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SA notes extension for Western Sahara referendum resolution

The South African government has noted the United Nations Security Council’s adoption of the resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) for the next six months.

Investing in agricultural sector, key to curb poverty

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Minister Senzeni Zokwana says investing in the agricultural sectors is fundamental to eradicating poverty, hunger and malnutrition, particularly in rural areas where most of the region’s poorest live.

SA filmmakers participate in AFM

A delegation of South African filmmakers has arrived in the United States where they will participate in the American Film Market (AFM), which gets underway today.

Government, civil society join hands to end GBV

Government will this week convene a Presidential Summit on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and femicide in a bid to raise awareness and end the scourge of violence against women and children that has reached “worrying proportions” in the country.

Well wishes for S. Sudan peace celebration

Deputy President David Mabuza has sent his well wishes to the government and people of South Sudan as they observe their National Peace Celebration, which marks the end of the more than four years of conflict.

New library for North West village

North West Premier Professor Job Mokgoro on Tuesday opened the Ramatlabama Six-Hundred Dual Purpose Library as part of efforts to instill a culture of reading in citizens.

Ekurhuleni CFO suspended

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has placed its Chief Financial Officer, Gugu Pride Malaza, on suspension following a decision by council during a meeting last Thursday.

No risk of drought this summer

Hydrologists from the Department of Water and Sanitation say the country will not experience drought over the next three months, even though below normal rains are forecasted.