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SA, Namibia to push for stronger ties

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Friday host Namibian President Hage Geingob, who will be in the country for the 2nd Session of the South Africa-Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC).

R24m upgrade for old Evaton road

Pretoria – The Gauteng Department for Roads and Transport will repair the D904 road, which is also known as the old Evaton road, at a cost of R24 million.

Decision on elephant listing welcomed

Pretoria - Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has welcomed the decision not to include all African elephant populations in Appendix 1, which includes species that are threatened with extinction.

SA, EU sign marine research pact

Pretoria - South Africa and the European Union (EU) have signed a declaration to cooperate in marine research and innovation, further cementing their 20-year-old collaboration in science and technology.

Changes in Free State cabinet

Pretoria – Free State Premier Ace Magashule has made some changes to the provincial cabinet after a thorough consultation with all relevant stakeholders.

Road to good health starts with clean hands

Pretoria – Lessons on impeccable hygiene aren’t just for kindergarteners, as the Department of Water and Sanitation has rightfully reminded all citizens that good health starts with cleanliness ahead of Global Handwashing Day.

Know your rights

Pretoria - Brand South Africa will this week launch the ‘Play Your Part and Know Your Constitution, Play Your Part and Live Your Constitution’ campaign.

SAA warns public of scams

Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) on Tuesday warned the public of several scams running on social media.

New York Declaration for Refugees, Migrants welcomed

Pretoria – South Africa has welcomed the adoption of the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants and applauded the commitment by states to protect the human rights of all refugees and migrants regardless of status.

Eskom signs agreement with China Development Bank

Pretoria - Eskom and the China Development Bank (CBD) have signed an inaugural $500 million (R7 billion) credit facility agreement that will go towards the parastatal’s capital expenditure programme.

Student body calls for calm at universities

Boksburg – The South African Further Education and Training Student Association (SAFETSA) says the violence that has marred student protests must end immediately.