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Committee to Conduct Public Hearings in Khayelitsha on 2017 Appropriation Bill

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Committee to Conduct Public Hearings in Khayelitsha on 2017 Appropriation Bill: The Standing Committee on Appropriations will conduct public hearings on Wednesday (24 May) on the 2017 Appropriation Bill.  The Bill provides for the appropriation of money from the National Revenue Fund for the requirements of the state for the 2017/18 financial year and provides for subordinate matters incidental thereto. Members of the media wishing to attend the public participation engagement … [Read more...] about Committee to Conduct Public Hearings in Khayelitsha on 2017 Appropriation Bill

Committee to Conduct Public Hearings in Khayelitsha on 2017 Appropriation Bill

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Committee to Conduct Public Hearings in Khayelitsha on 2017 Appropriation Bill: The Standing Committee on Appropriations will conduct public hearings on Wednesday (24 May) on the 2017 Appropriation Bill.  The Bill provides for the appropriation of money from the National Revenue Fund for the requirements of the state for the 2017/18 financial year and provides for subordinate matters incidental thereto. Members of the media wishing to attend the public participation engagement … [Read more...] about Committee to Conduct Public Hearings in Khayelitsha on 2017 Appropriation Bill

Committee to Conduct Public Hearings in Khayelitsha on 2017 Appropriation Bill

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Committee to Conduct Public Hearings in Khayelitsha on 2017 Appropriation Bill: The Standing Committee on Appropriations will conduct public hearings on Wednesday (24 May) on the 2017 Appropriation Bill.  The Bill provides for the appropriation of money from the National Revenue Fund for the requirements of the state for the 2017/18 financial year and provides for subordinate matters incidental thereto. Members of the media wishing to attend the public participation engagement … [Read more...] about Committee to Conduct Public Hearings in Khayelitsha on 2017 Appropriation Bill

Bhisho news: High wage bill in focus ahead of provincial budget speech

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High wage bill in focus ahead of provincial budget speech: All eyes will be on Eastern Cape Finance MEC Sakhumzi Somyo today as he outlines how Bhisho plans to spend its budget in the next financial year. While opposition parties said they hoped Somyo would announce concrete steps on how he planned to cut down the ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Graduates want cash for job hunting: Hundreds of unemployed graduates marched to the premier’s office in Bhisho yesterday to demand jobs. Clad in … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: High wage bill in focus ahead of provincial budget speech

Bhisho news: High wage bill in focus ahead of provincial budget speech

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High wage bill in focus ahead of provincial budget speech: All eyes will be on Eastern Cape Finance MEC Sakhumzi Somyo today as he outlines how Bhisho plans to spend its budget in the next financial year. While opposition parties said they hoped Somyo would announce concrete steps on how he planned to cut down the ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Graduates want cash for job hunting: Hundreds of unemployed graduates marched to the premier’s office in Bhisho yesterday to demand jobs. Clad in … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: High wage bill in focus ahead of provincial budget speech

South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) questions Constitutionality of FICA Bill

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South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) questions Constitutionality of FICA Bill: The Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment (FICA) bill has been in limbo since Parliament assented to it in May 2016. For months, it awaited approval from President Jacob Zuma. But in December last year, the President returned the bill to Parliament, citing concerns over the constitutionality of a single clause that would allow inspectors to carry out searches without a warrant. Since then, … [Read more...] about South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) questions Constitutionality of FICA Bill

Media Advisory: Minister Masutha to Brief the Media on the Traditional Courts Bill

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Media Advisory: Minister Masutha to Brief the Media on the Traditional Courts Bill: The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Adv Michael Masutha, will brief the media on the proposed provisions of the Traditional Courts Bill. The Bill has been approved by Cabinet for public consultation and will soon be tabled in Parliament.  The main purpose of the bill is to affirm values of the customary law and customs in the resolution of disputes, based on restorative justice and … [Read more...] about Media Advisory: Minister Masutha to Brief the Media on the Traditional Courts Bill

Statement by the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, John Jeffery on Cybercrimes and Cybersecurty Bill

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Statement by the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, John Jeffery on Cybercrimes and Cybersecurty Bill: Technological advances have been gone beyond our wildest imagination. But with great technological advances, come greater risks. Research shows that our country’s comparatively high levels of internet connectivity bring with it a higher risk for cyber-crime. Cybercrime activities are growing fast and evolving at a pace, becoming both more aggressive and technically … [Read more...] about Statement by the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, John Jeffery on Cybercrimes and Cybersecurty Bill

South Africa opposes “Land Grab” Bill tabled before the Israeli parliament

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South Africa opposes “Land Grab” Bill tabled before the Israeli parliament: The South African Goverment received with shock the news that on Wednesday, 07 December 2016, members of the Israeli Knesset (Parliament) for the Jewish Home Party tabled the Regulations Bill whose purpose is to legitimise the continuing annexation of Palestinian land for settlement construction.  The Bill has already been condemned by Israel’s Attorney-General, stating that it breaches local and … [Read more...] about South Africa opposes “Land Grab” Bill tabled before the Israeli parliament

Bhisho news: New initiation bill gets thumbs up from parties

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New initiation bill gets thumbs up from parties: Political parties at the Bhisho legislature have welcomed the passing of the Eastern Cape Customary Male Initiation Practice Bill of 2015. Parties said it would go a long way to reducing fatalities in initiation schools across the province. NEW PLAN ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: New initiation bill gets thumbs up from parties

The DTI extends Deadline for Submissions on Liquor Amendment Bill

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The DTI extends Deadline for Submissions on Liquor Amendment Bill: The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) has extended the deadline for submissions and public comments on the National Liquor Amendment Bill for a further two weeks. The closing date is now 30 November 2016. The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies says the dti is currently having consultation sessions with affected stakeholders and associations, and was pleased with the cordial and constructive manner in … [Read more...] about The DTI extends Deadline for Submissions on Liquor Amendment Bill

Media Briefing by Minister Michael Masutha on the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill

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Media Briefing by Minister Michael Masutha on the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill: Our nation is founded on the commitment to build a non-racial, non-sexist and human rights-based society. The Bill of Rights in the Constitution sets out the very basic rights that we all enjoy in a democratic South Africa. The recent racist utterances and many other incidents of vicious crimes perpetrated under the influence of racial hate, despite our efforts over the past two … [Read more...] about Media Briefing by Minister Michael Masutha on the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill

SAPA urges swift action on new garnishee bill

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SAPA urges swift action on new garnishee bill: South African Payroll Association The South African Payroll Association (SAPA) says that the proposed amendments to the Magistrates’ Court Act 32 of 1944, aimed at curbing unconstitutional practices relating to garnishee orders, are to be welcomed. The Association has urged Parliament to press ahead with tabling the bill now that the local government elections are complete. “The new bill is by and large an excellent piece of legislation that … [Read more...] about SAPA urges swift action on new garnishee bill

Hate speech bill set to be tabled – Uitenhage

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Hate speech bill set to be tabled: Congress of the People president Mosiuoa Lekota accused President Zuma of committing treason by allowing "foreigners" to influence vital Cabinet decisions. In Uitenhage, Economic Freedom Front deputy president Floyd Shivambu slammed the African ... Uitenhage - Read more on BDlive Four women and a man vie for Eastern Cape judge posts: As a young scholar in 1969, she was convicted in the Uitenhage Magistrate's Court for theft of a … [Read more...] about Hate speech bill set to be tabled – Uitenhage