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Know your rights on gender-based violence

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Cabinet has called on South African citizens to educate one another on the rights of women and children, and on the various recourse mechanisms that exist to help victims of violence.

Thank you SA for celebrating OR Tambo

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Cabinet has thanked all South Africans for celebrating the centenary of the struggle stalwart Oliver Reginald Tambo, Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane said on Thursday.

IDT appoints new interim CEO

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Public Works Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko has announced the appointment of Yvonne Mbane as the Independent Development Trust’s (IDT) new interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Breaking the stigma on mental health

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Gauteng Health MEC, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa, says society must work together to ensure that mental health rights become human rights and enjoy full protection.

Two in court for possession of abalone

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The two suspects arrested for running an illegal abalone processing facility worth R5 million are expected in the Kuilsriver Magistrate’s Court, Cape Town, this morning.

Public Works gives IDT a boost

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A transfer of funds from the Department of Public Works (DPW) to the Independent Development Trust (IDT), to help the organisation get back on its feet, has been approved by National Treasury.

R1 billion to be allocated to new SME Fund

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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says R1 billion will be allocated to the newly announced fund for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as government makes a push to empower small businesses, especially those in the townships.

Irregular expenditure concerns AG

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Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu says irregular expenditure has increased by 55% since the previous year to R45.6 billion.

Slight improvement in audit outcomes

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Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu says there has been a slight improvement of audit outcomes for national and provincial government departments over the past four years.

Support stroke patients

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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has urged families and communities to support people suffering from stroke and encouraged patients to adhere to treatment and attend rehabilitation sessions in order to recuperate.