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Don't break the bank this Festive season

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With the festive season picking up steam, and the anticipation of a 13th annual paycheque, the National Credit Regulator (NCR) is urging consumers that while they may be looking forward to spoiling themselves and their loved ones - to do so responsibly.

NCOP adopts Border Management Bill

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Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has noted and welcomed the adoption of the Border Management Authority Bill by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP).

Call for entries for SADC Media Awards

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The South African media has been invited to submit their entries for the 2020 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards competition.

Men and boys must be at centre of protecting women

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille says to entrench national unity and tackle gender-based violence, men and boys need to take a lead in protecting women and girls against abuse.

Measures to mitigate drought

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As South Africa continues to experience the effects of drought, which has devastated most parts of the country, Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has announced immediate and long-term measures to mitigate the resultant risks.

Matric exams marking underway

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The marking of matric exam scripts, which commenced on 30 November, will end on 14 December 2019, Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi confirmed on Tuesday.

Online admissions placement concluded

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The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has confirmed that it has concluded the online admissions placement for the 2020 academic year.

GDP decreases by 0.6%

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The South African Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has decreased by 0.6% in the third quarter of 2019, Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke has revealed.

Petrol price set to rise

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Motorists will have to dig even deeper into their pockets at the pumps, as the petrol price is set to go up by 22 cents a litre.

Taxi violence condemned

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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has condemned the latest wave of taxi violence that left five people dead and nine others - including a policeman - wounded.

Committee chair pleased with NHI public hearings

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The chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has thanked all role players who have contributed to the success of the public hearings into the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill.

SA urged to take a stand against abuse

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Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu has called on South Africans to take a stand and rebuke people in their circles who continue to abuse women and children.

Public comment sought on carbon tax regulations

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Following the coming into effect of the Carbon Tax Act, National Treasury is seeking public comment into the Draft Regulations for Trade Exposure Allowance and the Draft Regulations for the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Intensity Benchmarks.