What is the difference between Prasa and Transnet?

In 1910, as a consequence of the formation of the Union of South Africa, all railway services in South Africa were merged into the South African Railways and Harbours. The reclassification and renumbering of the rolling stock of the three constituent railways was implemented on 1 January 1912. The South African Railways and Harbours was … Read more

What is Prasa and what is its function?

​​​​ The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), a wholly State-Owned Enterprise of South Africa. It consists of three divisions and two subsidiaries and which is represented in the figure below. The PRASA Engineering Research Chair is sponsored by PRASA ​​and thus solely focuses on Rail solutions for Passenger Services. Metrorail operates in four … Read more

Where does Rand Water get its water from?

Rand Water abstracts its raw water from the Vaal Dam via a canal and a gravity pipeline, and by pumping from the Vaal River Barrage Reservoir at Lethabo, Zuikerbosch and Vereeniging. A small quantity of water is also abstracted from underground sources at Zuurbekom It must now undergo the purification process required to ensure that the water meets the stringent standards set … Read more

Is Rand Water a state owned entity?

Rand Water’s ownership and control as strong because it is wholly owned and controlled by the South African state, is a non-commercial entity, has a zero-dividend policy, has no requirement of tax payments, has a customer structure largely consisting of public entities and municipalities, and procures raw water directly from the Department of Human Settlements, … Read more

Rand Water Medical Aid

Rand Water Medical Scheme is nonprofit restricted medical scheme catering specifically for the Rand Water employees and their immediate families. It was founded in 1918 and is registered (registration number 1201) in terms of the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998, as amended.The Scheme offers 2 Benefit Options , namely Option A ( Comprehensive Product … Read more

Rand Water Online Application

Every year the Rand Water publishes vacant position for interested & qualified South African citizens to apply for. This year is not an exception. Therefore the Jobs are listed below together with their requirements, roles, salary and qualifications. This Circular is published on a weekly basis and contains the advertisements of vacant posts and jobs … Read more

What Does A Fundi Loan Cover?

Fundi provides student loans that cover students’ education-related expenses and pay these directly to the higher education institutions they are enrolled at. So what do they cover?  Fundi provides funding for the following: tuition fees accommodation expenses textbooks reading material computers and other devices uniforms  stationery study tools  any outstanding balances  Fundi is South Africa’s leading Education Finance … Read more

Get Study Funding with Capitec

When it comes to your education and securing your future, you shouldn’t have to worry about how you’re going to pay for it. Get credit with Capitec to help you kick-start success.  Apply now in a few easy steps for up to R250 000 over 84 months. Get a discounted interest rate and an extended … Read more

Saps Badge

PUBLIC ORDER POLICE The Public Order Police (POP) are responsible for policing protests. Their training is meant to emphasise the importance of conflict resolution and de-escalation, even when being provoked by protesters. You can identify a member of the Public Order Policing by the red badge with gold SAPS insignia on their chest. For most … Read more

Saps Ranks

The ranking system was amended in 2016. The role of regional police commissioner was introduced, with the rank of lieutenant general. The major and lieutenant ranks were eliminated, with lieutenants assuming the rank of captain and majors assuming the rank of lieutenant colonel. Group Senior Management – Commissioned Officers Rank General (Gen) Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Major … Read more