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Parliament reconstruction process to take 24 months

Parliament says the reconstruction process of fire-damaged Parliament buildings will be completed within 24 months after it was gutted by fire last January.Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, announced this during a media briefing on Tuesday to communicate details of the reconstruction process of the sections of the buildings of Parliament…

Employment and Labour on Worker rights at BRICS Summit

Worker rights occupy centre stage at BRICS SummitWorker rights are the cornerstone of a fair, just and prosperous society as they ensure that employees have access to safe working conditions, a BRICS meeting was told in Muldersdrift, west of Johannesburg on Tuesday.Ms Boitumelo Moloi, Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour,…

President salutes SANDF for their selflessness

President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the exemplary selflessness, self-sacrifice and patriotism of the country’s armed forces, who always put the interests of the country first even in the face of great danger.“As the Commander-in-Chief, I commend the good work you are doing as men and women in uniform,” President Ramaphosa…

Western Cape Agriculture on return of farmers from market access capacity building tour in Netherlands and Fruit Logistica in Germany

Emerging Farmers and Agri Worker Inspire HopeFour fruit farmers, Andreas Klaase, Belinda Williams, Debrah Theunissen, Liza Ambraal and the Western Cape Prestige Agri-Award winner, Nigel Klaasen, have just returned from a market access capacity building tour to the Netherlands and attending Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Germany.Fruit Logistica is an international…

Multibillion rand boost for township economy

The Gauteng Provincial Government has committed to use 60% of its R34 billion goods and services budget to support township initiatives.Delivering the State of the Province Address (SOPA) in the Provincial Legislature in Johannesburg on Monday, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said townships are the province’s "new gold" and with new…