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Eastern Cape Finance MEC delivers R700 million Policy Statement

SA currency notes and coins. 2 minutes Eastern Cape Finance MEC Mlungisi Mvoko has delivered the province’s Medium-Term Policy Statement involving over just R700 million. The policy statement was delivered in the provincial legislature in Bisho. While the statement was wildly welcomed, opposition parties in the legislature believe Mvoko could have used the opportunity to…

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EC Education CFO placed on special leave after extortion reports

File image: The Eastern Cape Education Department banner displayed at an event. 1 minute Eastern Cape Education MEC Fundile Gade has placed the Department’s Chief Financial Officer Nokuthula Ngcingwana on special leave following alleged death threats by extortionists. According to the statement released by the Department, extortionists are demanding that Ngcingwana resign from her position…

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Calls for more assistance for visually impaired people

Person reading braille 1 minute As Disability Month comes to an end, the Mpumalanga Blind Skills Development Hub calls for more support for the liberation of visually impaired people. The non-profit organisation held an art exhibition for visually impaired people at the Nelspruit Art Gallery where they showcased their handmade work. The event also introduced…

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SA labs deny excessive pricing of COVID-19 PCR tests during pandemic

A test tube labelled “COVID-19 Test positive” is seen in this illustration picture taken, March 10, 2021. 3 minutes Three of South Africa’s largest private laboratories have denied allegations of excessive pricing for COVID-19 PCR tests. Lancet, Ampath and Pathcare private laboratories appeared before the Competition Tribunal in Pretoria on Wednesday. In 2021, the Competition…

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