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MBOMBELA – Unique South African costumes, crafts and accessories will be on display. “Our department has been invited to participate in the South African Cultural Season in Russia from 6th to 16th March and thought it would be appropriate to use this opportunity to introduce some of our fashion designers to new markets. ” said the Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation. Spokesperson, Mr. Sibongile Nkosi. The South African Cultural Season in Russia aims to transform cultural heritage and culture into tangible economic benefits. It also showcases and promotes South Africa's cultural tourism industry. The exhibition is divided into two:…

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) pays subsidies to more than 26 million people. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) spent R232 billion on social grants in 2022, about 11% of the national budget. Social grant spending has quadrupled since 1994, adjusted for inflation. The majority of beneficiaries receive either child support or old age allowance. Taking inflation into account, the subsidy amount is about the same as in 1994. When South Africa became a democracy in 1994, it paid subsidies to around 2.5 million people, mostly on the Old Age Grant, Disability Grant and State Maintenance Grant…

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) pays subsidies to more than 26 million people. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) spent R232 billion on social grants in 2022, about 11% of the national budget. Social grant spending has quadrupled since 1994, adjusted for inflation. The majority of beneficiaries receive either child support or old age allowance. Taking inflation into account, the subsidy amount is about the same as in 1994. When South Africa became a democracy in 1994, it paid subsidies to around 2.5 million people, mostly on the Old Age Grant, Disability Grant and State Maintenance Grant…

The slowdown in the regional economy (and the specific woes of sectors such as mining) has resulted in lower-than-expected tax revenues, particularly corporate tax collections. Compared to the 2023 budget, tax revenue collection for the current financial year (2023/24) is expected to be a significant shortfall of R56.8 billion, with a further shortfall of R121.4 billion expected over the next two financial years.18 Given China's slowing growth, the tax surpluses previously seen from mining companies are unlikely due to falling commodity prices. In response to the identified shortfall, the National Treasury prior to the MTBPS had already issued cost containment…

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said the ministry aims to phase in the new style curriculum in history over seven years.The minister said this while briefing the media on Tuesday afternoon before parliament votes on the ministry's budget.She said that since the advent of democracy, the broad objective of governments has been to provide access to education, which is a human right. She said she believed the department was making progress in this regard.But in a time of constant change, she said the curriculum needed to evolve to keep up with current dynamics as governments stepped up efforts to usher…

As widely expected, the new coronavirus infection (Covid-19) social relief for suffering The subsidy is due to be extended for a further year until March 2025, but National Treasury has dropped strong hints that additional taxes may be needed to fund future SRD subsidies. The 2019 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) states that by 2040/41, recipients of temporary non-COVID-19 social assistance will-19 Social Distress Relief Grant – Projected to increase to R22.5 million, requiring spending on social grants equivalent to 3% of GDP annually. This is consistent with current subsidy expenditures excluding temporary subsidies. The Social Distress Relief Grant was…

The slowdown in the regional economy (and the specific hardships of sectors such as mining) has resulted in lower-than-expected tax revenues, particularly lower corporate tax collections. Compared to the 2023 budget, tax revenue collection for the current financial year (2023/24) is expected to be a significant shortfall of R56.8 billion, with a further shortfall of R121.4 billion expected over the next two financial years.18 Given China's slowing growth, the tax surpluses previously seen from mining companies are unlikely due to falling commodity prices. In response to the identified shortfall, the National Treasury prior to the MTBPS had already issued cost…

Ecobat continues to rationalize its portfolio and completed the sale of Jimco Group, responsible for its leadership and industrial operations in the South. Africato AutoX.dallas and johannesburg, October 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Ecobat, a global leader in battery recycling, and AutoX Proprietary Limited announce that Ecobat has completed the sale of its southern operations. Africato Zimco Group Proprietary Limited, AutoX. AutoX Composed of seven businesses operating in diverse markets in three countries, the Zimco Group includes Fry's Metals, Castle Lead Works, Associated Additives, Zimco Metals, G&W Mineral Resources, Dutton Plastics and Sondor Performance Foams. Investec Bank Limited acted as financial…

Click Here to download PDF   This is the weekly RCCE Social Listening and Infodemic Management trends report on COVID-19 vaccine and other health emergencies tracking and responding to public concerns, sentiments, rumours, and misinformation in South Africa. It provides key trends and analysis of online and offline content. Thanks to all  contributors to this weekly report. KEY TRENDS | COVID-19 Anti-COVID-19 vax. Resistance to vaccination is a persistent challenge. Both persuasion and coercion often fall short when it comes to changing the minds and behaviors of individuals who are determined to refuse vaccines or believe in misinformation spread by…

This is part 2 of a two-part series: Read Click here for Part 1 What can we do to improve our condition? When we read about the concept of hope, some of it is written in thick theoretical texts (like Ernst Bloch's theoretical treatises). principle of hope, (3 volumes, MIT Press 1995), as well as a more accessible text. My understanding is that hope is not the same as optimism, or that hope is the opposite of pessimism. (See Terry Eagleton hope without optimism, University of Virginia Press, 2015. and Rebecca Solnit, Hope in the darkness.Untold history, great potential, 3rd…