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President calls for holistic overhaul of policing

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a bold, coordinated, and community-driven approach to crime-fighting, describing policing in South Africa as being at a crossroads that demands urgent reform and collaboration from across all sectors of society.

Mchunu prioritises fight against GBV

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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has reiterated government’s intensifying efforts to tackle gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), and organised crime and corruption.

It's your country, explore it!

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With the Easter long weekend fast approaching, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has called on local and international travelers alike to explore the country’s breathtaking landscapes, rich culture and vibrant communities.

Five sluice gates remain open at Vaal Dam

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The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the five sluice gates remain opened at the Vaal Dam, while outflows at Bloemhof Dam are to be increased to manage rising water levels.

President Ramaphosa appoints Professor Mariana Mazzucato to G20 Taskforce

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed renowned economist Professor Mariana Mazzucato as Technical Expert to South Africa’s G20 Presidency and his Special Presidential Representative to Taskforce 1, focusing on Inclusive Economic Growth, Industrialisation, Employment, and Reducing Inequality.

SA advocates for linguistic equity in AI at G20

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South Africa has called on the Group of Twenty (G20) members to support initiatives that develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) in low-resource languages and share data and tools to make this possible.

New Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of IDT elected

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the election of Zimbini Hill as the Chairperson and Professor Raymond Nkado as the Deputy Chairperson of the Independent Development Trust (IDT).

Zikalala to address Construction Law Conference

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Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala will on Wednesday give a keynote address at the Construction Law Conference to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.