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Madlanga Commission welcomes arrest in murder of key witness

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The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, also known as the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, has welcomed the arrest of a suspect in the murder of a key witness who testified before the commission.

FMD cases in North West rise to 179

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The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced a rise in confirmed cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) across the province.

Eskom marks 300 days without load shedding

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South Africa has reached 300 consecutive days without load shedding, marking a significant milestone in the recovery of the country’s electricity generation system.

Deputy President to attend Mosiuoa Lekota funeral

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile will, on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, deliver the eulogy at the funeral of the late former Minister of Defence Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick "Terror" Lekota this weekend.

2 200 soldiers deployed to five provinces

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces of his decision to deploy 2 200 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) for service in cooperation with the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Dispossessed family receives 627 hectares of land back

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The government has returned more than 627 hectares of land in Mpumalanga to its rightful custodians after it was appropriated under the apartheid regime around 1934, reaffirming its commitment to land restitution.

Unlocking energy investment in KZN

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, has called for stronger collaboration between government, industry, and investors to accelerate energy investment and industrial development in the province.

From reform momentum to tangible results

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In the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SoNA), President Cyril Ramaphosa made a decisive call: South Africa must move from stabilisation to acceleration. The foundation has been laid, and reforms are underway. But the defining task of the 7th Administration is to translate reform momentum into measurable improvements in the lives of all South Africans.