Government extends deadline to hire thousands of assistants for South Africa’s schools – here’s how to apply
The Department of Basic Education has actually extended its recruitment due date for stage 2 of its Basic Education Employment Initiative and presented an alternative submission opportunity for candidates. The recruitment drive, which is now open up until 10 October 2021, intends to supply 287,000…
South Africa and the ANC are facing a make or break moment: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says that the ANC should be frank about its failures in government but shine the spotlight on its successes, especially the government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting economic meltdown. Speaking at the party’s national executive committee (NEC) this week,…
Unions want new school calendar for South Africa
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) has called for changes to South Africa’s 2023 and 2024 school calendars to better align provincial systems. In a statement following its national executive committee meeting on Sunday (19 September), the union said that it will make a…
South Africa’s municipal workers to get three-year pay rise
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) and unions have secured a multi-year salary and wage deal that will see employees in the sector receive a 3.5% increase over the next three years. SALGA, the employer body that represents the country’s 257 municipalities, in a…
Government’s plans for masks and Covid screening as primary schools fully re-open in South Africa
Primary school students in South Africa returned to full-time teaching for the first time in more than a year on Monday (2 August), as the government aims to make up for the teaching time lost during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since South Africa first introduced Covid-19…
Blow to full reopening of schools in South Africa: report
Thousands of schools across South Africa will not be able to resume full-time classes on Monday (2 August), as they do not meet the physical distance requirements for learners and staff, the Sunday Times reports. While all government schools reopened on 26 July as part…
5 important things happening in South Arica today
Here’s what is happening in and affecting South Africa today: Coronavirus: In South Africa, there have been 5,683 new cases of Covid-19, taking the total reported to 2,383,490. Deaths have reached 70,018 (+243), while recoveries have climbed to 2,169,452, leaving the country with a balance…
Woman with the world’s second-biggest butt insures her asset for R5,4 million
Brazilian Vanessa Ataides has actually been dealing with her butt for nearly a years. (PHOTO: Instagram/ @byvanessaataidess)” Brazilian Vanessa Ataides has actually been dealing with her butt for practically a years. (PHOTO: Instagram/ @byvanessaataidess). Vanessa Ataides states she’s well-known since of her bottom so it’s…
Insurers’ ‘super-profits’: Industry says it’s not that black and white
The South African Insurance Association stated its members did their bit by offering premium vacations, premium discount rates and fast-tracked claim procedures where possible. The South African Insurance Association stated its members did their bit by offering premium vacations, premium discount rates and fast-tracked claim…
Standard Bank wants to take full control of Liberty, launches buyout offer
Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala. (File image: Gallo Images)” Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala. (File picture: Gallo Images). Requirement Bank has actually made a deal to purchase out all investors in Liberty, which will trek its stake in the life insurance coverage and financial investment…
Ramaphosa announces new measures to help businesses hit by pandemic, unrest
President Cyril Ramaphosa (Image: GCIS) Government will assist small businesses that don’t have Sasria cover with financial assistance following the looting during the recent unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, President Cyril Ramaphosa said. He also announced new tax measures, including an increase in the Employment…
Naspers makes R34m investment in a digital short-term insurance startup
A Naspers start-up fund has actually included Ctrl, a digital short-term insurance coverage guidance platform, to its stable. Naspers states Ctrl is a terrific example of utilizing innovation can enhance conventional organization designs. Ctrl is a one-stop digital short-term insurance coverage suggestions platform established in…