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2017

Christmas wage increase for domestic workers

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South Africa's Domestic Worker Sector will receive a new upwardly adjusted minimum wage with effect from 1 December 2016. The latest relief ahead of the festive season will be applicable until 30 November 2017. According to the Department of Labour, the minimum wage adjustment is in line with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act which is regulated through the Sectoral Determination. "Domestic Workers are by law classified as vulnerable, hence the Sectoral Determination governing … [Read more...] about Christmas wage increase for domestic workers

Thinking of cutting back on healthcare cover in tough times? Read this before gambling on your family’s healthcare requirements for 2017

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Thinking of cutting back on healthcare cover in tough times? Read this before gambling on your family’s healthcare requirements for 2017: The tough economic times facing the South African public are forcing many families to review their budgets as they look for ways to tighten their belts. When evaluating your family’s expenses, exactly where do you rank the importance of your family’s health? “Consider an average family going through their finances and monthly expenses – a reality many of us … [Read more...] about Thinking of cutting back on healthcare cover in tough times? Read this before gambling on your family’s healthcare requirements for 2017

Applications for 2017

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Applications for 2017: As you know, the South African higher education sector has been facing widespread protest action following the announcement on fees for 2017 by Minister Blade Nzimande. To this end, we would like to update you on current matters at the University with regards to our admissions processes for 2017. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Applications for 2017

NSFAS calls for Grade 12 Learners to submit 2017 Funding Applications as closing date nears

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NSFAS calls for Grade 12 Learners to submit 2017 Funding Applications as closing date nears: NSFAS has issued a call to all current matric learners who have not applied for 2017 financial aid, to do so before applications close on 30 November 2016. Addressing the media in Pretoria on Monday, NSFAS Executive Officer Mr Msulwa Daca, said the scheme has received a very low number of 2017 funding applications since applications opened on 01 August 2016. There are more than 600 000 learners who … [Read more...] about NSFAS calls for Grade 12 Learners to submit 2017 Funding Applications as closing date nears

Only Two Weeks Left to Apply for the 2017 YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship

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Only Two Weeks Left to Apply for the 2017 YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship: There are only two weeks left to apply for the 2017 YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship and the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria invites all interested candidates in South Africa to apply for this professional development program created by President Barack Obama. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), created in 2014 to deepen the United … [Read more...] about Only Two Weeks Left to Apply for the 2017 YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship

PE in the news: Want to start 2017 SeaDreaming?

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Want to start 2017 SeaDreaming?: You’ll visit the uninhabited Tobago Cays with their green turtles and coral reefs (and doubtless recognise where ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ was filmed,) Union Island dubbed “the Tahiti of the West Indies,” Port Elizabeth that’s home to the ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. WATCH : Suzelle and Tannie Evita bake rusks together: Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Want to start 2017 SeaDreaming?

U.S. Embassy Pretoria Launches 2017 YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship

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U.S. Embassy Pretoria Launches 2017 YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship: The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria opened the six-week application period for the 2017 YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship today, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 and invites all interested candidates in South Africa to apply for this professional development program created by President Barack Obama. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Pretoria Launches 2017 YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship

NMMU RESPONSE TO MINISTER BLADE NZIMANDE’S RECOMMENDATION ON 2017 FEES

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NMMU RESPONSE TO MINISTER BLADE NZIMANDE’S RECOMMENDATION ON 2017 FEES: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) welcomes Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande’s announcement today, which essentially gives universities direction in dealing with the university fee issue going forward. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about NMMU RESPONSE TO MINISTER BLADE NZIMANDE’S RECOMMENDATION ON 2017 FEES

Uitenhage in the news: Electricity: 2017 tariff increase to be lower?

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Electricity: 2017 tariff increase to be lower?: Matt Gennrich, a spokeswoman for Volkswagen South Africa, which has its manufacturing plant in Uitenhage, said it obviously welcomed any reduction in services cost, but needed to see if these reductions actually occurred in terms of any legal process that ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Gold Cup Qualifying Fixtures Confirmed: GARDENS Rugby Club of Uitenhage grabbed the final spot in this weekend’s Gold Cup qualifying play-offs when they … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Electricity: 2017 tariff increase to be lower?

National Arts Festival 2017 Main Programme submission deadline

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Artists interested in taking part in South Africa's National Arts Festival (29 June to 9 July 2017) have just weeks left to submit their proposals for the Main Programme. The Festival is accepting proposals for work across all genres - theatre, dance, music, public art, installations, performance art and exhibitions - until 2 September 2016. Fringe applications will open in October 2016 and run until mid-January 2017. The 2017 National Arts Festival is looking for bold, courageous work … [Read more...] about National Arts Festival 2017 Main Programme submission deadline