Big change planned for schools in South Africa

The Department of Basic Education is developing a new history curriculum for schools in South Africa, to be introduced in 2024, the Sunday Times reports.

8 questions you need to ask at your next job interview

While some interviews may feel more like interrogations, they shouldn’t says recruitment specialist Glassdoor.

Motshekga says government still working on full return of students to schools

Basic Education minister Angie Motshekga says her department is working on the full return of students to schools, but has continued to face problems around social distancing.

5 changes coming to post offices in South Africa – including car licence renewals via mobile app

The South African Post Office is working on a number of initiatives that will greatly expand its service offerings at branches across the country.

A call to end South Africa’s state of disaster

Western Cape premier Alan Winde has written a letter to president Cyril Ramaphosa, requesting a consultation with provinces before any extension on the declaration of the national state of disaster is promulgated.as expected on 15 October 2021.

South Africa officially launches Covid-19 vaccination certificate

The South African government has officially launched its digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate on Friday (8 October), for individuals to provide proof of their vaccination status using a QR code.

5 important things happening in South Africa today

South Africa’s RDP system is so broken government doesn’t know who has homes; Johannesburg faces an R11.5 billion bill if it plans to take over Eskom; A South African retailer plans to open 1,000 stores in the next three years; and South Africa is one of only 13 economies producing less now than a decade ago.

Personal information of South Africans potentially compromised in ransomware attack: government

At least 1,200 files, which include the names, banking details and contact details of those who have submitted personal information to the Department of Justice, may have been compromised during a ransomware attack on the department’s IT systems in September.

Government extends deadline to hire thousands of assistants for South Africa’s schools – here’s how to apply

The Department of Basic Education has extended its recruitment deadline for phase two of its Basic Education Employment Initiative and introduced an alternative submission avenue for applicants.

Vaccinations could be made compulsory in South Africa as last resort: commission

The South African Human Rights Commission has clarified its position on whether vaccinations in South Africa should be made mandatory.

5 important things happening in South Africa today

South Africa needs to offer a basic income grant of R800 per month; John Hlophe accepts chief justice nomination despite charges; The City of Johannesburg is set to take over power responsibilities from Eskom, and good news about the UK’s red list for travel.

Here’s how much money government employees earn in South Africa

Public Service and Administration minister Ayanda Dlodlo has outlined how much government employees earn in South Africa, and the cost of introducing the latest wage increase.