Only grant recipients who have received an SMS from SASSA confirming their collection pay-out point as either Pick n Pay or Boxer can use the new collections points. Pick n Pay collection points for the SASSA social relief of distress grant (SDR) exclude the following points: • BP Pick ‘n ...
What is the 2021 Register of Members' Interests?
In terms of the Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Financial Interests, Members of Parliament must disclose their financial interests annually. The following kinds of financial interests must be disclosed:
In this blog, we take you through the basics of by-elections. You can use this blog as a useful guide in understanding the importance of by-elections in your community, and more broadly as an important element in the value chain of our democratic system.
What are by-elections?
A by-election is ...
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s maiden Budget Speech on Wednesday, 23 February will dominate headlines this week.
The Budget presents an overall synopsis of the state of the country’s finances, amendments to tax, distribution of revenue across spheres of government and distribution of expenditure across national departments. It serves as a ...
The State of the Province Address is an annual event delivered by the Premier or provincial head, which marks the official opening of the Provincial Legislature. The speech is delivered in front of members of the provincial executive, including the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and the Secretary.
SOPA follows the President’s ...
1. What is the SONA?
It is an annual address given by the President to a joint session of Parliament and marks the official opening of the legislature. It is designed to be a report on the economic and social state of the nation, and includes a review of the ...
What is SONA?
The State of the Nation Address is one of the most important speeches that the President delivers in any year. With a prime time TV audience, it is a tremendous public relations opportunity for the President to lay out his agenda for the year and give a ...
StatsSA Census gathers data for policy-making, budget allocations, Integrated Development Programmes and planning. In 2022, citizens can participate remotely through digital platforms. Use the data-free registration link before 5 February in order to get counted.
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Important Upcoming Dates to Note:
On the 10th of February, President Cyril ...