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President Ramaphosa appoints Agriculture and Land envoy

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Wandile Sihlobo as Presidential Envoy on Agriculture and Land, reinforcing government’s focus on accelerating growth and addressing structural challenges in the sector.

SANRAL urged to fix dangerous N1 Makhado curve for safety

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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa have directed the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) to find a road engineering solution to the persistent rise in the number of road crashes on the road curve just after Makhado, involving buses and trucks.

SANRAL increases toll tariffs

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The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced an adjustment to the toll tariffs effective from 01 March 2026.

Compulsory gender-based analysis training for public servants

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The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has introduced a compulsory Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) online training course aimed at strengthening gender-responsive, youth-responsive, and disability-inclusive planning, budgeting and service delivery across government.

Teen arrested for possession of explosives

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Members of the National Intervention Unit (NIU) and Gauteng Crime Intelligence have arrested a 16-year-old in Roodepoort for possession and distribution of explosives.

SAPS destroys over 13 000 firearms

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In an effort to remove illegal firearms from circulation, the South African Police Service (SAPS) destroyed a total of 13 859 firearms during its second firearm destruction process for the 2025/26 financial year.