South Africa is introducing self-service IDs and passports – what you should know
The Department of Home Affairs is introducing a self-service system for smart IDs, passports and other documentation. Presenting his departmental budget speech this week, deputy minister Njabulo Nzuza said the system is planned for roll out in the 2022/2023 financial year. “The 2022/2023 budget will…
South Africa’s passport risks losing value as it’s used by more criminals
South Africa’s passport could be devalued further in the coming years as international criminal syndicates are increasingly using it for illicit activities, says prof Johan Burger, policing expert at the Institute of Security Studies. Speaking to TimesLive, Burger highlighted a recent incident where South African…
South Africa will keep controversial Covid council in place: Ramaphosa
South Africa will keep its National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) in place despite the worst of the pandemic having passed, says president Cyril Ramaphosa. Responding in a recent parliamentary Q&A, the president noted that the council was established as a committee of cabinet on 15…
4 new language options coming to schools in South Africa
South Africa must begin a serious debate on mother-tongue teaching and learning, says basic education minister Angie Motshekga. Presenting her departmental budget speech this past week, Motshekga said that given the demographics of the country, more than 80% of learners, continue to learn in a…
South Africa to get 12th official language
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet has approved the Constitutional Eighteenth Amendment Bill for public comment, which will give recognition to South African Sign Language as the 12th official language of the country. This comes after the Department of Basic Education announced that it will incorporate sign…
The most complained-about insurers in South Africa
The office of the Ombudsman for Short-term Insurance (OSTI) has published its annual report for 2021, showing which insurance companies in South Africa drew the most complaints last year. In 2021 OSTI closed 10,879 complaints, 0.7% more than in 2020. The OSTI recorded a resolved…
What to look out for when choosing pet insurance
Let’s face it, pet insurance isn’t exactly at the top of the priority list for some pet parents. Not thinking much of it, we left her for a day or so but soon realised it was more than just a sprained leg. Off to the…
SA holiday road trip: How to prepare your car and keep your family safe
SA holiday road trip: How to prepare your car and keep your family safe Johannesburg – The holidays are once upon us, bringing with it the customary migration of South African families to various far-flung destinations. While this festive period is cause for celebration and…
Pick n Pay’s vehicle licence renewal service is now available in all stores – how much it costs
Select n Pay has actually released its brand-new automobile licence disc renewal service nationally due to enormous client need. The service, which was trialled in early January, will permit consumers to restore their licence disc in over 500 Pick n Pay shops. The seller likewise…
Vodacom is in all sorts of trouble with its consumers after data started disappearing on Monday night.
South Africans took to Twitter to express their frustration and dismay at the cellular network as thousands of consumers saw their data vanish. This incident adds fuel to an already raging debate where clients regularly accuse mobile networks of stealing their data. A recent investigation proved that airtime…
IMF sends warning to South Africa
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) states South Africa deals with drab development in the medium-term, regardless of a faster-than-anticipated healing from the Covid-19 pandemic. In a declaration provided at the end of conversations with South Africa on Friday (11 February), the group projection that development…
How much it really costs to fix a broken road and potholes in South Africa
The Enoch Mgijima Resident Town in the Eastern Cape just recently made headings after it granted tenders to repair a 6.7 km roadway at an expense of R95 million. While these expenses appear high– the opposition Democratic Alliance stated the nationwide standard is more detailed…