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Santaco urges Governor to speak to banks

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Pretoria - The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has appealed to Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni to speak to commercial banks regarding the review of rates levied on finance for taxis.

Nelson Mandela Bay to abolish dog tax

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Port Elizabeth - The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality is to scrap the dog tax it currently levies to residents in certain parts of the metro.

Elite crime fighting unit boss named

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Cape Town: Western Cape Deputy Provincial Commissioner of Police Anwar Dramat has been named as the new Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) head.

Third fire at Pretoria Magistrates Court

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Pretoria - A fire broke out in one of the Prosecutors offices at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, the third fire at the building this week.

Commission reaffirms role in protecting religious rights

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Pretoria - The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Commission) says its role of fostering social cohesion remains relevant as democracy continues to grow in South Africa.

World celebrates Day for Biological Diversity

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Cape Town - Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Rejoice Mabudafhasi is expected to address a gala dinner to mark International Day for Biological Diversity on Thursday.

SA calls for aid to be allowed into Sri Lanka

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Pretoria -South Africa has called on the Sri Lankan government to urgently allow humanitarian aid into areas affected by violence, as well a access to international media.