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SA assumes presidency of UNSC

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South Africa is today assuming the rotating monthly presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

SA COVID-19 cases rise to 790 004

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A further 2 302 people tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, while 58 more lost their lives due to the deadly virus.

KZN wages war against gender-based violence

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala says the province is waging a war against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), not just for the 16 Days of Activism, but for the next 365 days and beyond.

Additional funds to fast track informal settlement upgrades

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Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has allocated an additional R588 million to four provinces in an effort to speed-up the upgrading of informal settlements and servicing of stands to accelerate the rapid land release programme.

Gauteng places 81% of Grade 1 and 8 learners

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The Gauteng Education Department has placed a total of 181 119 (81.48%) Grade 1 and 8 learners who had applied for admission through the online admissions placement process.

North West constable nabbed for drunk driving

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South African Police Service (SAPS) management has expressed dismay at the behaviour of a constable stationed at Wolmaransstad in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, in North West.

SA urged to intensify fight against HIV

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While South Africa has made significant inroads in reducing HIV related deaths and new infections, the country is far from reaching the 2016 goal of a 75% reduction in infections by 2020.

Task team to resolve Maluti-a-Phofung and Eskom woes

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A technical task team comprising of national government departments and the Free State Office of the Premier has been set up to resolve the impasse between the Maluti-a-Phofung local municipality and Eskom.

GBV Command Centre shines light in the dark for victims

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Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu, has relaunched the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Command Centre, a 24-hour facility in Salvokop, Pretoria, which addresses a variety of emergencies such as indecent assault, physical violence, rape, abandonment of children and various other forms of abuse.