The Evolution of Rugby: Bakkies Botha’s Perspective

Bakkies Botha is a renowned South African rugby player who has expressed his concerns about the present state of the sport. With 85 Test matches under his belt and a reputation as one of the most formidable ‘enforcers’ in rugby history, Botha’s insights offer a valuable perspective on how the game has changed over the years.

Zandie Khumalo’s Emotional Birthday Message to Husband Mhlo Hloni Gumede

Zandie Khumalo, a popular South African singer, recently took to Instagram to share an emotional birthday message to her husband, Mhlo Hloni Gumede. The heartfelt tribute comes after a tumultuous period for Zandie due to her involvement in the Senzo Meyiwa case, which caused significant distress for her and her family. Despite the adversity, Gumede has been a pillar of strength and support for Zandie, helping her stay resilient and positive.

UIF Online Tools: Enhancing Access to Employment and Labour Services in South Africa

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is committed to improving the South African employment and labour landscape by embracing technological advancements. Through the introduction of online tools, the Fund aims to enhance the customer experience and reduce queues at labour centres. These innovative solutions offer employees the convenience of accessing services from their homes.

Gauteng Health’s Remarkable Achievement on Mandela Day: Surpassing Target for Surgical Marathons

On July 18th, 2023, the Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness exceeded its goal by conducting 720 elective surgeries across 32 facilities on Nelson Mandela Day. This achievement significantly reduced the surgical backlog from 32,000 patients to 18,000 since the year’s beginning. The surgical marathons aimed to address the backlog and restore dignity and hope to hundreds of individuals.

New Employment Equity Legislation: A Step Towards Greater Inclusivity

Employment Equity (EE) legislation is changing, and organizations and companies will soon be required to comply with new requirements. The focus is on meeting selfset annual targets to achieve sectorwide fiveyear EE goals. The Department of Employment and Labour’s Deputy Director for EE, Masilo Lefika, recently informed stakeholders that employers will be evaluated on their own set annual targets. Companies have the flexibility to set their own benchmarks, and these are not quotas.

Gauteng Roads and Transport Department Resolves Contract Dispute, Focuses on World-Class Infrastructure

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has successfully resolved a multimillionrand contract dispute involving Routine Road Maintenance (RRM) that had been ongoing since 2008. The dispute involved Babazani Trading and Projects CC and 24 other claimants who were awarded contracts for routine road maintenance in Gauteng under the Roads Infrastructure Strategic Framework for South Africa (RISFSA).

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