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Stabilising the grid

The Generation Recovery Plan continues to yield consistent results, with load shedding suspended for 254 consecutive days since 26 March 2024.

Over 250 days without load shedding

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Eskom has now reached more than 250 days without implementing load shedding – resulting in year-on-year diesel cost savings of nearly R17 billion.

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Government briefs media on the parole status of Janusz Walus
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Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni briefs media on the outcomes of the cabinet meeting.
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile replies to questions in the National Council of Provinces.
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South Africa G20 Presidency Media Launch
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South Africa G20 Presidency Media Launch
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Border Management Authority briefs the media on the festive season operations at ports of entry.
Border Management Authority festive season briefing
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Opinion Pieces

Interventions against foodborne illnesses

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The tragic cases of foodborne illnesses have brought to the fore pressing concerns over the health, safety and hygiene standards in community retail outlets. While these outlets provide a valuable service to communities, their inadequate hygiene practices often leave communities vulnerable to foodborne illnesses.

Mental health and people with disabilities

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Social Development Month and Mental Health Awareness Month are two significant twin observances that fall in October. The aim of these observances is to promote all-encompassing strategies that tackle social concerns as well as mental health requirements, ultimately resulting in communities that are healthier and more resilient.

Government and industry’s efforts to control animal disease spread must be lauded

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The past three years have been challenging for South Africa's livestock and poultry industry because of the spread of animal diseases. Throughout this period, we have had various cases of foot and mouth (FMD) disease in cattle, African swine fever in pigs, and avian influenza in poultry. While animal disease outbreaks are not unique to South Africa and indeed common across the world, South Africa's challenges have intensified in the recent past.

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GNU Cabinet announced

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday, 30 June 2024, announced the new members of the National Executive for the seventh administration, which is inclusive of all the parties to the Government of Nat