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Safety programme launched targeting 1700 Gauteng schools

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Following the high incidents of stabbing, violence and gangsterism in and around schools in the province, Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has launched a school safety programme called "Operation Kgutla Molao".

Gauteng urges operators to renew expired operating licenses

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The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has called on public transport operators in possession of expired Operating Licenses to take advantage of the Department’s window of opportunity to renew their operating licenses by the end of the month.

Life sentence for former KZN school principal

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Investigations by the Vryheid Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) secured a life imprisonment sentence for a 39-year-old former high school principal found guilty of raping a 15-year-old schoolboy.

Gauteng Health exceeds target for surgical marathons

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Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has commended the various teams that worked on the Nelson Mandela Day surgical marathons, for ensuring that the department exceeds the target of 700 procedures.

Sign language officially the 12th official language 

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By making sign language the 12th official language of South Africa, government aims to advance the rights of citizens living with disabilities by ensuring that their rights to substantive equality, dignity and social inclusion are recognised.

Explosion rocks Johannesburg CBD

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At least one person has died and 48 others injured following an explosion on Wednesday evening at Bree Street in the Johannesburg CBD.

Experts shed light on 'unlikely' Eskom blackout

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Experts and industry leaders agree that Eskom – and by extension the country – is not likely to incur a total grid collapse and blackout despite current electricity generation challenges.

Russian President will not attend BRICS Summit

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The Presidency has confirmed that President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin will not attend the 15th Summit of BRICS - however, the Russian Federation will be represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Public comment sought in designation of Namakwa SEZ

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The recent publishing for public comments of the intention to designate the Namakwa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Northern Cape is a critical milestone, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina.