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Gauteng Roads and Transport contests e-toll decision by national government

Posted May 27, 2021 by admin

Gauteng Government reiterates position on e-tolls in anticipation of the imminent announcement by National GovernmentThe Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has reiterated its position and emphasised the importance of promptly resolving the issue of e-tolling system in the province.MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure Jacob Mamabolo is on…

Preservation order granted in Gauteng R431m classroom decontamination tender

Posted May 27, 2021 by admin

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been granted a preservation order to freeze the bank accounts and assets of 14 service providers implicated in the Gauteng Education Department’s R431 million schools decontamination project.The preservation order, valued at R40.7 million, was on Thursday granted by the Special Tribunal following an application…

Special Investigating Unit freezes Gauteng Education service providers bank accounts and assets

Posted May 27, 2021 by admin

Order granted to freeze over R40 Million of service providers appointed by Gauteng Education Department to sanitize schools The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been granted a preservation order to the value of R40.7 million by the Special Tribunal to freeze bank accounts and assets belonging to 14 service providers. The…

National government intervenes in Emfuleni water, sewerage challenges

Posted May 27, 2021 by admin

Cabinet has this week approved an intervention by national government to resolve the water and sewerage challenges faced by communities in the Emfuleni Local Municipality.The intervention in the local municipality, which is under the Sedibeng District in Gauteng, is in terms of Section 63(2) of the Water Services Act, 1997…

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 26 May 2021

Posted May 27, 2021 by admin

A. Issues in the environment1. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) vaccine roll-out1.1. Cabinet is pleased that Phase 2 of South Africa’s vaccine roll-out programme commenced smoothly and that thousands of eligible people have already been vaccinated. 1.2. All vaccination sites across the country are ready to assist those who have been allocated a vaccination…

French President to undertake a State Visit to SA

Posted May 27, 2021 by admin

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday host President Emmanuel Macron of the Republic of France on a State Visit at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria.“President Macron’s first visit to South Africa at the invitation of President Ramaphosa is aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries, which is…

Nowa Makula sentence welcomed by Cabinet

Posted May 27, 2021 by admin

Cabinet has joined the Commission for Gender Equality in welcoming the six life terms handed down to Nowa Makula, 32, for the murder of his girlfriend, Nomzamo Mhlanti and five children.“This sends a strong message that all perpetrators of such abhorrent crimes will face the full might of the law,”…

Cabinet commends mass vaccination rollout

Posted May 27, 2021 by admin

Cabinet says it is pleased that phase two of the vaccine rollout programme commenced smoothly, as thousands of eligible people have already been vaccinated. “All vaccination sites across South Africa are ready to assist those who have been allocated a vaccination slot,” said Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. The…

Citizens urged to register for pilot census

Posted May 27, 2021 by admin

The Department of Basic Education will undertake a nationwide school safety and violence prevention drive to raise awareness on the distressing impact of bullying on the school community. Themed ‘School Safety – Violence, and Bullying Prevention Initiatives’, the multi-sector and inter-departmental campaign aims to mobilise learners, pa... See more

Cabinet notes progress of Presidential Employment Stimulus

Posted May 27, 2021 by admin

By the end of March 2021, a total of 532 180 people had directly benefited from the Presidential Employment Stimulus and created or retained 422 786 jobs as well as supported 109 394 livelihoods.Addressing a media briefing on the outcomes of the recent Cabinet meeting, Acting Minister in the Presidency,…