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The president noted that Ghana is hosting several South African companies, adding that those companies are keen to expand investments in Ghana and want to work together to improve the business environment.

Public Service Commission Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya noted that the national departments paid a total of 33,394 invoices worth R1 billion after 30 days. Whereas, during the first quarter, these departments had 26,223 invoices valued at R1.2 billion.

TNPA Port Manager for the Port of Durban Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi explained that this announcement came as "intensified pressure posed by an influx of trucks on the Port of Durban's Road infrastructure."

Eskom noted that this schedule is a "result of the recovery of emergency reserves, the return of three generating units and the anticipated weekday demand," adding that a total of 3,330 megawatts of generation capacity is expected to return to service by Wednesday.

In total, 11,000 counterfeit items including clothing apparel, shoes, watches, handbags and sunglasses were seized. "This was the third takedown operation in Gauteng province in the last four weeks," the SAPS said in a statement

The 12th Presidential Imbizo was held under the theme, "Leave No One Behind" on Thursday to allow community members and stakeholders to express their concerns or dissatisfaction with the government and share their proposals, if any.

People who are unable to visit the polling station for other reasons including work are also eligible for this special vote. These special votes can be cast at home or the voting station.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recognized South Africa's safety system that meets ICAO's safety standards and recommended practices, making the country number one in Africa.

Professor Lourens Van Staden, the acting Chairperson of the NSFAS, noted that the NSFAS board decided to request the institutions in the interim to facilitate payments for February and March allowances.

So far, the department has rejected 243,113 applications and 15,174 appeals have been lodged to date. The briefing took place after the window to receive funding applications was closed on Feb. 15.

The National Treasury acknowledged all the 17 remaining outstanding action items, noting that they should be cleared by next year in February.

Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane will be welcoming President Cyril Ramaphosa and Cabinet Ministers for the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo.

Deputy President Mashatile explained that the criminal justice system has been put to the test due to a surge in criminal activities such as widespread corruption, gender-based violence and femicide.

EWSETA Chief Executive Officer Mpho Mookapele said that EWSETA is currently upskilling employees to educate them about wind turbine operation, biogas installation, microgrid and battery energy storage operation, solar PV manufacture, design and installation.

Speaking at the 14th Policy Dialogue Forum of the International Task Force on Teachers for Education in Illovo, located in Johannesburg said that this kind of recognition and compensation can bring a sense of pride and purpose among potential teachers, motivating them to join this profession.

The Electricity Minister noted that the power utility has received 3,510 megawatts (MW) of capacity in the last year which helped the power stations to operate smoothly. He noted that there is still additional work remaining at Tutuka, Kendal, Matla and other power stations.

The energy company also noted that a 4,170 megawatt of generation capacity is expected to be returned by Wednesday.

The program is free and funded by the NSG to support and empower traditional leaders to help the communities in various aspects, including creating sustainable jobs and building an active rural citizenry that will eventually support the economic development of the country.

DRDAR Member of the Executive Council (MEC) Nonkqubela Pieters said that the program will be implemented by the department's Rural Appropriation Technology Unit (RATU) and it will be cost-effective as no tenders were issued for project construction.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the allocation of funds on Wednesday during the 2024 Budget Speech. He shared that these allocations include R11.6 billion for the 2023 wage agreement, R27.3 billion for infrastructure, and R1.4 billion for the NHI.

The government will be investing R943.8 billion in infrastructure in the next three years, as per the 2024 Budget Review. These investments include R486.1 billion from state-owned companies and public entities, R213.8 billion from municipalities and R224.8 billion from provincial and national governments.

Talking about the long-term plan, the minister said that 14,000 kilometers of new transmission lines are yet to be developed across South Africa to ensure that the renewable energy projects are well-connected to the grid.

Ramaphosa said that this fund will help to bring together all spheres of government and the private sector, adding that South Africa "will have collaborative efforts to build resilience and respond to climate change" by coordinating financial mobilization from both sectors.

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya stated that a total of 229 individuals were found guilty and received sentences, out of which 220 were natural persons and nine were juristic persons.

Nkomo-Ralehoko has appealed to parents, caregivers and legal guardians to sign the consent form - if they have not done so already - to protect young girls in the country.

The power utility said that instead of load-shedding stages, customers who have smart meters can limit their own electricity consumption. The announcement came after Eskom successfully implemented the project in another Eastern Cape town, Adelaide.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lusufi expressed his excitement regarding the government's partnership with the security system supplier company and called it a huge milestone for the security campaign.

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe said that the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has generated 13,266 MW from 140 Independent Power Producers (IPPs), which are based on renewable energy sources like diesel and battery energy storage.

The spokesperson of SIU said that the seven contracts include procurement of legal services, event organizing and management services, consultancy services, security services, services relating to the Riemvasmaak Tourism Master Plan, catering services and an audio-visual system.