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BMA Easter ops turn the tide on illegal border crossings

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The Border Management Authority (BMA) has successfully thwarted over 6 200 attempted illegal crossings into South Africa over the Easter period, marking a dramatic 63% increase in enforcement success compared to the same time last year.

SA sends condolences to Iran after port explosion

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South Africa, through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), has conveyed its condolences to the government and people of Iran following the explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran.

Health Department commemorates African Vaccination Week

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The Department of Health has urged parents and caregivers to ensure their children are up-to-date with vaccinations, as South Africa joins the rest of the continent in commemorating African Vaccination Week.

SARS welcomes agreement to suspend VAT increase

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The Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Edward Kieswetter, has welcomed the agreement between the parties and the court order to suspend the 0.5 percentage point increase in value-added tax (VAT).

Dtic to host dialogue session 

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A session with the aim of creating a platform for meaningful dialogue between public and private sector stakeholders is set to be held on Wednesday.

Minister reflects on progress made as SA marks Freedom Day 

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As the country marks 31 years of democracy, Gwede Mantashe, the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, has emphasised the importance of remembering the nation’s difficult past while celebrating the progress of building a unified, democratic society.