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A mother’s journey from struggle to hope for children with disabilities
Precious Seleka champions the future of children with disabilities at Lebelelang Centre
Pro Secure clarifies status amid PSiRA investigation and speculation
Pro Secure addresses media speculation about its PSiRA status, assuring clients of its compliance and commitment to uninterrupted service.
Why is the DBE continuing to publish matric results in newspapers?
The Department of Basic Education faces criticism for its decision to publish matric results in newspapers, despite the lack of names and the availability of results through other channels.
Indonesia says Apple’s $100 million offer to lift iPhone 16 sales ban is not enough
The Indonesian government has rejected Apple’s $100 million (IDR 1. 5 trillion) investment offer recently made in the quest to get the iPhone 16 sales ban lifted.
Food vendors back in business: Gauteng education lifts ban of food sales, implement strict rules
Earlier this month, the Gauteng Department of Education suspended food sales in and outside all schools until further notice, due to the rise of food poisoning incidents affecting schoolchildren.
Keep these useful tips in mind to avoid food poisoning and contamination
In addition to avoiding food items that may be contaminated, it is also important for South Africans to brush up on general food safety guidelines.
Australia proposes ban on social media for children under 16
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he does not think the ban will fix the problem immediately or that it would be completely effective, pointing to the fact that alcohol restrictions have not stopped underage youth from drinking.
Woolworths food? Fake and expired Lucky Star canned fish re-labelled at factory in Gauteng
Captain Tintswalo Sibeko told IOL that seven illegal immigrants, aged between 18 and 29, were arrested but the owner of the operation remains at large.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announces new regulations for spaza shops after 23 children died
Following the deaths of 23 children dead from foodborne illness in Gauteng, premier Panyaza Lesufi has introduced new regulations and spaza shop re-registration to tackle toxic chemical contamination and ensure food safety.
WhatsApp group admins in Zimbabwe will have to fork out up to R43,000 to operate
Zimbabwe’s new data law mandates that WhatsApp group administrators using their groups for business purposes must secure a licence, sparking public backlash.
Free State Department of Education halts food sales inside and outside schools gates amid cases of food poisoning
The Free State Department of Education has joined Gauteng province in suspending the sale of food and snacks inside and near schools premises following over 100 cases of food poisoning incidents reported at three schools.
Google Pixel sales blocked in Indonesia days after iPhone 16 ban
The sale of the Google pixel phones has been banned in Indonesia for the same reason the iPhone 16 was, which is the failure to adhere to the country’s smartphone manufacturing regulations.
Indonesian government bans iPhone 16 sales over non-compliance
Indonesia has taken a bold step by banning the marketing and sale of the Apple iPhone 16, following Apple’s noncompliance with the country’s local investment and regulatory requirements.
Information Regulator report recommends release of insurance claims data
The 47 535 records the IR has recommended be released relate to 9 799 total complaints received in 2018, 10 376 received in 2019, 14 198 in 2020, and 13 162 during 2021.
Hepatitis C is an epidemic among South African drug users
According to the National Institute of Health Viral, hepatitis is an infection that causes inflammation of the liver. It's often caused by hepatitis B and C.
Fixing Home Affairs will be a mountain to climb
The right-wing populism in Europe against refugees from the Middle East and North Africa has changed politics in countries like Hungary, Türkiye, France, the Netherlands, Spain, and the US – reflecting in growing antagonism to refugees, illegal immigrants and foreigners in general
Bolt welcomes signing of act allowing e-hailing services to apply for operating licences in SA
The e-hailing service said that the signing of the National Land Act brings about stability and clarity for the industry.
The Hawks bust eight suspects involved in an abalone smuggling syndicate
The Hawks have closed the net on an alleged syndicate, arresting eight people accused of smuggling abalone worth R37 million.
LOOK: Frendo’s Chicken restaurant shut down due to ‘multiple violations of health and safety regulations’ in Durban
“Some of the violations include trading without a valid Certificate of Acceptability, failure to provide records of food handler training, and pest control certification. ”
Minister Thoko Didiza tightens law on export of live animals after Cape Town ‘foul smell’ saga
Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform Thoko Didiza said they were tightening the law on the exporting of live animals.
Employment Equity: Why does government want to hobble large businesses?
COLUMN: Draft Regulations on Proposed Sectoral Numerical Targets were printed in The Government Gazette on February 1, 2024. This set of regulations is open for public comment for 90 days from February 1, 2024. Should any member of the public wish to comment on the regulations after having read them, they should write to: Innocent. makwarela@labour. gov. za
Ramaphosa wants critical skills to boost economy
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the Department of Home Affairs has published immigration regulations that will attract critical skills to boost the economy.
Removing murals defaces history, deepens trauma
OPINION: Political murals are also an indication of experienced oppression. They are often angry and heroic and drag messages from the margins into the centre.
Regulating the crypto sector is necessary and beneficial for all
Cryptocurrency is being adopted by millions of people, not only in South Africa but globally.
SA regulatory red tape holds back fintech opportunities - Stitch
Stitch has just announced a new $25 million (R485 billion) funding raise to roll-out new payments platforms for MultiChoice, MTN, Foschini and users under Standard Bank’s SnapScan.