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Deadline looms for NSFAS 2020 applications

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Prospective students who wish to study at a public university or TVET college in 2020 have exactly 10 days left before the closing of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) application cycle on 30 November 2019.

SOEs remain under pressure

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State-owned entities (SOEs) are under significant pressure and there is doubt about whether some of them can continue with their operations in future without financial assistance.

Farmers advised on Foot and Mouth Disease

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The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has advised farmers and livestock owners that all parties transacting with cloven-hoofed animals should observe the utmost caution.

SAA operates despite strike

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South African Airways (SAA) is currently operating all its international and some of its regional flights and domestic services despite its workers downing tools over salary increases.

SA helping digitise African Union historic material

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As South Africa prepares to take over the rotational chairmanship of the African Union (AU) in February 2020, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is hard at work ensuring that the old archival material of the AU becomes digitally accessible.

SA remains an attractive investment destination

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The second installment of the South African Investment Conference has proved that the country is still an attractive investment destination - having amassed a total value of investment commitments of up to R363 billion.

SA advocates for human rights of women

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South Africa has used its Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to champion the human rights of women in situations of armed conflict.

SA businesses explore opportunities in Côte d'Ivoire

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Gauteng-based company, Etion Limited aims to grow their client network and sell high-tech digital solutions during the Outward Trade and Investment Mission (OTIM) to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, scheduled to take place from today.