Major upgrade planned for South Africa’s ‘death road’
The South African National Roadways Company (Sanral) remains in the preparation phases of an enormous upgrade for Moloto Roadway (R573), which has actually ended up being a significant path in South Africa, travelling through 3 provinces. The roadway was formally turned over to Sanral in…
How many government worker lifestyles are being investigated
Way of life audits on South Africa’s public servants are advancing gradually, states acting minister of Civil service and Administration, Thulas Nxesi. In a composed parliamentary Q&A today, the acting minister stated that way of life audits are performed in 3 stages– particularly way of…
New Gautrain routes and expansion coming this week
The Gauteng provincial federal government has actually verified that work is presently underway to broaden the Gautrain rail network, with more information on the brand-new paths and growths set to be revealed today. Providing his department spending plan strategies, Gauteng’s Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure…
Here are the new Gautrain fees for 2022
The Gautrain Management Firm has actually released its upgraded charges which will work from 1 June 2022. As in previous years, the service has different peak and off-peak fares– depending upon the days and times that you take a trip. Nevertheless, high peak fares (red…
South Africa’s army is on life support
Defence and Military Veterans minister, Thandi Modise, says the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) will be hard-pressed to respond to critical events due to a severe shortage of resources. The decline in the performance of the South African economy has placed significant pressure on government…
The shopping malls where you’ll soon be able get your Smart ID or passport in South Africa
House Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi has actually revealed a total revamp of his department’s systems in a relocate to minimize long lines, consisting of strategies to present branches in shopping center. Providing his department spending plan speech on Tuesday (24 May), Motsoaledi stated that while…
Here is the new route and station map proposed for the Gautrain
Gauteng’s MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure Jacob Mamabolo has actually revealed the brand-new path for stage 1 of the proposed Gauteng Rapid Rail Integrated Network (GRRIN) task. In 2014, Gauteng’s provincial federal government commissioned the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) to establish an extensive…
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…