Pretoria - A record number of 235 882 employers have filed their annual reconciliations for the 2011 Tax Season for Employers, says the South African Revenue Service (SARS). This is compared with 212 969 employers that … [Read more...]
SOEs must contribute to job creation
Pretoria - State Owned Enterprises (SOEs), which should establish themselves as big players on the African continent, must play a role in job creation, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba said. South Africa aims … [Read more...]
Gordhan launches R9bn jobs fund
Cape Town – The National Treasury’s R9 billion Jobs Fund, which aims to create 150 000 jobs over three years, is now accepting applications from companies and non-governmental organisations with innovative job creation … [Read more...]
Speed up women empowerment
Pretoria – Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana, has reiterated the need for extra measures to be taken to accelerate the process of transformation and empowerment of … [Read more...]
Job creation tops eThekwini agenda
Pretoria – Acceleration of service delivery, job creation and ensuring the continuation of good governance practices will be among the key priorities of the new eThekwini Municipality mayor during his term of … [Read more...]
Workplace experience important
Pretoria – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has reiterated the need for students to spend a period of time in the workplace to gain practical training in order for them to attain their … [Read more...]
Programme to skill, provide jobs for rural youth
Pretoria - The National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSC), a body targeting youth, will not only create jobs but also help prepare youngsters to become better persons and foot soldiers for their respective … [Read more...]
SA committed to skills development
Pretoria - The Department of Public Works is committed to skills development and the recruitment of skilled people against the backdrop of a nationwide shortage of professional people, Minister Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde … [Read more...]
Minister hopes for improved labour relations
Pretoria – Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant on Tuesday said she hoped 2011 will see improved labour relations in workplaces throughout the country. Addressing the National Council of Provinces in Parliament (NCOP), … [Read more...]
Regional inspectorates to enforce mine safety
Cape Town - The Department of Mineral Resources is to tackle mine safety by creating regional inspectorates, following an 8 percent increase in mine fatalities in the second quarter, the Minister of Mineral Resources … [Read more...]
