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WEBThe Unforgettable Matchday: Wales vs South Africa at Principality Stadium. 23-09-24 14:32 By Pauline Torongo. South African rugby fans, don’t miss your chance to watch the Springboks face off against Wales at the legendary Principality Stadium during the Autumn Nations Series, all while enjoying premium hospitality.
Government reassesses fuel pricing system to reduce costs
WEB10 hours ago · From 2 October, motorists saw a decrease in all grades of petrol and diesel, with petrol 93 falling by R1.06 per litre and petrol 95 by R1.14 per litre. Diesel prices also decreased, with reductions of R1.14 for 0.05% sulphur and R1.12 for 0.005% sulphur. Despite the decrease, the fuel price outlook remains uncertain, influenced by fluctuating ...
Africa’s richest individuals: Top five dominated by a South African
WEB21 hours ago · Nassef Sawiris. Egypt. USD 9.54 billion. 5. Natie Kirsh. South Africa. USD 9.22 billion. For Aliko Dangote, markedly one of the wealthiest individuals in Africa, the year was a combination of achievements and losses. He successfully set up his oil refinery, but his overall earnings took a hit.
SASSA provides clarification on COVID-19 SRD grant applications
WEB21 hours ago · The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has responded to recent media reports that wrongly claimed 17 million applications were submitted in September 2024 for the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. SASSA clarified that this number reflects the total since April 2022, not a spike for that particular month. Monthly SRD grant evaluation process
Billions lost from South Africa’s two-pot retirement system
WEB10 hours ago · Nevertheless, due to the financial insecurity in the country, misuse of the South African two-pot retirement system can still compromise your retirement plans in the long run, say experts. A spokesperson from Momentum explained that 40% of withdrawals came from members aged 40-49 years old. So, whatever those people withdraw today, they …
EFF to report Steenhuisen to ethics committee for appointing ...
WEB1 day ago · The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) announced plans to refer Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen to the ethics committee for allegedly making false claims about hiring unqualified staff in his office.. Steenhuisen allegedly deviated from the normal recruitment policies for advisors and staff in his office by hiring four individuals who do not have the educational requirement and the required ...
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WEBLabour Department recovers over R10 million owed to workers during raids. By Nokwanda Ncwane 02-10-24 10:00. The Department of Employment and Labour reports that 81 foreign nationals were arrested during inspections and raids aimed at ensuring compliance with South African laws.
Heroes Who Sacrificed Their Lives for Others Amongst Recipients …
WEBNov 10, 2021 · Amongst the names are some who bravely sacrificed their own lives so that others could live, including schoolboy Roydon Olckers who pushed a fellow pupil to safety whilst he got crushed to death. National Orders are the highest awards that South Africa bestows on its citizens and eminent foreign nationals who have contributed towards the ...
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WEBThe Unforgettable Matchday: Wales vs South Africa at Principality Stadium. By Pauline Torongo 23-09-24 14:32. South African rugby fans, don’t miss your chance to watch the Springboks face off against Wales at the legendary Principality Stadium during the Autumn Nations Series, all while enjoying premium hospitality.
Covid-19 News Updates for South Africa - SAPeople
WEBBy SAPeople Contributor 14-01-22 12:33. South Africa has recorded 6 762 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24-hour reporting cycle, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 540 891. According to the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD), this increase represents a 15.5% positivity rate.