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Zulu appointed as SheDecides campaign champion

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Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu, has been appointed as a global champion for a global and diverse movement driving change to ensure that every woman, girl and young person has the right to make decisions concerning their bodies, lives and future.

Mine investment to resuscitate N West economy

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North West Premier, Kaobitsa Bushy Maape, says the R9.4 billion investment by Sedibelo Platinum Mine in its operations at Pilanesberg Platinum Mine is a vote of confidence in the North West province.

Monumental Flag project to be reviewed

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Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has directed his department to review the process related to the R22 million flag pole project that was meant to be erected at Freedom Park in Tshwane.

Support sought for struggling municipalities

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Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Dikeledi Magadzi, says municipalities that are failing to deliver basic water and sanitation services, and adhere to the national norms and standards, need to be assisted.

Motorists may soon do driver’s license eye tests at optometrist

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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) is finalising an agreement with the Health Professions Council of South Africa that would enable motorists applying for or renewing their driver’s license cards, to do their eye tests at an optometrist of their choosing.

Final pronouncement on e-tolls imminent

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The final pronouncement on the funding model of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project, better known as the e-tolls, is imminent, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said on Wednesday.

SIU welcomes sentencing of former Ekurhuleni metro officials

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The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the sentencing of two former senior City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality officials as well as their accomplices after they were convicted of tender fraud, money laundering and corruption which cost the municipality at least R21.8 million.

NCOP approves key bills

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The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) passed the Division of Revenue Bill, Employment Equity Amendment Bill and the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Bill during its virtual sitting on Tuesday.

Second arrest in R9.9m tax fraud case

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The Hawks have welcomed the additional apprehension of a 49-year-old man charged with fraud and contravening of the Tax Administration Act, by the Johannesburg based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team on Tuesday.