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1. What is the ICVPS?

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is calling for nominations for the National Arts and Culture Awards.

When President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the introduction of the Special Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) to cushion South Africans from the devastating effects of the pandemic, the crisis marked a turning point for 61-year-old Nick Jafta from De Novo, Kraaifontein — a small town on the north-eastern outskirts of Cape Town.

We have just observed Workers’ Day, which is commemorated across the world in honour of the struggles of workers for fair labour standards and conditions of work. 

Since the advent of democracy in 1994, we have observed Workers’ Day also to acknowledge the historical role of workers and the labour movement in our broader struggle for freedom. 

Over the past 31 years we have made considerable progress in improving our labour laws and protecting the rights of workers. 

Malebo Pebetse Matlala (36)

South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold Cards will remain operational beyond 31 May 2025, ensuring uninterrupted access to social grants. 

The announcement, made recently, comes as a relief to beneficiaries who have not yet migrated to the new Postbank Black Cards, putting an end to uncertainty around possible payment disruptions. 

Fikile Mkhondo, founder of House of Kganya, did not set out to become an entrepreneur.