An incentive to buy the new GO GEORGE Smart Card as soon as possible has certainly contributed to wide adoption. But the public’s cooperation in the weeks leading up to the activation of the automated fare system deserves praise. GO GEORGE Manager, James Robb, who says that the roll-out process is on schedule and running … Read moreNew GO GEORGE Smart Card gets passengers on board
The Department of Basic Education has distanced itself from a letter about a leaked matric paper, which made reference to a Mathematics question paper. In the fake letter, with the heading: “NOTICE OF ILLEGAL DISTRIBUTION OF MATRIC FINAL EXAMINATIONS”, the writer claims a mathematics question has been leaked. The department said this information is false. … Read moreLetter about leaked matric paper a fake says Basic Education
The George Municipality said that the Outeniqua Pass remains closed until further notice due to the Outeniqua fire. Status of Outeniqua fire “Residents living on the borders of the town and forest are requested to voluntarily evacuate their homes due to danger of smoke inhalation. The fire remains active on the slopes,” said George Municipality spokesperson, Chantel … Read moreUpdate: Residents urged to evacuate due to Outeniqua fire
The Western Cape Government’s Health Department on Monday said that several clinics and hospital have been affected by the George fire. “We would like to bring the following health information to the attention of the public in light of the fire in George,” said spokesperson, Nadia Ferreira. Clinics affected by George fire “Blanco Clinic is currently … Read moreClinics and hospital affected by George fire
In a joint statement, the George Municipality and the Garden Route District Municipality on Monday said that the Outeniqua Pass remains closed until further notice. Status of fire near Outeniqua Pass Karatara: Fire remains active in the mountain area in Karatara but is currently contained by Sansparks. Backburns and firebreaks will be done during the course of the day. … Read moreOuteniqua Pass remains closed until further notice
Police in Wilderness have opened an investigation after a man went missing over the weekend. “At 11h45, on Saturday, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Wilderness duty crew and Western Cape Government Health EMS rescue were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Lientjies Klip, Wilderness Beach,” described the NSRI. It said that the … Read moreMan remains missing in Wilderness despite extensive search
Search and rescue efforts are underway after Indonesia’s Lion Air crashed into the sea off western Indonesia on Monday. The plane with 189 people aboard went down off Karawang of Indonesia’s West Java province. The crash happened shortly after taking off from Jakarta. Among the 189 people aboard were three children, said the head of … Read moreRescue efforts underway after Indonesia’s Lion Air crash
Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba, over the weekend apologised to the nation and his family after a sex tape he made was leaked and got social media talking. “My wife and I have learned, with regret and sadness, that a video containing material of a sexual nature, meant for our eyes only, which was stolen … Read moreGigaba apologizes for leaked sex tape, says he was hacked
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has urged companies to make sure they obtain a compliance certificate or risk being excluded from doing business with government. “All government departments and most state owned entities require a UIF compliance certificate from potential service providers who want to do business with them. “If a company fails to provide … Read moreCompanies urged to obtain UIF compliance certificates
Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, is scheduled to lead the department’s Second Chance Programme to George in the Western Cape on Saturday. The Minister will lead the department’s #Read2Lead and #SecondChance Programme to the Lawaaikamp Community Hall in George. The Department of Basic Education is inviting all candidates, who have previously not met the requirements … Read moreSecond Chance Programme goes to George