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Public warned against using transformer oil on the body

Friday at 14:13 PM, via SAnews

Public warned against using transformer oil on the body

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment (DFFE) has urged the public to refrain from applying transformer oil or any other electrical equipment oil to the body or for any other non-industrial purpose.

Such oils may contain Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) – toxic chemicals that pose serious risks to human health...

Government supports 9.2 million social grant beneficiaries

Friday at 13:50 PM, via SAnews

Government supports 9.2 million social grant beneficiaries

Government continues to support vulnerable households by contributing to poverty alleviation and reducing inequality through the administration of social grants by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). 

These efforts are demonstrated by the disbursement of 9.2 million social grants to beneficiaries, providing a...

Economic recovery continues to improve steadily

Friday at 13:04 PM, via SAnews

Economic recovery continues to improve steadily

While government’s efforts to support economic recovery are gaining momentum, more need to be done to significantly reduce unemployment.

This is according to the Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa.

“South Africa is making progress, but more must be done to ensure economic recovery...

eThekwini Municipality calls for arts and culture grant-in-aid applications

Friday at 12:26 PM, via SAnews

eThekwini Municipality calls for arts and culture grant-in-aid applications

The eThekwini Municipality’s Recreation and Parks Directorate has invited registered and eligible non-profit organisations (NPOs), non-government organisations (NGOs) and non-profit companies (NPCs) in the performing arts and culture sectors to apply for Grant-In-Aid (GIA) funding for the 2025/26 financial...

Employment and Labour moves to close compliance gaps, expand worker protections

Friday at 11:46 AM, via SAnews

Employment and Labour moves to close compliance gaps, expand worker protections

The Department of Employment and Labour has taken decisive steps to strengthen worker protections and close long-standing compliance gaps across key sectors, including security, municipalities and the creative industries. 

In a statement on Thursday, the department said it has officially withdrawn the...

Employment and Labour moves to bolster worker protection

Friday at 11:46 AM, via SAnews

Employment and Labour moves to bolster worker protection

The Department of Employment and Labour has taken decisive steps to strengthen worker protection and close long-standing compliance gaps across key sectors, including security, municipalities and the creative industries. 

In a statement on Thursday, the department said it has officially withdrawn the 2003 Variation Notice that...

NSFAS approves funding for over 626 000 first-time applicants

Friday at 11:14 AM, via SAnews

NSFAS approves funding for over 626 000 first-time applicants

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has approved funding for 626 935 first-time applicants, while 427 144 continuing university students have met the progression criteria for support.

Briefing the media on the state of the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector and readiness for the 2026 academic...

SA to champion African water investment agenda at global talks in Dakar

Friday at 09:42 AM, via SAnews

SA to champion African water investment agenda at global talks in Dakar

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will represent South Africa at a high-level international meeting in Dakar, Senegal, as preparations intensify for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference.

The High-Level Preparatory Meeting, taking place from 26 – 27 January 2025, will set the direction for the...

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