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SA calls for intensified diplomacy in Ukrainian crisis

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As peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are progressing, Deputy President David Mabuza says the South African government calls for parties to intensify their diplomatic efforts in order to find a lasting solution to the conflict.

SA forges ahead with infrastructure plan

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Patricia de Lille, says construction has begun on many of the 62 projects of the National Infrastructure Plan (NIP).

Land summit to unlock future economic growth

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Land use and productivity came under the spotlight when the KwaZulu-Natal government and Amakhosi convened a Land Governance Summit, aimed at unlocking future economic growth.

Destigmatising men’s mental health

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With South Africa currently facing a heightened rate of mental health cases, experts have urged people to open up about mental health, while educating those who do not understand it.

More state funds will be recovered - SIU

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The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it is awaiting Special Tribunal adjudication on cases that could recover at least R2 billion which has been looted from public coffers.

North West recommits to reduce housing backlog

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The North West Human Settlements department has reiterated its commitment to reduce the housing backlog and fast track the process of delivering houses to legible beneficiaries across the province.

SARS Multilingual Terminology list to demystify tax

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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has launched a volume of tax terminology translated into 10 official languages in a move the revenue service hopes will improve the understanding of tax issues and compliance in the country.

Diplomacy “key to end Ukraine crisis”

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International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister, Candith Mashego-Dlamini, says diplomacy remains the key to a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. 

Climate change poses risk to gender equality

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The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Makhotso Sotyu, says the loss of biodiversity and its knock-on effect on livelihoods poses a risk to African women, leaving them even more vulnurable to the negative effects of gender inequality.