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Police seize illegally harvested abalone worth R1.3m

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Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr. Dion George, has welcomed the recovery of over 4 300 illegally harvested abalone valued at approximately R1.3 million and the arrest of 11 people allegedly involved in illegal poaching operations.

SA attends UN commission on the status of women

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South Africa’s participation at the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) will underscore the country’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that global gender poli

Presidential Working Group aims to revive Joburg

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the establishment of the Presidential Johannesburg Working Group (PJWG) in an effort to resolve the “enormous challenges” facing the city.

Microsoft’s commitment to expand AI infrastructure lauded

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has described Microsoft South Africa's investment of billions of Rands in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure as a momentous occasion which has come at the right time as the country hosts the Group of Twenty (G20) later this year.

Rhino poaching continues to decrease

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South Africa continues to see a downward trend in rhino poaching, with the 2024 statistics showing that 499 rhinos were poached in 2023, compared to 420 last year -- a decrease of 79.

Minister welcomes forestry’s contribution to GDP

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The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the vital role of the forestry and fishing sectors in driving South Africa’s economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Emergency housing unit deployed to assist KZN flood victims

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Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has deployed a team from the Emergency Housing Unit -- in collaboration with the department's roving team -- to support families impacted by the ongoing floods in KwaZulu-Natal.