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N West prioritises communities with critical water shortages

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The North West Provincial Steering Committee - led by Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu - has instructed the committee’s Technical Task Team to start prioritising critical projects that will ensure the immediate restoration of water in areas with existing infrastructure in the province.

SONA 2023 a 'watershed' moment

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Acting Director General of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Michael Currin, says this year’s State of the Nation Address is not only one of the most important for the sixth administration but will also serve as a rallying call for all citizens to build South Africa together.

Road closures ahead of SONA

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Due to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) taking place on Thursday, access to certain roads around Parliament and the City Hall will be restricted in a phased approach.

490 Members of Parliament, 263 guests to attend SONA 2023

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The 2023 State of the Nation Address will be fully physical and all attendees, including Members of Parliament and invited guests, will be present in the chamber and the public gallery at Cape Town’s City Hall, says Parliament’s Presiding Officers.

Law enforcement to ensure safe SONA

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The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has put measures in place to ensure that the State of the Nation Address (SONA) takes place in a safe and secure environment this week.

All systems go for SONA

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Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has assured South Africans that preparations for the hosting of the 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday are well underway.

Zulu to meet Grade 12 social grant beneficiaries

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Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu will today meet with social grant beneficiaries who passed last year’s Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination in Cape Town.

Nzimande urges action to curb GBV on campus

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Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called on all institutions of higher learning, together with Higher Health, to continue working collectively to stem GBV.

SONA 2023 to reflect on progress made

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to deliver the 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA) before a joint sitting of the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces on Thursday.

SA records slight decline in rhino poaching

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South Africa’s relentless fight against rhino poaching in the Kruger Park and other national parks saw a slight decline in poaching numbers across the country.