Authorities must ensure Sexual Offences Act works
Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister John Jeffery says government, civil society and the courts owe it to victims of sexual offences to make sure the Sexual Offences Act is properly implemented.
- government
- sexual offences act
- national prosecuting authority (npa)
- south african police service (saps)
- hiv/aids
- south africa
- bill of rights
- development
- department of justice and constitutional development
- john jeffery
- criminal law amendment act
- national forum
- departments of health
- departments of social development
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Government banks on infrastructure to create jobs
President Jacob Zuma has reiterated government’s commitment to investing in infrastructure as a means of stimulating growth and creating jobs.
Incentives for tourism industry to go green
The Department of Tourism has introduced an incentive programme to encourage privately-owned tourism enterprises to move towards cleaner energy sources and more energy efficient operations.
Gauteng reopens online admission system for late applications
The Gauteng Department of Education has reopened the Online Application System for parents who missed the 12 June deadline.
Illegal liquor outlets shut down in Northern Cape
An inspection blitz has led to the closure of ten illegal liquor outlets and liquor being confiscated in the Northern Cape, said the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).
Makwakwa returns to SARS after charges cleared
Jonas Makwakwa will return to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) this week after having charges against him cleared.
Consultations on higher education fees at an advanced stage
Consultation on the feasibility of free higher education and training are at an advanced stage, says the Presidency.
77% of learners placed in Gauteng schools
The Gauteng Department of Education has managed to place 77% of all applicants, who applied for admission at schools in the province, for 2018.
Call for Grade 12 students to focus on their studies
Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has encouraged pupils, who are sitting for their 2017 National Senior Certificate (NSC) final examinations, to remain focused on their studies.
Open up opportunities for young people
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says young people need to be given an enabling environment in order to access employment opportunities.