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DHL Lifesaving South African Championships to heat up Gqeberha – NMBM

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The 2022 DHL Lifesaving South African Championships will take place from 20-26 March in Gqeberha, home of action and adventure sports.   With more than 1500 of the country’s lifesaving specialists competing in the surf and sand at Kings Beach, and at the pool events at Newton Park Swimming Pool, the Championships draws families from across the country in a celebration and culmination of the Lifesaving season.   The LSA Federation's executives Craig van Rooyen (LSA Director of Sport) and Helen … [Read more...] about DHL Lifesaving South African Championships to heat up Gqeberha – NMBM

IEC official charged for not submitting tax returns

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A 57-year-old Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) director is expected to appear in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court next month on charges of contravention of income tax and value added tax regulations.In a statement, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) said: “It was reported by the South African Revenue Services (SARS) that the suspect, a Director at the IEC, failed to submit income tax returns between 2016 and 2021.” As a result, the entity was not … [Read more...] about IEC official charged for not submitting tax returns

Official Recognition for Prince Misuzulu Sinqobile Zulu

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has recognised King-Elect Prince Misuzulu Sinqobile Zulu as King of the AmaZulu Kingship.This follows the passing of His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini Zulu in March 2021, and the subsequent passing away of the Regent, Queen Mantfombi Dlamini, in April 2021. The recognition was in terms of Section 8(3)(a) and (b) of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act, 2019. Prince Misuzulu Sinqobile Zulu In a statement on Wednesday, the Presidency said that in terms of the … [Read more...] about Official Recognition for Prince Misuzulu Sinqobile Zulu

King Letsie III to visit SA

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President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday receive a courtesy call from King Letsie III of the Kingdom of Lesotho at the President’s official residence at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, Pretoria.The President will receive King Letsie in his capacity as Southern African Development Community (SADC) Facilitator to the Kingdom of Lesotho. In a statement on Thursday, the Presidency said the Heads of State are expected to exchange views on bilateral relations and progress regarding the SADC facilitation process in … [Read more...] about King Letsie III to visit SA

If You Have These Products Please Return Them Now

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The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has urged consumers in possession of certain McCain sliced beans and Spar stir fry products to return them to the point of purchase.In a statement, Acting Commissioner Thezi Mabuza said the supplier informed the Commission of its precautionary recall after small fragments of glass were found in the products. McCain Sliced Beans The products were packaged from July 2021, with best before dates between 2022 and 2023. “We urge consumers who might have these … [Read more...] about If You Have These Products Please Return Them Now

Demystifying Tax

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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has launched a volume of tax terminology translated into 10 official languages in a move the revenue service hopes will improve the understanding of tax issues and compliance in the country.The SARS Multilingual Terminology list translates terminology in all of South Africa’s spoken languages, excluding English. SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter said the volume contains at least 450 financial terms covering topics such as tax, wills and general … [Read more...] about Demystifying Tax

R28.9bn Equitable Share Increase Allocation

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The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has welcomed the R28.9 billion increase in the allocation of local government equitable share over the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework.Briefing the Standing Committee on Appropriations (SCOA) in Parliament on Tuesday, SALGA said it had developed a guide on municipal financial management to improve the capacity of municipal officials on its interventions to assist local municipalities to better manage their finances and service their … [Read more...] about R28.9bn Equitable Share Increase Allocation

30% of stolen SAPS firearms not recovered 

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Dear EditorThe DA can reveal that nearly 30% of stolen firearms from the South African Police Service (SAPS) over the past 10 financial years have not been recovered. This came to light in a Parliamentary Question posed to the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele. Of the 7 331 firearms stolen only 5 170 were recovered. Even more shocking is the fact that of the 10 808 555 rounds of ammunition that were stolen in the past decade 75% were not recovered – only 2 672 578 rounds were recovered. The … [Read more...] about 30% of stolen SAPS firearms not recovered 

Special Investigating Unit Getting the Job Done

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Cabinet has noted the remarkable progress achieved by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) in their intensive investigation of maladministration and corruption within the National Lotteries Commission.Cabinet has urged other law-enforcement agencies dealing with this matter to complete their work as soon as possible. “This will ensure the necessary steps can be taken to hold accountable persons or organisations implicated in the unlawful misappropriation of funds earmarked to benefit the poor,” … [Read more...] about Special Investigating Unit Getting the Job Done

New appointments in the NPA and State Security

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Cabinet at its meeting on Wednesday welcomed the recent high-level appointments in the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the State Security Agency (SSA).President Ramaphosa appointed Advocate Andrea Johnson to head the NPA’s Investigating Directorate and Ambassador Thembisile Majola as the new Director-General of the SSA. The President also appointed Adv Navilla Somaru as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the Free State, Adv Matodzi Rachel Makhari-Sekhaolelo as DPP in North West … [Read more...] about New appointments in the NPA and State Security

Metro police arrest hijacking suspects

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GQEBERHA – An alleged hijacking suspect was arrested at about 00:15 this morning, 6 March 2022 by patrolling Metro police members when they noticed a suspicious maroon Datsun Go in Maku Street in NU 2 in Motherwell.It is alleged that on Saturday, 5n March 2022 at about 23:45, the owner of a maroon Datsun Go was seated in his vehicle at garage in Maku Street where he stopped to buy airtime when an unknown male tried to grab his cellphone as he was loading the airtime. Immediately two other men … [Read more...] about Metro police arrest hijacking suspects

Cleaning and disinfection of Grassridge treatment under way – NMBM

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Published: 05 Mar 2022 CURRENTWATER DISRUPTIONS EXPERIENCED IN BETHELSDORP DUE TO POWER FAILURE.The Municipality wishes to inform residents that Bethelsdorp is currently experiencing water disruptions. This is due to a failure at the Stanford Road pumpstation.The power has been restored however, it will take some time for water supply to return as the reservoir will need to fill up.Areas affected include: 1.Jacksonville 2.Aspen Heights 3.Heath Park 4.Palm Ridge 5.Bloemendal … [Read more...] about Cleaning and disinfection of Grassridge treatment under way – NMBM

RIP Simon Mbata

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Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister, Makhotso Sotyu have expressed their deepest condolences at the passing of South African Waste Pickers Association (SAWPA) National Coordinator Simon Mbata.The SAWPA is one of the organisations formed to promote, protect and defend the rights of waste pickers in the country. Mbata who was its advocate, was also a member of the Global Alliance of Waste Pickers. The waste pickers’ role has been widely recognised … [Read more...] about RIP Simon Mbata