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Cosatu Flags Confusion Over Old UIF Website

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has raised concerns over the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s failure to deactivate its old website, warning that thousands of unemployed South Africans may be submitting claims through an outdated system. The union said the continued availability of the platform has caused confusion and

FlySafair referred to Consumer Tribunal over alleged overbooking practices

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has referred FlySafair to the National Consumer Tribunal over allegations that the airline systematically overbooked and oversold flight tickets in contravention of the Consumer Protection Act. The referral follows an investigation launched after complaints from consumers who claimed they arrived for flights only to be

South Africa pledges R41 million to support Ebola response in DRC and Uganda

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has welcomed South Africa’s R41.2 million pledge to the Africa Epidemics Fund to support efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. More than 600 suspected Ebola cases and 139 deaths have been

Western Cape Calls for Urgent National Support Following Severe Weather Disaster

Alan Winde says urgent national support is needed to accelerate assistance to communities affected by severe weather across the province. This follows the official declaration of a provincial disaster after widespread flooding and infrastructure damage in several parts of the Western Cape. Winde’s spokesperson, Regan Thaw, said recovery operations are

Malmesbury Mosque Invites Contractors for Courtyard Paving Project

The Malmesbury Muslim Society Mosque Management Committee has invited quotations from qualified contractors for a courtyard paving project aimed at improving the mosque’s facilities and enhancing accessibility for worshippers and the broader community. The proposed development will focus on paving an area of approximately 820 square metres surrounding the mosque,

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