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Bill on GBV, Femicide Council goes to Parliament

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that government is in the process of drafting the Bill on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Council, which is expected to be in Parliament early next year.

Water dept acts to fix water challenges in N West

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The Department of Water and Sanitation has met with the officials of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, as a follow up to the court order issued by the North West High Court on 10 September 2020.

Healthcare workers called to unite against GBV

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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has called on healthcare workers across the country to go beyond the call of duty to care for victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

Taxi industry urged to adhere to COVID-19 protocols

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The Gauteng MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure, Jacob Mamabolo, has called on taxi industry leaders to continue to comply with the COVID-19 protocols, as volumes of movement are expected to increase during the festive season.

E Cape SAPS mourns GBV, COVID-19 victims

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape has responded to government's call to honour those who lost their lives due to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Consumers urged to buy local goods

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South Africans have been encouraged to buy local products this festive season as this could contribute to improving the country’s economy.

Attacks on delivery trucks condemned

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Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Transport, Mosebenzi Zwane, has expressed concern at the attacks on delivery trucks in the country.