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Deputy Minister Letsike says the high teen pregnancy rate is not just statistics but evidence of societal failure.

Teen pregnancy a threat to social and economic development

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Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities Steve Letsike says the scourge of teenage pregnancy is not only a health concern but a threat to the nation’s social and moral fibre and future prosperity.

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The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, hosts a media briefing ahead of the tabling of the Department’s 2025 Budget Vote.
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The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, hosts a media briefing ahead of the tabling of the Department’s 2025 Budget Vote.
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Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Budget Vote media briefing
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Budget Vote media briefing
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SAPS Budget Vote
SAPS Budget Vote
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Saldanha Bay  disaster relief outreach.
Saldanha Bay disaster relief outreach
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Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni briefs the media on the recent Cabinet Meeting.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa's oral replies to questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP).
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Opinion Pieces

Why the White Paper review matters more than ever

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We have begun with a comprehensive review process of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government. The review of the White paper demonstrates our collective commitment to addressing the challenges facing local governance and shaping a future that aligns with the aspirations of all South Africans.

Protecting our environment, creating opportunities 

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South Africa continues to face a host of interconnected socioeconomic and environmental challenges. These include the triple challenges of inequality, poverty, and unemployment, which are further compounded by climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

Toasting the successes of SA’s Constitutional Court 

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Just as birthdays are traditionally marked with celebration and some reflection, South Africa’s Constitutional Court recently blew out the candles in celebration of its 30th birthday, having continued to make a positive impact on society.

Celebrating 70 years of the Freedom Charter 

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In June this year, South Africa marked 70 years since the adoption of the Freedom Charter on 26 June 1955 by the Congress of the people. On that day, brave patriots assembled in a multiracial convention in Kliptown and adopted a document that remains the cornerstone to the founding of our Constitution and democracy.

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GNU Cabinet announced

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday, 30 June 2024, announced the new members of the National Executive for the seventh administration, which is inclusive of all the parties to the Government of Nat