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SAPS pilot flies high at Forty under 40 Awards

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The National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola congratulates Lieutenant Colonel Kgothatso Khunou for walking away as the overall winner in the aviation category at the Forty under 40 Awards.

SIU to probe academic fraud at Fort Hare

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed six new and two amended proclamations authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration at various institutions.

Seventh administration to promote peace, security in Africa

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International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has assured South Africans that the current administration will not stray from the African Agenda and will continue to push for peace and security on the continent.

778 newly qualified Constables add boots on the ground

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Deputy Minister of Police, Polly Boshielo, on Friday addressed 778 newly qualified Constables at the Bhisho South African Police Service (SAPS) Academy, as the police held six parallel passing out parades across the country.

President wishes the Jewish community well over the High Holy Days

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished South Africa’s Jewish community a festive and mindful celebration of the High Holy Days, also known as Yamim Noraim or the Days of Awe, which began this week with Rosh Hashanah and will end next week with Yom Kippur.

President Ramaphosa calls on all to support BELA Act

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on everyone to put their weight behind implementing the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act so that all children receive a good quality education regardless of their circumstances.

President Ramaphosa pays homage to Lesotho

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the solidarity, and “heroic sacrifices” made by the people of Lesotho in support of the fight for a free and democratic South Africa during the Apartheid era.

Hlabisa to lead engagements with KZN provincial leadership

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Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa is expected to lead various engagements with the KwaZulu-Natal provincial and eThekwini leadership as well as the Provincial House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders (PHTKL). 

Access to finance remains a challenge for SMMEs

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While government is fully cognisant that access to finance remains the most significant barrier to entry for new venture creation, small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and entrepreneurship, steps are being taken to address this.