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National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi has taken a firm stance against corruption, saying it is now time for justice to win the fight against the scourge. 

The chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Hlomani Chauke, says he has noted the resignation of Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba.

Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba is set to appear before the Portfolio Committee this afternoon to clarify his department's view on the granting of permission for the operation of Fireblade private terminal at OR Tambo International Airport.

As the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gave an update on the migration of social grant payments from Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) to the SA Post Office, its senior management have told Parliament of plans to completely phase out cash payments due to the increasing risk of transporting money.

The Electoral Commission’s Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, says the majority of the new voters, who came out in their numbers this past weekend to register to vote, were women.

Eligible South Africans have been urged by government to register to vote and update their addresses on the voters’ roll this weekend.

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Comprehensive Social Security has announced that government will fast-track the introduction of an integrated payment system for the payment of social grants.

Former president Thabo Mbeki has urged MPs to put the country first when they vote on a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma.

Government has welcomed the Constitutional Court’s ruling that allows Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) to continue paying social grants to eligible beneficiaries for another 12 months.

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says the province is ready for the 2017 academic year.