of road projects in the province. This follows an oversight visit to Nelson Mandela Drive in the provincial capital, Mahikeng. The visit is aimed at ensuring that all road projects in the province meet the deadline.
In his policy statement Premier Kaobitsa Bushy Maape indicated that the province will be embarking on a rigorous road infrastructure development programme. The Nelson Mandela Drive is one of the roads identified for this purpose. Acting Premier Maloyi says road infrastructure is key to the developmental trajectory of the province
"Road infrastructure is one of the apex priorities of government. Today we are visiting Nelson Mandela Drive in Mahikeng to receive an update on this road construction project. Initially this project was supposed to be completed by September this year. We are very worried and business people are worried and the community is very worried that the pace is very slow.
We met with the contractor and he gave us a report on when will the project be completed. We are satisfied but we are going to monitor progress and we will be here fortnightly. We are going to embark on a similar approach with other projects to see to it that service providers meet their contractual obligations” emphasized Acting Premier Maloyi.
MEC for Public Works and Roads, Gaoage Oageng Molapisi maintains the department is geared-up to curb any delays on road projects.
“We understand the negative impact of the delays on our projects and inconveniences to motorists and other road users. In line with the accelerated service delivery plan, we will be revisiting this project in the next two weeks as per the instruction of the Acting Premier. We will do everything in our power to see to it that we complete this project on time” concluded MEC Molapisi.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of North West Office of the Premier, Republic of South Africa.
The V&A Waterfront, Africa’s most visited tourist destination, has joined forces with admyt, the market leading digital parking management platform in South Africa, to leverage its innovative smart parking system for the benefit of visitors, tenants and guests to the precinct. The admyt system uses license plate recognition (LPR) software and smartphone technology to provide …
Dear Editor Unisa has been marred by allegations regarding examination irregularities. Over 385 664 assignments have allegedly not been marked. The DA therefore calls on Nzimande to suspend Unisa council and urgently appoint administrator to get the university’s affairs in order. The DA calls on Higher Education Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, to appoint an administrator …
Dear Editor State-owned Onderstepoort Biological Products sells Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines for more than double the wholesale price to the SA government. South African taxpayers would not be incurring this cost if the Agricultural Research Council kept production levels up to demand. DA reiterates call for government and private sector collaboration to produce enough …
The Junior Springboks plan to deliver an energetic effort at Paarl Gymnasium on Thursday, where they will take on Italy in their second Pool C match of the 2023 World Rugby Under-20 Championship. Junior Boks assistant coach, Lumumba Currie, was confident that the sell-out crowd will get good value for money and time spent, especially …
World Rugby has announced the results of the election for the two vacant seats on its Executive Board run by independent organisation PwC Switzerland. Four candidates were nominated for the election taking place remotely in accordance with World Rugby’s Bye-Laws. Following the completion of the vote, it was confirmed this morning that Su Carty (Ireland) …
Trade, Industry, and Competition Deputy Minister, Nomalungelo Gina, will on Thursday host a business seminar in the Alfred Duma Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.
South Africa’s ageing infrastructure hinders economic growth potential, but DUCAT Trading paves the way for optimised logistics solutions Cape Town, 28 June 2023: Inadequate and ageing infrastructure remains a significant obstacle towards Africa achieving its full economic growth potential. According to the Infrastructure Consortium of Africa (ICA), poor road, rail and harbour infrastructure adds 30-40 …