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SA's minimum wages in top half worldwide
Minimum wages remains one of the most heatedly discussed economic topics and is often misunderstood by both workers and businessmen... read more>>

DA's Fort Hare coup riles ANC

Siphe Macanda

The ANC is calling its student leadership to account after it was trounced by the Democratic Alliance Student Organisation (Daso) at the University of Fort Hare...

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State Security responds to Right2Know report

The State Security Ministry says Minister David Mahlobo is committed to meeting with various stakeholders regarding the work of his portfolio...

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Govt launches 'We Are Africa' mobile app

The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, has launched a mobile application to support government's efforts against attacks on foreign nationals...

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Administration
Eskom enters into payment agreements with municipalities
Power utility Eskom has entered into payment agreements with 10 out of the 20 defaulting municipalities which owe Eskom for non-payment of bulk electricity supply... read more>>
State takes steps to avoid community service logjam

Tamar Kahn

The Department of Health is planning to avoid a repeat of last year's scramble for community service placements for pharmacy graduates. Dozens were left in limbo as the state failed to allocate positions but prohibited them from working... read more>>
Education MEC to be appointed soon in Limpopo

Nthambeleni Gabara

PRETORIA: Limpopo Premier Chupu Mathabatha has announced that he will soon be appointing a new MEC for Education... read more>>
Learners encouraged to consider TVET colleges
PRETORIA: Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mduduzi Manana, has encouraged learners to consider Technical Vocational Education and Training Colleges (TVET) as their alternative to university education... read more>>
The future of the post office hinges on successful negotiations
The South African Post System narrowly escaped coming to a standstill in March yet again, as the Labour Court in Johannesburg granted the parastatal an interim interdict against the Communication Workers Union (CWU)... read more>>
SARS spy unit 'was a waste of money'
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) advisory board, formed in February to look into governance issues at the tax agency, confirmed on Wednesday, 28 April, that its establishment of a "secret unit" in 2007 was unlawful and all monies spent on it was "wasteful and fruitless expenditure"... read more>>
Motshekga to hand over 100th ASIDI school
On Thursday, 30 April, Angie Motshekga, Minister of Basic Education, will hand over Dorrington Matsepe Primary School in Kroonstad, the 100th ASIDI school to be completed... read more>>
Six dams to be built, expanded over next 10 years
Government will build or expand six dams over the next decade to address the long-term water and sanitation needs of the country... read more>>
SA shows progress with renewable energy practices
Arthur Chien, vice-president of Talesun Energy, says South Africa is making great strides in terms of adopting renewable energy practices... read more>>
Minister welcomes Sasol decision to withdraw legal action
Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has welcomed the decision by Sasol to withdraw legal action against her and the National Air Quality Officer in the High Court... read more>>
Inquiry set up to investigate Denver crash
A board of inquiry has been set up to investigate the root course of Tuesday's train accident at the Denver train station, near Johannesburg. read more>>
Nuclear power integration critical for Africa says Rosatom
NAIROBI, KENYA: Nuclear energy provider, Rosatom, called for the integration of nuclear power into African economies as a key driver of social economic development.,, read more>>
Government
Leadership in Local Government Conference
The City of Tshwane, in partnership with the Tshwane Leadership and Management Academy (TLMA), will be hosting the inaugural Leadership in Local Government Conference, which focuses on leadership development for the city, on 11-12 May 2015... read more>>
Free media expression vital for global sustainability
PRETORIA: Freedom of expression and press freedom are critical to the successful implementation of good governance and human rights around the world, top United Nations officials declared today. read more>>
Law Enforcement
Hawks bust illegal diamond dealers
The Hawks in Gauteng have pounced on five suspects, who were allegedly selling unpolished diamonds in Montana, Pretoria, on Tuesday afternoon, 28 April... read more>>
Politics
I love Adolf Hitler, says Wits' SRC president
Wits University's SRC president Mcebo Dlamini prompted outrage yesterday when he wrote "I love Adolf Hitler" in a Facebook post... read more>>
Business
The nuts and bolts of succession planning
Succession planning is about filling the organisation's talent pipeline and building internal strength... read more>>
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Skills Programme in Supervise a Project Team - 1 May 2015 to 31 May 2015, Johannesburg
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