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President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the online publication of a list of all Coronavirus (COVID-19) related government expenditure as historic. The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) published a full list of all companies which have been awarded contracts by government for the supply of goods and services relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, on the National Treasury website recently. The list includes COVID-19 procurement information from all provinces, national departments and over 70 public entities.
“This measure is unprecedented, and a clear demonstration of government's commitment to transparency and accountability when it comes to allegations of corruption in the COVID-19 procurement process,” President Ramaphosa said.
National Treasury will regularly update the online register to ensure information remains current.
“By publishing these lists, we have honoured our promise to the South African people. They enable proper scrutiny of the details of all companies that have received tenders for COVID-19related services,” President Ramaphosa said.
commitment to the Paris Agreement.
Developed in consultation with all relevant stakeholders and approved by Cabinet, the NCCAS aims to reduce the vulnerability of society, the economy and the environment to the effects of climate change.
It gives effect to the
National Development Plan's vision of creating a low-carbon, climate resilient economy and a just society.
The Minister is optimistic that when the the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) does take place, it will result in a commitment for higher ambition on all the
The Northern Cape has launched its first user-friendly online schools registration system for 2021 admissions.
Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul described this move as a major milestone in efforts to modernise the province.
“As this new administration, we articulated a vision elements of the Paris Agreement: mitigation, adaptation and means of implementation.
“To achieve this will require additional, predictable and adequate finance, technology and capacity building mitigation and adaptation support, including securing carbon market share of proceeds.
“There is also a need for parties to support clear global adaptation goals with timelines as in the Paris Agreement,” she added.
COP26, which was originally scheduled to take place from 9-19 November 2020 in Glasgow, United Kingdom, has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. of building a modern, growing and successful province.”
The Premier added that health and education are priority areas for the province and that these two departments take up the bulk of the provincial budget.
Changes need to occur in these departments as they strive to turn the situation around for the benefit of the people, especially the youth, he said.
The Premier said the initiative would also restore dignity in communities and save parents from spending nights queuing to get their children registered at a school.
“We are pleased to announce that the online admission system eliminates possible delays of over 1 000 applications per year.
“This implies not only a dignified service but also an efficient system.”
The system is expected to open from 14 to 30 September 2020, while 199 fully equipped walk-in centres across all five districts will be available to assist parents without access to the Internet and related services.