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Citizens are requested to observe two minutes of prayer, reflection or silent meditation on today between 18:00 and 18:30 hours.
#PrayForSouthAfrica
#NationalDayOfPrayer
#21daysLockdownSA
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Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) invites qualifying unemployed learners to apply for bursaries for the 2024 academic year. Applicants are encouraged to use the TETA online Bursary System, which is accessible, at:
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On 9 February, President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (SoNA).
You can be part of
#SoNA2023
by tuning into your favourite television or radio station.
Proceedings will also be covered via government and
parliament social media accounts.
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BEWARE OF “FLY-BY-NIGHT” COLLEGES
Check the registration status of private colleges with the Department of Higher Education & Training on 0800-872-222.
Alternatively, students can log on
#BogusColleges
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More than 3,5 million people have applied for R350 COVID-19 Social Relief Grant so far. Applications are currently being assessed and verified. Once an application has been approved, SASSA will ask for banking details to make payment.
#COVID19inSA
#COVID19SouthAfrica
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The BMA is hiring. Please check out the positions on
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DPSA issued a circular to all national & provincial departments giving notice that applicants are not required to submit certified copies of their documents on their applications, but must submit a completed Z83 form, copies of supporting documents & a detailed CV.
#JobSeekersSA
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Apply for the GCIS 24 months
#Internship
Programme in Legal Services, IT, Supply Chain, HR, Video/Camera person, Graphic Design, Media Monitoring, Multi-Media, Production Assistant, Admin, Comms & Media. Due 16 April. Use updated Z83 form.
#JobSeekersSA
#JobSeekersWednesday
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In this final episode on the two-pot retirement system for GEPF members, Maya on Money looks at the benefits members will get at retirement, and how withdrawing from the savings pot before retirement will affect benefits.
#GEPF
#GEPFTwoPot
#TwoPotSystem
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#HumanTrafficking
is real. Some people who are trafficked are approached by strangers offering a job or some kind of career opportunity. Traffickers can approach you anywhere. Do not trust easily. If it's too good to be true it probably is.
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COVID-19 is spread by droplets. Wearing a mask blocks those droplets and the virus those droplets contain.
#StaySafe
#COVID19SouthAfrica
#coronavirusInSA
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Report all cases of rape, sexual assault/any form of violence to the police.
Victims of violence can also call a national 24hr/7days-a-week call centre facility of Social Development on 0800 428 428.
A Skype Line ‘Helpme GBV’ for members of the deaf community also exists.
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#BoksburgExplosion
Update
The number of the deceased is now 40.
23 people have been discharged from hospitals, and 5 are still hospitalized.
Construction work to repair Tampo Memorial Hospital is done.
Gauteng Government continues to support affected families.
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Citizens are urged to act responsibly this festive season.
Excessive alcohol intake is widely linked to an increase in accidents, violent behaviour, fights and domestic violence.
#RoadSafety
#ArriveAlive
#MerryChristmas
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The DSI-HSRC Internship will provide interns with a monthly renumeration depending on the level of qualification for the duration of the two-year period:
Link to apply:
Closing date: 26 May 2023.
#JobSeekersSA
#Jobs
#Mzansi
#SouthAfrica
#HireAGraduate
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Download the
#MySAPSApp
and enable your location function in order to be directed to the nearest police station. Enable notifications to receive important information regarding Protest Action, Missing persons & Wanted persons.
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3 December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and is also celebrated as National Disability Rights Awareness Day.
Disability rights are human rights.
#DisabilityRightsAwareness
#DisabilityInclusiveSA
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#Jobs
The Department of Defence has advertised the positions of general store assistant, tradesman, waiter, groundsman, cleaner, household aid, food service aid and secretary. Applications are due on 29 October 2021. See below for details.
#JobSeekersSA
#JobSeekersWednesday
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The President has called for the Opening of Parliament to take place on Thursday 18 July 2024, as a platform for the President to outline the priorities of the 7th Administration,” said the Presidency in a statement.
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Play your part this long weekend to stop the spread of COVID-19. Observe social distancing, wash hands and wear mask.
#StaySafe
#COVID19SA
#WearAMask
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Parents are encouraged to have regular discussions with their children about their school and bullying.
Here are tips of what you can do if your child is a bully.
#StopBullying
#SayNoToBullying
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#Jobs
The Department of Social Development has advertised 30 posts of Social Workers responsible for Gender-Basee Violence
#GBV
. Applicants close on 18 March 2022. Read advert for more details.
#JobSeekersSA
#JobSeekersWednesday
#jobseekers
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#Government
appeals to all citizens with information to call the
#SAPS
Emergency Number 10111 before or when a crime is in progress.
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A minor is someone who has not reached the legal age of consent, which is 16 for both girls and boys in South Africa. This means it is illegal for an adult to have any sexual relations with anyone below the age of 16.
#StatutoryRapeAwareness
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If you or someone you know is struggling with Substance Use Disorder, please reach out to our Substance Abuse WhatsApp Chat Line at 087 163 2025 between 9 am - 5 pm.
#MentalHealthMatters
#SayNoToDrugs
#PeopleFirst
#BreakTheCycle
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Did you know?Hitchhiking is dangerous & risky. Exercise extreme caution when offering or accepting a lift.
#CrimePrevention
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Our actions and behaviour will determine the impact of the spread of
#Covid19
. Reckless and irresponsible behaviour is going to further spread
#Covid19
. Stay away from large gatherings and super spreader events.
#StaySafe
#SaferFestiveSeason
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Every year, in August, our country marks Women’s Month, when we pay tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest against Pass Laws.
#WomensMonth2023
#WomensDay2023
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#Covid19SA
Funerals may not be attended by more than 50 people, and there needs to be social distancing, hand sanitising and mask wearing.
#Level3Regulations
#LockdownLevel3
#StaySafe
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Possession of stolen goods is a crime.
Dealing with stolen goods is a crime.
Buying stolen goods is a crime.
Cable theft is a crime.
Report crime on 08600 10111
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to assure investors that government is addressing the challenges facing the country to ensure that South Africa reaches its full mining potential.
#GovNews
#MiningIndaba2023
#MiningIndaba
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National
#ChildProtectionWeek2023
is commemorated annually to raise awareness of the rights of children. This year’s Child Protection Week will be held from 28 May to 4 June 2022 under the theme: “Let us Protect Children during COVID-19 and Beyond”.
#Childline116
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Government condemns the violent and disruptive behaviour of striking healthcare workers affiliated NEHAWU.
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Bullying and violence has no place in our schools. We encourage learners to report all incidents of bullying and abuse. We urge parents, caregivers and teachers to have discussions with children on bullying and what they can do when they are bullied.
#SchoolSafety
#bullying
Bullying and violence has no place in our schools. We encourage learners to report all incidents of bullying and abuse. We urge parents, caregivers and teachers to have discussions with children on bullying and what they can do when they are bullied.
#SchoolSafety
#bullying
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Government strongly condemns any form of kidnapping and calls on all South Africans to act immediately- by going to a nearest police station- If they suspect that a person is missing.
#GovNews
#NoToKidnapping
#Fightingcrime
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Using water also comes with responsibility. Play your part in ensuring that water is preserved for the benefit of all.
#SaveWater
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Did you know?
Social Housing Programme provides good quality rental for people who earn between R1 850 - R22 000 per month.
#SocialHousing
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The
#16DaysofActivism
for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign is a United Nations campaign that is held annually from 25 November (International Day of No Violence Against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day).
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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula will tomorrow launch the Public Discourse Platform for the taxi industry. The platform brings together key stakeholders to engage on the future of the taxi industry in its role as the largest transporter of people in the country.
#TaxiLekgotla
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Drivers should obey the rules of the road; keep to the speed limit; and ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy.
#SafeEaster2023
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President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake the Second Round of the
#DistrictDevelopmentModel
Presidential Imbizo, starting in the North West Province on 20 October 2023 in the JB Marks Local Municipality within Dr Kenneth Kaunda District under the theme: “Leave no one behind”.
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#SouthAfrica
on Tuesday crossed the eight million mark for adults who are fully vaccinated.
#According
to the
#DepartmentofHealth
, the country administered 178 685
#COVID19jabs
in the past 24 hours, of which 100 853 people were
#fullyjabbed
.
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#Covid19SA
The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine will take a 3 phase approach that begins with the most vulnerable in our population.
#VaccineStrategy
#VaccineforSouthAfrica
#VaccinceRolloutStrategySA
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[1/2] SAPS is recruiting graduates in possession of Bachelor of Science and other fields of study. Applications are due on 11 March. Visit for more info and to download the official application form.
#JobSeekersSA
#JobSeekersWednesday
#jobseekers
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#JobSeekersSA
If you have matric with pure Maths and Physical Science or Geography
@environmentza
has a job advert. See below or visit for more info
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Johannesburg Roads Agency has 6 contract positions of HR Clerk. Applications due on 19 July 2019. Read details on the advert on what you need to submit. Apply Now
#JobSeekersWednesday
#jobseekersa
#jobseekers
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Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth when in public.
#StaySafe
#covid19SA
#COVIDSecondWave
#PlayYourPart
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South African youth is adversely affected by alcohol and drug abuse. Government has put in place legislations such as The Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, 2008 (Act No. 70 of 2008) to deal with substance abuse.
#YouthMonth
#YouthMonth23
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No one deserves to be bullied!
Bullying will not be tolerated!
Take note of the signs that your child may be bullied at school.
#NoToBullies
#stopbullying
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National Child Protection Week is commemorated annually to raise awareness on the rights of children.
This year’s campaign will be held from 29 May to 4 June 2022 under the theme: “Let us Protect Children during COVID-19 and Beyond”.
#ChildProtection2022
#ChildLine116
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#internship
Department of Public Service & Administration has a 24 months internship programme. Applications are closing on 3 January 2021.
#JobSeekersWednesday
#JobSeekersSA
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The promotion of gender equality and women’s empowerment is central to our efforts to combat poverty and stimulate sustainable development.
#WomensMonth2023
#WomensDay2023
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Fight substance abuse!
SANCA offers treatment on a continuum of care from screening, assessment, medical treatment and therapeutic treatment for services users and families as well as aftercare services.
Contact them:
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Government will take action to protect every person in this country against the threat of violence, intimidation, theft and looting.
#ProtectSA
#ProtectSouthAfrica
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[1/3] GCIS Internship Programme for 2022/2024 in various fields. Internships are based in Pretoria and the GCIS Provincial Offices. Read advert for details. Applications due on 4 February 2022.
#JobSeekersSA
#JobSeekersWednesday
#internship
#internships
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Beware!! Dye-Stained Banknotes have No Value and you can be Arrested if found in Possession of such Banknotes.
#CrimeStop
08600 10111
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GCIS is hiring!
#⃣Deputy Director (DD): Video Unit Manager;
#⃣DD: Financial Administration;
#⃣Regional Communication Coordinator: KZN; and
#⃣Internal Auditor
Applications are due on 2 Oct 2022. Visit for details
#JobSeekersSA
#JobSeekersWednesday
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#JobSeekersSA
#JobSeekersWednesday
#Jobsearch
Dept. of Defence INTERNSHIPS in various field. Check the link or below
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Government calls on all South Africans to use Heritage Month to foster greater social cohesion, nation building and a shared national identity.
#HeritageMonth
@SportArtsCultur
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The Department of Health will begin to make additional
#COVID
-19
#vaccinationbooster
doses available to all adults, following the detection of the more transmissible XBB.1.5 sub-variant of the Omicron variant in the country.
@HealthZA
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The Presidential hotline affords citizens a platform to lodge service delivery complaints directly to the State President.
#PresidentialHotline
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Don't let bullies win. Stand up, speak out, and create a safe space for everyone. Together, we can
#StopTheBully
and spread kindness like confetti. Read our article on how to deal with bullying:
Don't let bullies win. Stand up, speak out, and create a safe space for everyone. Together, we can
#StopTheBully
and spread kindness like confetti. Read our article on how to deal with bullying:
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The wearing of facemask or home-made face covering item is mandatory for any person when in a public space.
#ShowOffYourMask
#CoronaVirusSA
#StaySafe
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#Cablethieves
will leave you in the dark!
Join the fight against electricity theft and vandalism.
STOP the criminals and take back your power!
REPORT cable theft to Eskom: 0800 112 722 or to the SAPS: 10111.
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Government has committed itself to having zero tolerance for corruption in all sectors of society.
#GovNews
#Anticorruption
#ReportCorruption
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#HumanTrafficking
is real. Some people who are trafficked are approached by strangers offering a job or some kind of career opportunity. Traffickers can approach you anywhere. Do not trust easily. If it's too good to be true it probably is.
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#Government
has noted with concern trends pointing to a significant number of
#Teenage
#Pregnancies
in South Africa and is working with various stakeholders to put together tailor-made programs.
To report any form crime, call: 086 00 10111 or report via the
#MySAPSApp
.
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Do not drink and drive!
Alcohol affects your vision, judgement and ability to react quickly.
#ArriveAlive
#FestiveSeason
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The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has received over 85 000 applications and will soon interview candidates for its project to digitise civil documents.
#DHA
#DepartmentofEmploymentandLabour
@SADHomeAffairs
@deptoflabour
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It is important that communities work together to eradicate bullying incidents in schools and ensure that communities are aware of various available interventions.
Say No to bullying in schools.
#NoToBullies
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The 2022 National Youth Day will be celebrated under the theme: Promoting sustainable livelihood and resilience of young people for a better tomorrow.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 30 June 2023 lead
#PresidentialImbizo
to uThukela District, KwaZulu-Natal.
This is an important public participation platform that ensures the voices and perspectives of communities are heard.
#LeaveNoOneBehind
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Various Post-School Education and Training institutions are invited to share information of their programme offerings with prospective students.
#KHETHA
shares information on career guidance opportunities available in the
#TVET
sector
#2023TVETMonth
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#GovNews
#Budgetspeech2020
South Africans are encouraged to watch or listen to the budget speech, which will be broadcast live across many platforms from 2pm on Wednesday.
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CHILD SAFETY
You must know where your children are at all times. Know their friends and be clear with them about the places and homes they may visit.
#childsafety
#staysafe
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