The Department of Cooperative Governance has announced the termination of contracts for over 255,000 Community Work Programme participants aged 55 and older. The department is citing significant budget cuts and unauthorized expenditure concerns for its decision. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, COGTA Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa

The Department of Cooperative Governance has announced the termination of contracts for over 255,000 Community Work Programme participants aged 55 and older. The department is citing significant budget cuts and unauthorized expenditure concerns for its decision. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, COGTA Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa

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COGTA minister says contract terminations could have been avoided if CWP workers aged 55 and above, had been released in April

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has joined the SACP in commemorating the 30th anniversary of the passing of the party's former General Secretary and National Chair, Joe Slovo in Soweto. The ANC says its participation in today's commemoration will serve as a moment to reflect on Slovo's revolutionary ideals and the shared mission to advance the National Democratic Revolution. The two alliance partners are set to  hold a bilateral later this month on the matter including the over 22-year-old alliance reconfiguration debate. Ramaphosa says Slovo was firm in strategy and action...

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has joined the SACP in commemorating the 30th anniversary of the passing of the party's former General Secretary and National Chair, Joe Slovo in Soweto. The ANC says its participation in today's commemoration will serve as a moment to reflect on Slovo's revolutionary ideals and the shared mission to advance the National Democratic Revolution. The two alliance partners are set to &nbsp;hold a bilateral later this month on the matter including the over 22-year-old alliance reconfiguration debate. Ramaphosa says Slovo was firm in strategy and action...

ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa reflects on revolutionary ideals of late SACP leader, Joe Slovo

A devastating storm swept through Welkom in the Free State over the weekend, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. A tornado-like storm swept through Welkom on Sunday, damaging homes, schools and businesses, leaving many residents and industrial areas affected. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Brian Emmenis, Chairman of the Welkom Publicity Association

A devastating storm swept through Welkom in the Free State over the weekend, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. A tornado-like storm swept through Welkom on Sunday, damaging homes, schools and businesses, leaving many residents and industrial areas affected. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Brian Emmenis, Chairman of the Welkom Publicity Association

Destructive storm ravages Welkom in the Free State

The South African Communist Party (SACP) is commemorating the 30th anniversary of Joe Slovo's passing today. The late SACP leader played a pivotal role in South Africa's liberation and was instrumental in building the tripartite alliance. As the SACP honours his life and legacy, they do so at a significant juncture, having finalized plans to contest the 2026 elections independently. For more on the commemorations Elvis Presslin spoke to SACP Spokesperson and Central Committee member, Dr. Alex Mashilo

The South African Communist Party (SACP) is commemorating the 30th anniversary of Joe Slovo's passing today. The late SACP leader played a pivotal role in South Africa's liberation and was instrumental in building the tripartite alliance. As the SACP honours his life and legacy, they do so at a significant juncture, having finalized plans to contest the 2026 elections independently. For more on the commemorations Elvis Presslin spoke to SACP Spokesperson and Central Committee member, Dr. Alex Mashilo

COGTA minister says contract terminations could have been avoided if CWP workers aged 55 and above, had been released in April

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