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Sabinet Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation
24th March 2023 It is said that “knowledge is power” and Sabinet, previously known as the South African Bibliographic and Information Network, has been a direct power source of knowledge for four decades – nationally as well as globally. Sabinet is recognised as a leading library services provider and an... →
Celebrate South African Library Week with Sabinet. We’re for Libraries.
23rd March 2023 South African Library Week (SALW) is observed annually, with the 2023 celebration being held from 20 to 26 March under the theme "Libraries: telling powerful stories". Libraries have always played a vital role in society, providing access to information and knowledge. Sabinet, with its foundation... →
Why the academic industry must comply with financial regulatory instruments
15th March 2023 The Department of Higher Education and Training says that more than 1,1 million students have enrolled in academic programmes at public universities in 2023, while over 100 000 students have enrolled in private tertiary education. Applications for student loans are anticipated at well over 800... →
Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill – Solar PV Panels Tax Rebates Installation
15th March 2023 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced during his budget speech that South Africans who pay personal income tax can receive up to R15,000 in tax rebates for solar panels starting from 1 March. The rebate will be applicable for solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels brought into use for the first... →
Minimum wage threshold: Know your rights
13th March 2023 On 1 March 2023, the Minister of Labour, Minister TW Nxesi, declared that the earnings threshold for the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (BCEA) would be increased from R224 080.48 per annum (approximately R18 673.37 per month) to R241 110.59 per annum (around R20 092.55 per month). As... →
The 2023 Budget Speech—What to Expect
22nd February 2023 South Africans have anxiously awaited the Budget Speech that is set to be delivered today, 22 February 2023, by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. The annual Budget Speech is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the country’s finances, information about its economic standing,... →
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DA defends Malusi Booi's removal from City of Cape Town mayoral committee despite opposition criticism
The Democratic Alliance has defended its decision to remove councillor Malusi Booi from the City of Cape Town's mayoral committee, despite opposition parties labelling it as double standards. Opposition parties said Booi's removal was unfair, considering no action has been taken against Nora... →
Billing system a priority for Buffalo City's new Mayor
Buffalo City’s newly elected Mayor Princess Faku has vowed to address the Eastern Cape municipality’s billing system, which she says continues to inspire a lack of confidence in customers. Faku was elected on Thursday following a Special Council Meeting that was called by the municipality’s... →