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Hawks net illegal miners, firearms, explosives

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National Hawks Head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya has lauded the seizure of a firearms cache and arrest of 20 suspects linked to illegal mining during an operation at a mine shaft in Stilfontein in the North West.

Minister Creecy to address opening of production plant

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Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, is expected to address the commissioning of a state-of-the-art plastics production plant by the ALPLA Group in Lanseria, on Wednesday.

Chinese human trafficking and child labour trial postponed

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The trial of seven Chinese nationals arrested for alleged human trafficking and child labour was postponed in the South Gauteng High Court on Monday to Friday next week as the court tries to secure a Mandarin interpreter.

EC Cogta MEC condemns attacks on councillors

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Eastern Cape MEC Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Zolile Williams, has condemned a rising trend of attacks on public representative in the provinces.

IPU to take stock of progress on its constitutional work

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The 145th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) will be taking stock of progress made in the work of its constitutional structures and making determinations of how best to make the desired impact for a better developed and safer world.

Tourism sector vulnerable to climate change

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The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) says the tourism sector is highly vulnerable to climate change and at the same time contributes to the emission of greenhouse gases which cause global warming.

The law must take its course - Minister Lamola

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Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola says the law must be allowed to take its course following the appearance of suspended Pretoria Chief Magistrate Desmond Nair in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today.

SA marks World Mental Health Awareness Day

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South Africa is today joining the global community in commemorating World Mental Health Day to raise awareness of mental health issues around the globe and mobilise efforts in support of mental hea

Child Support Grant Top-Up available at all SASSA offices

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Increasing the amount of the Child Support Grant for orphans is government’s latest investment aimed at creating a better life for children living in poverty, says Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu.

Applicants of R350 grant urged not to change bank details

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Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has encouraged applicants of the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R350 grant not to change their bank details frequently because every new account must be verified.

Social Development Month to address social ills

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The Social Development portfolio will this month engage on various community outreach programmes mainly focusing on social security, active ageing and child headed households.