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Ministers, Deputies to monitor COVID-19 in districts

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In an effort to tighten government’s grip on the impending surge of COVID-19 cases, President Cyril Ramaphosa is deploying Ministers and Deputy Ministers to every district of the country to support the work of provincial health authorities.

Gauteng COVID-19 cases expected to soar

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Thousands of people have been testing positive for COVID-19 daily since the relaxation of the hard lockdown to make room for economic activity.

Government calls on Santaco to reconsider decision

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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has called on the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) leadership to reconsider their decision to incite lawlessness, and place their drivers and passengers on a collision course with law enforcement authorities.

MTN data prices to fall

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The Competition Commission has welcomed the decision for MTN to slash its data costs after reaching a settlement agreement on Wednesday.

Join the fight against GBV

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Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has called on all South Africans to join hands in the fight against the scourge of Gender-Based Violence.

Beware of scammers, Public Works warns

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The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has issued a warning about a scam that is doing the rounds, where fraudsters use personal details of the department’s staff members to con the public and service providers.

Cabinet backs establishment of new airline

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Cabinet has expressed support for the establishment of a new airline and has backed the concerted efforts to mobilise funding from various sources that will see the proposed carrier take off.

Coronavirus Command Council updates Cabinet

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Cabinet this week received a progress report from the National Coronavirus Command Council and the proposed amendments to the regulations in terms of the Disaster Management Act 2002 were presented.

SA marks International Day Against Drug Abuse

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Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu will on Friday commemorate International Day Against Drug Abuse by launching the country’s National Drug Master Plan (NDMP).

Competition Commission welcomes court judgment

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The Competition Commission of South Africa has welcomed the Constitutional Court judgment delivered on Wednesday in the matter between the Commission and Pickfords Removals.