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Government probes alleged unauthorised use of Coat of Arms

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Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has requested the Bureau of Heraldry South Africa to conduct a formal investigation into the alleged unauthorised use of the Coat of Arms by the Somali Association of South Africa.

TMPD officer found guilty of accepting bribes

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The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed the sentencing of former Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) officer Mashudu Ernest Mukwevho for soliciting and accepting bribes from motorists.

Gauteng Gambling Board CEO dismissed following forensic report

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Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development Vuyiswa Ramokgopa has dismissed the CEO of the Gauteng Gambling Board and suspended its Chief Financial Officer following the release of a forensic investigation report detailing alleged governance failures, procurement irregularities and financial misconduct at the entity.

DR Congo, Uganda commended for Ebola response

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in his capacity as African Union Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, commended the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ugandan governments for their response to an outbreak of Ebola.

SADC Ministers to meet over food security and blue economy

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Ministers responsible for agriculture, food security, fisheries and aquaculture from across Southern Africa will gather in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe later this month for high-level talks focused on regional food systems, climate resilience and the blue economy.

Busy week ahead for Budget Vote debates

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Parliament’s programme for the week will be dominated by budget vote debates, oversight meetings and a high-level colloquium marking 30 years of South Africa’s democratic Constitution and Africa Day celebrations.

World calls for inclusive, resilient cities

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The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) opened in Baku with a strong call for more inclusive, resilient and people-centred approaches to urban development, as global housing shortages and climate pressures intensify.