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Sputnik V vaccine use application on hold

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The use of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine will remain not approved by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) amid concerns that it may increase the risk of HIV contraction among vaccinated males.

Restoring dignity to destitute families in KZN

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Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has commended the province of KwaZulu-Natal for prioritising destitute families through the provision of houses under the Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS) programme.

Home Affairs operating hours extended

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Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has approved a temporary extension of operating times by two and a half hours at front offices from 08:00 to 17:30 starting from today.

SA records 414 new COVID-19 cases

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South Africa has recorded 414 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 2 916 593 since the outbreak.

Police officers killed in Mpumalanga, Gauteng

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Gauteng Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela, has sent condolences to the family of Warrant Officer Jan Christoffel Esterhuysen, who was killed on Saturday evening during a roadblock in Khutsong, in the West Rand.

Presidential Employment Stimulus moves to second phase

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says the launch of the second phase of the Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES) represents great progress in government’s quest to create job opportunities for unemployed South Africans.

SA focuses on small scale farmers to boost food security

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Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, says the department aims to double investment in local food value chains to benefit smallholder and subsistence farmers who struggle to penetrate formal markets.

R29m waste management intervention for Mangaung

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Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister, Makhotso Sotyu, on Friday announced a ground-breaking R29 million waste management intervention for Mangaung Metro Municipality in the Free State province.