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Government to issue COVID-19 vaccination certificates

Written by on 1 October 2021

Government will soon provide vaccination certificates to those who got the jab. President Cyril Ramaphosa says this will be an official document proving your vaccination status. He says it will help citizens access events and allow them to travel. “The Department of Health will soon be rolling out a vaccination certificate, which will provide a […]

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Salba welcomes relaxation of alcohol trading restrictions

Written by on 1 October 2021

The South African Liquor Brand Owners’ Association (Salba) chairperson, Sibani Mngadi, has welcomed the relaxation of alcohol trading restrictions.  Under the adjusted coronavirus Alert Level one lockdown, non-essential establishments like bars and restaurants must close by 23:00pm to allow staff and patrons to go home before the curfew starts at midnight. Alcohol sales are now permitted […]

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ConCourt upholds IEC decision to re-open candidate nomination process

Written by on 20 September 2021

A gavel and a block is pictured at the George Glazer Gallery antique store in this illustration picture taken in Manhattan. The Constitutional Court has upheld the decision of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to re-open the candidate nomination process. In a judgment handed down on Monday the apex court dismissed the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) application to […]

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SA to ramp up efforts to get removed from UK red list

Written by on 20 September 2021

South Africa remains on the UK’s travel red list of countries despite lobbying from the government and business community. Infectious Disease Specialist Dr Jeremy Nel compared the UK COVID-19 data to that of South Africa.  South Africa plans to ramp up efforts to get removed from the UK’s red list. Minister of International Relations, Naledi […]

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WHISTLEBLOWING WEBINARS CONCEPT NOTE

Written by on 17 September 2021

Background In 2020, the Cabinet approved the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS), which has become a blueprint for the country in terms of the approach to fight corruption. The NACS has six pillars and one of those pillars emphasize the need to promote and encourage active citizenry, whistleblowing, integrity and transparency in all spheres of society. […]

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