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South Africa reaffirms commitment to global biosecurity

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Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to global biosecurity, animal health and food security, highlighting the country’s proactive measures to reduce biological threats through a One Health approach.

Improving the reliability of commuter rail

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The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has announced that solar power systems are being installed across the country at key stations and facilities operated by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA).

Government announces TAC for abalone fishery

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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has determined the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the South African abalone fishery for the 2025/26 season at 12.01 tons.

Cruise season set to inject R120m into Nelson Mandela Bay economy

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The arrival of the Mein Schiff 4 passenger liner at Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Port of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, is expected to inject approximately R120 million into the local economy, underscoring the growing importance of cruise tourism in the region.

Call to protect intellectual property of creatives amid AI revolution

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As the international community embraces the digital revolution and artificial intelligence (AI), KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, has stressed the importance of safeguarding the intellectual property and moral rights of artists and creative practitioners.

Catch up on your child's immunisations this November

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The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is calling on all parents and caregivers to ensure their children are fully immunised as the province prepares to launch its National Immunisation Catch-up Drive from 1 to 30 November 2025.

Safer Festive Season operations net over 16 000 suspects

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) Safer Festive Season operations are in full swing and currently running alongside Operation Shanela II and have resulted in the arrest of 16 339 suspects and confiscations of 158 unlicensed firearms across the country.

G20 called to support creative industries

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The African Union (AU) has called on the Group of Twenty (G20) members to support inclusive financing frameworks for the cultural and creative industries.

Gathering to focus on advancing research in Africa

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The National Research Foundation (NRF) is co-hosting the annual OR Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI), focussing on evaluating the initiative’s impact and discussing strategies for the future of Research Chairs in Africa.