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12 513 new COVID-19 cases reported

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South Africa has recorded 12 513 new COVID-19 cases bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed infections to 2 075 409.

Ombud Council commences work

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The Ombud Council has commenced the process of giving effect to its legal establishment and developing an operational plan to establish its office and fulfil its functions, says National Treasury.

Petrol price set to increase

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Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, has announced that the price of both grades of petrol will increase on Wednesday.

Teachers and staff urged to get vaccinated

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The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has urged educators and staff to go to the vaccination sites to get their Johnson & Johnson vaccine injections during the sectors’ final week of the vaccination rollout.

Tribute for Dr Kenneth Kaunda

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Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has paid tribute to former President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, for fighting against colonial rule on the continent and the world.

100 water tanks delivered to Nelson Mandela Bay

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A total of 100 water tanks and 10 tankers have been procured and delivered to Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality to ease water supply challenges due to the ongoing drought effects in the area.

Public called to keep rivers clean in honour of Madiba

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The Department of Water and Sanitation has called on South Africans to prevent the pollution of freshwater resources by cleaning up streams, wetlands, dams, canals and any freshwater source in honour of the late President Nelson Mandela.

Mobile robot lends a hand at Steve Biko Academic Hospital

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The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria (UP) and Steve Biko Academic Hospital have welcomed a mobile robot called Stevie to help improve the treatment of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

INTERPOL issues red notice for corruption accused Guptas

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The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) efforts to repatriate corrupt-Gupta family members have received a major shot in the arm after Interpol issued red notices against two implicated brothers, their wives and other associates.